We Are Living For These Musicians Who Called Out Their Ex Through Song

The best songs are born when musicians use their own experiences to influence their work. Sometimes this means we get hits about money, trucks, or family, but other times we get the juicy ballads about heartache.

It seems like some musician’s best works come after a nasty breakup. While I don’t wish heartbreak on anyone, I’m not totally mad that these musicians needed to use their songs to vent. From the inventor of shade to The Weeknd’s latest emotional album, these musicians have taken us on a rollercoaster of emotions, and we are here for it.

Justin Timberlake Wrote Not One, But Two Songs About Britney

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R.I.P. to the most iconic couple of the 2000s. No one knows for sure what happened, but judging from Justin’s two-part breakup series, Britney seriously hurt him.

In “Cry Me A River,” Justin tells us that “I already know, I found out from him” but then in “What Goes Around…Comes Around” he lets us know that “I was ready to give you my name.” Yikes, you okay Justin?