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On June 15, Justin Bieber posted a series of screenshots to Instagram, revealing a tense and deeply personal text exchange that has since ignited widespread concern among fans. The 31-year-old singer, known for chart-topping hits and public vulnerability, appeared to officially sever ties with a friend over what he described as emotional invalidation.
The screenshots showed Bieber responding to a former acquaintance, stating, "Asking a traumatized person not to be traumatized is simply mean." He emphasized that he would not temper his emotions for anyone, writing, "If you don't like my anger, you don't like me." The recipient, who remains unnamed, responded with, "I'm not used to someone lashing out at me," suggesting Bieber's behavior had crossed a line.
Bieber's final messages left no room for reconciliation. "This friendship is officially over," he wrote, adding that he had never needed the person as a friend. In a more heated moment, Bieber accused the individual of cowardice, writing, "Blocking you now." The messages were laced with frustration and a clear desire to assert boundaries.
The singer's emotional post came shortly after a separate, cryptic upload—a black-and-white selfie alongside a plastic hand giving the middle finger. "I'm a dad that's not to be f***ed with," he captioned. These posts, coupled with his aggressive language, prompted some fans to draw parallels with past erratic online behavior by other celebrities, with one user commenting, "This is giving Kanye vibes."
Fan reactions were swift. "Please heal. Nobody HAS to deal with your traumas and anger," read one reply, while another urged, "Mate, please look after yourself." These responses reflect growing unease within Bieber's fanbase, who have seen the artist publicly struggle with mental health in the past. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 20% of U.S. adults live with a mental illness—highlighting the urgency of open, supportive dialogue.
Meanwhile, Bieber's Father's Day posts showed a softer side. In a series of homey images, his wife Hailey, 28, played piano with their 10-month-old son Jack on her lap. One picture captured Jack lying beside Bieber, a slide in one hand and the singer's leg in the other.
