Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis after touring
Justin Timberlake has shared that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease, calling it "relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically."
He revealed this just after wrapping his Forget Tomorrow World Tour on July 30, 2025, and said the diagnosis explained the nerve pain and fatigue he felt on stage.
Timberlake's tough tour experience
Even with the diagnosis, Timberlake chose to keep touring, saying performing made him happy.
The tour, which ran from April to July 2025, was tough—he dealt with a back injury, bronchitis, laryngitis, and an ankle injury that led to some canceled shows.
Timberlake focuses on recovery and family time
Post-tour, Timberlake is prioritizing recovery and quality time with his wife Jessica Biel and their two sons.
The family has been spending time outdoors in Montana and Colorado, focusing on healing together.
What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness.
Early symptoms can look like the flu or show up as a rash, but if untreated, it can cause serious nerve and joint problems.
It's often hard to diagnose early because symptoms can be all over the place.