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Justin Timberlake on new song's title controversy: 'It was a complete coincidence'

Over the weekend, it was reported that Justin Timberlake had upset an anti-domestic violence and anti-rape organisation named 'Take Back The Night', after he announced that was the title of his new single.

The charity's founder, Katherine Koestner, told press that he didn't ask permission to use the title: "Everyone at Take Back the Night is really shocked, because normally, we get asked when people want to use the name. Normally entities as large as Justin Timberlake do very kind and thoughtful things to support our cause."

Now, the superstar has issued a statement about the unfortunate name clash to Radar Online and explains that hopefully his track will at least bring more public awareness to the organisation: "Upon the release of my new single 'Take Back the Night', I was made aware of an organisation of the same name called the Take Back The Night Foundation. I wanted to take this opportunity to let all know that neither my song nor its lyrics have any association with the organisation."

"As I've learned more about the Take Back The Night Foundation, I'm moved by its efforts to stop violence against women, create safe communities and encourage respectful relationships for women - something we all should rally around. It is my hope that this coincidence will bring more awareness to this cause."

 

 

 

 

Listen to Timberlake's 'Take Back The Night' here: