Timberlake forgives Three 6 Mafia snub

Justin Timberlake has forgiven hometown friends Three 6 Mafia for snubbing him on a recent album by allowing the hip-hop group to record on his latest project.

The star was upset to learn the rappers recorded all-Tennessee album Stay Fly last year without his help - even though he grew up next to them.

But he was so desperate for his new Futuresex/Lovesounds album to have a Southern sound he asked the rappers to collaborate with him regardless.

"It was great working with Justin," Group member Juicy J told MTV. "We are (all) from Memphis, so the Southern vibe was there when we recorded the song.

"It was a dream come true for us, we knew it was a smash hit."