Justin Bieber's Instagram post showing him potentially smoking from a bong while vacationing in Aspen has sparked mixed reactions from his followers.

The photographs show the 30-year-old musician unwinding with his wife Hailey Bieber and their young son Jack Blues.

Justin appeared to be smoking a bong while wearing a large-brimmed black hat and a blanket, which some fans mistook for marijuana, which is legal in Colorado, per Daily Mail.

The post has stirred a divide in the comments section. Some fans expressed concern about Justin's behavior, particularly because of his role as a father.

One commenter noted, "You are a father. That is not how you do things."

On the other hand, others were more supportive or even playful, with one person writing, "In another life we smoke bowls together," accompanied by a loving hands emoji.

The societal double standard was noted by another commenter, who said that posting images of drinking, especially in "mom culture," is commonly acceptable and even laughed off as relatable, whereas a male using marijuana is evaluated unfavorably.

The post has prompted a broader conversation about how society views marijuana use versus alcohol consumption, especially when it comes to public figures and parenting.

A fourth person commented, "I hope you are doing well, buddy."

The week before, Justin thrilled fans by posing in frigid temperatures, maybe revealing more. The Canadian singer wore tight, moist white Calvin Klein underwear while sitting on a chair in the snow alongside a river with trees in the background.

However, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed a racy detail: when zooming in on the image, it became apparent that the soaked white underwear had turned translucent.

For example, one admirer remarked that it was visible, while another fan expressed their enjoyment of the moment, and a third encouraged him not to hide.

Several Instagram women called Justin "hot" and said his physique was about to make them pass out. Fans raved over his toned body.

 The day before, the 30-year-old emerged from the frigid river in his damp white undies after a cold dive wearing a pink beanie.

At the same time, his wife, Hailey, made a generous donation of one million dollars to the victims of the Los Angeles fires through her Rhode Foundation.

Photographer Rory Kramer captured all the images, none of which included their son, Jack Blues.

This comes as a bit of a surprise, considering Justin had recently said he would go "anywhere" with Hailey.

Since their marriage in 2018, there have been frequent rumors that their relationship is in trouble, but Justin refuted these rumors in a post on New Year's Day.

Hailey posted images to celebrate 2025, including one in a swimsuit. Justin replied, "I'm sorry. Going to go anywhere with you, bb. The new year is yours."

"Wake up, it's 2025!" Hailey captioned her post, featuring photos from August, including the birth of their son, Jack Blues, and their New Year's Eve party with martinis and caviar-topped In-N-Out burgers.

A source recently told Page Six that Hailey and Justin are "couldn't be happier" as they "adjust to life as parents of a newborn."

The insider shared that Hailey has seen a completely different side of Justin since he became a father and that she is now more in love with him than ever before.

While they acknowledged that "every day is a learning experience" for the couple, they emphasized that they are enjoying and embracing this new chapter together.

Business Times has reached out to Justin Bieber for additional comments.