The New Godfather: Justin Timberlake

Is Justin Timberlake the new godfather? 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 Cry Me A River Star was upset to learn the rappers recorded all-Tennessee album Stay Fly in 2005, 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.

Group member Juicy J tells MTV, "It was great working with Justin. "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." I am sure it was also a blessing to be forgiven by the new godfather, Justin Timberlake.