Justin Bieber is no stranger to the spotlight. He’s a world-renowned pop star, and even his smallest actions garner attention from the paparazzi. He also has almost 300 million followers on Instagram alone, and a recent post has raised eyebrows among both his defenders and critics.
It was Father’s Day over the weekend, and Bieber marked the occasion by posting a greyscale image of himself wearing a beanie. The post has the short caption, “I’m a dad that’s not to be ****** with🖕🏼”
The post quickly gained traction, with over 1 million likes, but comments are mixed. One Instagram user replied, “Wtf is happening with this guy😭😭 Why he acting like an alpha male who does podcasts.”
He’s flipping the bird in the image, and another user responded, “You’re a DAD. Stop acting like this and putting anger and hostility out there. This is NOT the person you want your kids to see. Yes, you have suffered a lot of trauma in your life and the press has often been very unfair to you. I’ve always rooted for you. But despite your past, you now have so much more than most. So do what you need to do to make peace with all you’ve suffered.”
Many comments share similar sentiments, although plenty are pleading with the singer to get professional help.
Fans Urge Bieber To Take A Break From Social Media
Bieber has posted several times since his Father’s Day picture, but one in particular has fans urging him to take a break from social media.
In the post, Bieber admits he is struggling and asks, “Don’t you think if I could have fixed myself I would have done it already?” Many comments offer advice, with plenty suggesting a break from the platform may be for the best. One reply, with over 6500 likes, reads, “Get sober, leave LA, and go live in a cottage for a year with your wife and son. You are rich, can’t understand why you wouldn’t do that..” Another concerned fan writes, “Go back home. Back to your roots. Its time.”