Kevin Federline has held off writing about Britney Spears. Until now

October 21, 2025

Kevin Federline's new memoir "You Thought You Knew" details his troubled relationship with ex-wife Britney Spears, alleging her erratic behavior as a mother including substance use during pregnancy and frightening incidents involving their sons. Federline expresses concern for Spears' wellbeing while defending his support of her past conservatorship, which he describes as a "lifeline" in its early days. Spears has publicly denied these allegations, calling the memoir "extremely hurtful" and suggesting Federline is attempting to profit from their association now that child support payments have ended.

Who is affected

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline
Their two sons: Preston (20) and Jayden (19)
The Free Britney movement supporters
Readers and consumers of the memoir

What action is being taken

Kevin Federline is publishing his memoir "You Thought You Knew" on Tuesday
Spears is publicly defending herself against the allegations in the book
A spokesperson for Spears is making public statements about the situation
Federline is promoting his book through press appearances

Why it matters

The memoir provides Federline's perspective on the high-profile relationship and Spears' controversial conservatorship
It reveals new allegations about Spears' behavior during their marriage and as a mother
The publication comes after years of public scrutiny over Spears' mental health and the #FreeBritney movement
It continues a public back-and-forth between the former couple, with Spears previously addressing their relationship in her own memoir "The Woman in Me"

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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