“I didn't put out this album because I wanted everybody to know I was grown up. I'm 21 and that's not grown up.”

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The speaker is saying the album was not made as a statement about maturity. He points out that being 21 does not make someone fully grown up, and he rejects that label. The quote presents the album as coming from a different motivation than trying to prove adulthood.

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Originally said in English.

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American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer

Justin Randall Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He is known for his showmanship, tenor voice, and work across music, film, and television, and he has often been dubbed the "Prince of Pop". His career spans multiple corners of entertainment, with a reputation for versatility as well as frequent collaborations with hip-hop producers such as The Neptunes and Timbaland. His public image has long been tied to polished performance and pop songwriting.

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