Justin Timberlake has broken his silence amid the ongoing backlash hes received since the release of a recent documentary about Britney Spears .

In a statement on Instagram, the singer issued an apology to both Spears and Janet Jackson.

I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right. I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism, he wrote.

I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.