Timberlake performed “ Like I Love You ” at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards prior to the album ’s release . Timberlake performed " Cry Me a River " for the first time at the 13th annual '' Billboard '' Music Awards , held on December 9 , 2002 , at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas . He was accompanied by a string section and a 20-member choir . He performed " Cry Me a River " on a promotional concert held at House of Blues in West Hollywood , California on June 17 , 2003 . On February 1 , 2004 , the singer performed " Rock Your Body " at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show with R&B singer Janet Jackson . At the moment Timberlake sang the lyric " Bet I 'll have you naked by the end of this song , " he ripped off part of Jackson 's costume , momentarily exposing her right breast on live television . Timberlake distanced himself from the controversy while Jackson faced much criticism . He later commented that " America 's harsher on women ... and unfairly harsh on ethnic people . " He performed " Señorita " live on the sketch comedy show '' Saturday Night Live '' in October 2003 , where he served as host and musical guest
2002 MTV Video Music Awards
2002 MTV Video Music Awards
Justified (album)