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Justin Timberlake surprised the crowd at Don Toliver’s Miami show Friday, taking the stage to perform his 2002 hit “Rock Your Body” in his first public appearance since January, when he performed at a tribute for Pharrell Williams. Timberlake posted the moment on Instagram.

Details

• Performance: Timberlake performed his 2002 single “Rock Your Body” during Toliver’s Octane World Tour stop, delighting the crowd.
• Health: Timberlake revealed in July 2025 he had Lyme disease, describing the symptoms as “relentlessly debilitating” both mentally and physically.
• Last appearance: Timberlake’s previous stage performance came in January at the Recording Academy Honors, celebrating longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams.
• Prior tour: Timberlake was wrapping up his year-plus The Forget Tomorrow World Tour when he announced the Lyme disease diagnosis.

What’s next

Timberlake has not announced any new shows or tour dates, leaving open whether the Miami cameo signals a gradual return to the stage after his health battle.