: It features a high-fashion, cinematic aesthetic, leaning into a "spy thriller" theme with co-star Elena Anaya.
: Timberlake later addressed this in the song "Give It To Me," where he sang, "If sexy never left, then why is everybody on my shit?". SexyBack
: Prince reportedly stated during an after-party that "Sexy never left," which many interpreted as a slight toward the song's title. : It features a high-fashion, cinematic aesthetic, leaning
: Timberlake later clarified that Prince was one of his greatest musical idols and that the "diss" was largely lighthearted. 📉 Recent Developments (2024–2026) : Timberlake later clarified that Prince was one
The song marked a significant departure from Timberlake's earlier work with *NSYNC and his solo debut, Justified .
: Produced by Timbaland , Danja, and Justin Timberlake.
: Billboard critics recently ranked it as the #1 best song of 2006 , noting it arrived when the pop scene was stagnant.