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“Drowning”: Cryptic Post Increases Worries About Justin Bieber’s Health After He Speaks Of “Hate”
Justin Bieber posted a cryptic message on all the “hate” he felt over the years.
In a lengthy all-caps post, the 31-year-old singer reflected on his emotions and said he was “drowning” because he couldn’t acknowledge his feelings.
The post fueled fan speculation about his emotional well-being.
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Justin Bieber shared a cryptic message about all the “hate” he felt over the years
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Highlights
- Justin Bieber shared a cryptic message about all the “hate” he felt over the years.
- The singer said he's been “drowning” because he couldn't acknowledge his feelings.
- The singer, who gained worldwide popularity as a teenager, said he never felt worthy of the success.
“I was always told when I was a kid not to hate,” he wrote on his Instagram Story on Sunday, March 16. “But it made me feel like I wasn’t allowed to have it and so I didn’t tell anyone I’ve had it.”
The process “made me feel like like [sic] I have been drowning feeling unsafe to acknowledge it,” he continued.
Image credits: Justin Bieber
The Peaches singer said he believes the only way to “let hate go” is by first “acknowledging it’s there.”
“How couldn’t we feel hate from all of the hurt we have experienced?” he concluded.
The singer said he’s never told anyone about the “hate” he felt from “all of the hurt” experienced
Image credits: Justin Bieber
Fans sided with the singer, saying he might need help, while critics called him an “attention seeker.”
“The poor tortured soul, how much did he go thru with those animals ab*sng him,” said one commenter, while another said, “He doesn’t look good at all! Hopefully he can get the help he needs. He needs an intervention.”
Image credits: Justin Bieber
“Regardless whether you’re a fan or not, it’s not nice to see a young man’s deterioration. He’s crying out for help, and I for one, hope he gets it,” said one.
On the other hand, naysayers said, “Man, this guy is such an attention seeker.. and all those idiots feeling sorry for him it’s just ridiculous.”
“I’m sure he’s crying all the way to the bank,” another said.
The Grammy winner celebrated his 31st birthday on March 1
Image credits: Justin Bieber
Shortly after Justin’s post about “drowning” in hate, he shared a series of pictures from the Happiest Place on Earth.
The Grammy winner and his wife were pictured at Disneyland, wearing Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ears in some snaps.
Image credits: Justin Bieber
Image credits: Justin Bieber
Justin had turned to Instagram last week as well to pen down his honest, reflective thoughts.
He spoke about feeling “unworthy” of the fame and success he reaped from his career right from his teenage years.
“People told me my whole life ‘wow Justin u deserve that’ and I personally have always felt unworthy,” he wrote before admitting he has “always felt unworthy,” like a “fraud.”
The singer, who gained worldwide popularity as a teenager, said he never felt worthy of the success
Image credits: Justin Bieber
Hearing people say he deserved something made him feel “sneaky,” he said.
“If they only knew my thoughts,” he continued, “how judgmental I am, how selfish I really am, they wouldn’t be saying this.”
“Welcome to the club,” he said to all those who feel “sneaky.”
“I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days,” the Canadian-born artist said
Image credits: Justin Bieber
In recent weeks, fans have been relentless in their speculation about the Canadian-born star going through turbulent times.
Netizens have wondered whether he was using illicit substances or if he and wife Hailey Bieber were headed for a divorce.
Speculation about the singer’s health and well-being has been rampant in recent months
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— Creepy.org (@creepydotorg) February 5, 2025
What has happened to Justin Bieber ? pic.twitter.com/nTmWTrSlou
— Nandi 💜🤍 (@pallnandi) January 31, 2025
So far, he has not directly addressed the rumors, but his rep said it’s been “exhausting and pitiful” to see the rampant speculation about him being unwell.
It “shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive,” the source said last month.
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