Justin Timberlake surprises fans by inviting his friend, football player J.J. Watt, during the Houston stop of his Man of the Woods tour.
On Friday, May 25, the 37-year-old performed his greatest hits in front of fans at the Toyota Center.
Justin Timberlake's Friendship With J.J. Watt
"Cheers to a resilient city of Houston, Texas. May the Houston Rockets make the Finals," he said holding a small solo cup of beverage. His longtime friend, Watt, who plays defense for the Houston Texans, joined him. "I'm proud to say he's my friend. I'm proud to be here tonight with my bro," the singer added.
"Cheers to a resilient city of Houston, Texas and may the @HoustonRockets make the Finals!" @jtimberlake & @JJWatt pic.twitter.com/O3arCgGs50 — Toyota Center (@ToyotaCenter) May 26, 2018
The performance comes after Timberlake and Watt were spotted sitting side by side during the Rockets' game versus the Warriors as part of the Western Conference finals. The two had a blast at the courtside, chatting and celebrating as the Rockets take victory against the Warriors with a 98-94 score.
"DID YOU SEE THAT?" @jtimberlake & @JJWatt reacting to @CP3's #NBAPlayoffs | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/HRnSlLsoAI — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 25, 2018
The "Say Something" singer also paid tribute to the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting that happened earlier this month. He asked fans to turn their smartphone's on and sing along as he performs his 2006 hit "Till The End Of Time."
Justin Timberlake Visits Victims Of Santa Fe Shooting
Prior to the show, the Trolls actor also paid a visit to the victims of the Santa Fe school shooting. He met Sarah Salazar, one of the survivors of the tragic event.
Sonia Lopez, Salazar's mom, posted a photo of her daughter with the former member of the NSYNC on Facebook. She said that the singer brought the school shooting victim a gift.
Justin Timberlake visited Sarah Salazar this morning and brought her a gift. Posted by Sonia Lopez-Puentes on Friday, May 25, 2018
Watt was also present at the hospital that day to visit the Santa Fe school shooting survivors, reported Us Magazine.
On May 18, a 17-year-old gunman walked into the high school and opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring 13 more. The suspect, a student, was immediately detained.
It was the 22nd school shooting in the United States this year alone.
Megan McGuire, one of the survivors of the school shooting, called for action last Friday at a conference held by the Santa Fe High School.
"For elected officials who think that doing nothing is acceptable," she stated, "my thought is that if you do not do something, you do not have a prayer of being elected. My generation will see to that."
