Justin Bieber posted an Instagram video late Tuesday rapping about being "high," just days after his representative dismissed rumors about his alleged drug use. The post, in which the 30-year-old singer appears shirtless while holding a bag of snacks, reignited debate among fans about his well-being.
In the clip, Bieber mouths lyrics including, "I fly high like a magpie / I go high like I'm that guy," while swaying to the beat. He is accompanied by a friend smoking a cigarette, with gold decorations visible in the background, suggesting the video was filmed during a celebration.
The video surfaced two days after Bieber's representative denied speculation about the singer's drug use, telling TMZ on Sunday that such claims were "absolutely not true." The representative called the rumors "exhausting and pitiful" and said that despite evidence to the contrary, "people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive."
The Instagram post drew mixed reactions, with some fans praising Bieber's impromptu performance and others voicing concern. "Bieber is back ," one fan wrote, while another added, "I'm so desperate for new music I'll take anything at this point." Others, however, were unsettled by the video. "Something is very off," one user commented. "This video disturbs me on so many levels." Another wrote, "If anyone's a true fan of Justin Bieber, you would know that there's something wrong with him. He needs help."
Bieber has been the subject of increased public scrutiny in recent months. Earlier this year, fans noticed he was no longer following his wife, Hailey Bieber, on Instagram, fueling rumors of trouble in their marriage. The Rhode founder, however, continued to follow him. Bieber later addressed the situation, stating on his Instagram Story, "Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife. S- is getting suss out here."
Despite the speculation surrounding his social media activity, Bieber has remained active in public appearances. On Sunday, he participated in the Skate For L.A. Strong charity hockey game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, an event benefiting victims of the California wildfires. During the game, Bieber playfully pulled the jersey over NHL Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick's head in a lighthearted moment on the ice.
During an in-game interview, Bieber spoke about the significance of the charity event, saying, "This is everything. We're just looking to have a good time and show that when we come together, good things can happen."
A source previously told Us Weekly that Bieber is "happier than he's been in a long time" despite recent public speculation. "There's no breakdown," the source said, adding that the singer "just really doesn't care what people think."
Bieber's wife, Hailey, has also addressed the ongoing scrutiny of their relationship. In an interview with W Magazine last year, she acknowledged that public criticism remains difficult. "I used to try to act like it hurts less and less," she said. "But I realize that it doesn't actually ever hurt any less."
