Which singer performed the original McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle in 2003?

Justin Timberlake performed the original McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle in 2003.

The campaign began internationally in 2003 and became one of McDonald’s most recognizable brand platforms. Timberlake recorded the vocal performance for the campaign’s song, helping turn a short advertising phrase into a widely recognized pop-style jingle.

The campaign involved several music-industry figures. Pharrell Williams produced the song, while the hip-hop group Clipse, including Pusha T, was involved in writing and recording an earlier version. These credits sometimes lead people to confuse the performer with the producer or writers.

“I’m Lovin’ It” was not McDonald’s first slogan, but it became the company’s longest-running global campaign line. Earlier slogans included “You Deserve a Break Today” and “Nobody Can Do It Like McDonald’s.”