In a controversial revelation from his memoir, *You Thought You Knew*, Kevin Federline claims that his ex-wife, pop star Britney Spears, used cocaine while breastfeeding their two sons. The incident allegedly occurred during his album release party for *Playing With Fire* in 2006. Federline’s assertions have sparked significant media attention, especially given the sensitive nature of the claims regarding their family life.
Federline recounts in an excerpt published by *Us Weekly* that he was surprised to find Spears at the party, as she had previously stated she would be home with their children, Sean Preston and Jayden, who were just 1 year and 1 month old at the time. He described an encounter with Spears and her father, Jamie Spears, who expressed concern when he saw her at the event. “He threw a look my way, shook his head and motioned to my dressing room door,” Federline wrote, suggesting that Jamie was disapproving of Britney’s presence.
When Federline opened the door to his dressing room, he claims he witnessed Spears and a female friend engaging in drug use. He described the moment as surreal, noting both women wore extravagant wigs, with Spears’ being electric blue. “They didn’t even try to hide it,” he remarked. Although Federline did not name the other woman involved, he referred to her as an “actress who was about to blow up from a role that would transform her life.”
The fallout from this event reportedly contributed to the deterioration of Federline and Spears’ marriage. He recounted urging her not to breastfeed their children after her alleged drug use, citing recommendations from the National Library of Medicine that suggest a 24-hour abstinence period for breastfeeding mothers who use cocaine. Federline recalls telling Spears, “Please don’t go home and breastfeed the kids like this. We need to get formula. You can’t do this.”
The confrontation escalated, with Spears allegedly throwing a drink in Federline’s face. He reflected on this moment as the “proverbial final straw,” linking it directly to the end of their marriage. Following a legal letter from Federline’s attorney demanding that Spears cease breastfeeding, she filed for divorce in November 2006. The couple’s divorce was finalized the following July, marking a swift end to their two-year marriage.
In the wake of these revelations, a representative for Britney Spears has not directly commented on the cocaine allegations but criticized Federline’s memoir as sensational and opportunistic. The spokesperson stated, “With news from Kevin’s book breaking, once again, he and others are profiting off her. Sadly, it comes after child support has ended with Kevin.”
Additionally, Spears took to social media to express her frustration with the claims made in the memoir, describing them as “white lies” and adding that the “constant gaslighting from [her] ex-husband is extremely hurtful and exhausting.” The memoir is set to be released on October 21, 2023, and it appears to have reignited public interest in the tumultuous relationship between the former couple.
As these details unfold, the impact of Federline’s memoir on both his and Spears’ public image remains to be seen. The claims surrounding their past raise significant questions about the complexities of their relationship and the effects of celebrity culture on personal lives.
