American singer Justin Timberlake, 43, has been facing a tumultuous time in his career, with underwhelming ticket sales for his first tour in five years and disappointing record sales.

His sixth album, released in March, debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 but quickly dropped in the charts. The first single, "Selfish," peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, a significant decline from his chart-topping days.

The pressure to compete with touring powerhouses like Beyonce and Taylor Swift has taken a toll on Timberlake, leading to a suspected drunk driving arrest in The Hamptons, NY, on June 18. Friends and insiders suggest he needs an extended break to focus on his health and wellbeing, as he struggles to come to terms with his fading fame and changing music tastes.