Justin Timberlake donates $200k to his hometown

Justin Timberlake proves he hasn't forgotten his roots -- by donating $200,000 to his hometown.

The 27-year-old 'SexyBack' singer gave two separate donations of $100,000 to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Foundation.

"Music education and keeping the legacy of Memphis Music alive has always been important to me," says Memphis native Timberlake, who is in his hometown filming new movie The Open Road. "That is why I will always continue to support my home town the same way they have always supported me."

The organizations will use Justin's donations to advance music education for local students and further achieve its mission of "telling the story of Memphis Music and perpetuating its legacy."

"Justin Timberlake has never deserted Memphis, Tennessee," said John Doyle of Memphis Rock 'n' Soul. "He has never stopped giving back to the community, to the local music industry, and to young people."