 While Timberlake was a member of pop group 'N Sync, Jackson selected the boy band as the opening act for many dates of her blockbuster "Velvet Rope World Tour", which helped promote and introduce the then-relatively unknown group and Timberlake to the public worldwide.While on the tour, Jackson further promoted the group by performing with 'N Sync on several dates, including joining the group for a live a cappella duet of Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed".Following the tour, Timberlake and Jackson became "good friends", with Jackson also praising Timberlake.