Kevin Federline, the ex-husband of pop star Britney Spears, reveals new details in his upcoming memoir 'You Thought You Knew,' painting a complex picture of their tense relationship. The book is set to release on Tuesday and comes with serious allegations regarding Spears's behavior as a mother.
Federline, a former backing dancer, expresses ongoing concerns for Spears's well-being, suggesting her actions during their marriage were erratic. He specifically mentions instances of substance abuse, claiming she drank while pregnant and used cocaine while nursing their children, Preston and Jayden.
Spears has publicly denounced Federline's work, accusing him of seeking financial gain from their past. In her own memoir, 'The Woman in Me,' she portrays him as trying to manipulate public perception of her. Federline's memoir also touches on past fears experienced by their sons, alleging troubling behavior from Spears during their childhood.
Throughout their marriage, which began in 2004 and ended in a messy divorce finalized in 2007, the couple publicly battled over custody of their children, culminating in Federline obtaining sole custody. Federline's descriptions align with a broader narrative about Spears's struggles, including her public breakdowns that led to a temporary conservatorship in 2008.
As this public discourse rekindles attention around their fraught history, Spears has asserted her focus remains on her children amidst the sensationalism, seeking to protect them from the ongoing media spotlight surrounding her and Federline.
In recent statements, Spears's representatives highlighted concerns over the motivations behind Federline's memoir release, claiming it undermines her efforts to focus on her children's well-being.
The timing of this memoir release follows years of relative silence from Federline, who admits he had contemplated writing it for several years but chose to wait until his sons were older. He claims his intent is to provide a truthful account of their past for their children.
