Justin Timberlake unleashed his wrath on July 14, 2009 when a paparazzi got a little too close to the mega-star outside a Hollywood, California hotel.

Expletives flew and the photog placed his camera equipment on the ground to prepare for an exchange of blows. Despite being softened by the luxuries of celebrity, Timberlake was not afraid to confront the man and they squared off for a heated jawing session before hotel staff intervened.

Timberlake is notorious for his scorn for the paparazzi and fearless when it comes to confrontation, though backup from a complete staff of hotel workers, his driver and his bodyguards probably aided in cooling him down.

I’ve got lots more pictures (no thumbnails!) after the jump…see when it started!

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