Pop star Justin Bieber has had enough, and he’s officially clapping back at the swirling speculation about his mental health.
On April 16, 2025, The Hollywood Reporter published a piece featuring both anonymous insiders and well-known names expressing concern for the singer’s emotional well-being amid growing rumors of his alleged mental decline.
One of Bieber’s longtime collaborators, Poo Bear, who co-wrote several of his chart-topping hits like Despacito and I’m the One, told the outlet,
“Whatever he’s going through, I pray for him and hope he’s OK”.
An anonymous former team member took things even further, claiming,
“Seeing him disintegrate like this, it’s watching the embodiment of someone not living their purpose. He’s lost… There’s no one there willing to say no to him. You say no, you get blown out”.
After sharing cryptic messages on Instagram, former friends and ex-associates are concerned for Justin Bieber. "I pray for him and hope he’s OK,” says Poo Bear, who co-wrote “Where Are Ü Now” and “What Do You Mean?”
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 16, 2025
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But Justin’s reps are shutting it all down. Speaking to Page Six the same day, a representative for the Baby singer hit back at the article, calling out the claims as baseless and bitter, saying,
“This is just clickbait stupidity based on unnamed, and clearly ill-informed ‘sources’, disappointed that they no longer work with Justin”.
Justin Bieber Is Thriving Despite Swirling Mental Health Rumors
The spokesperson also doubled down, assuring fans that Justin is in a strong place both mentally and physically, despite the noise.
They dismissed the recent claims as nothing more than ‘unnecessary’ drama from people trying to stir the pot and chase clout, stating,
“As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue. But, they won’t deter him from staying committed to following the right path”.
Just days before his team clapped back at mental health rumors, Justin had a heated run-in with paparazzi that added even more fuel to the fire.
On April 9, 2025, the STAY singer was spotted grabbing lattes with friends in Palm Springs when things quickly took a turn. In a short paparazzi video, Justin immediately covered his face upon noticing the cameras. When one pap casually said, ‘Good morning’, Justin snapped back,
“No! Not good morning! You already know. Why are you here?”
He then stormed over to the photographers, hit them with the classic ‘pay me’ finger-rub gesture right in their faces, screamed about how they invade his privacy for money, and started yelling at them to leave.
Earlier, on April 2, 2025, an anonymous insider who attends the same church as Justin revealed that he was going through a rough patch, due to his declining mental health.
In recent weeks, Justin has reportedly been seen smoking weed, taking bong hits, and displaying increasingly erratic behavior during his social media livestreams. Addressing the situation, the source shared,
“He’s in a spiral. He’s manic, not sleeping, hardly eating… He doesn’t realize how much help he needs. Everyone around him is really worried… Only God can help him now”.
Fans Rally Behind The Singer, Slam Media For Fake Mental Health Rumors
Following the strong statement from Bieber’s rep, fans quickly jumped to the singer’s defense, calling out media outlets for exploiting his name for headlines. The internet made it clear, they’re not here for gossip. Some such comments online read,
“He’s fine. The leeches can’t leech anymore so they make up stories about his ‘mental health’ 😑 Leave that boy alone!”
“We’re not buying fake media anymore he’s fine leave him alone”.
“These ‘close people’ never get the name released, do they? Hahahaha For me, this is just to generate content…”
Whether it’s trolls, tabloids, or anonymous insiders, Justin’s team isn’t letting the noise dim his shine. For now, he’s staying focused on his own path, with or without the headlines.