Justin Bieber had a heated encounter with photographers in Palm Springs over the weekend, lashing out at them amid mounting personal pressures and growing speculation about trouble in his marriage to Hailey Bieber.
The 31-year-old pop star, who recently sparked concern with a cryptic livestream, was seen grabbing coffee ahead of the Coachella music festival. But what started as a routine outing quickly turned tense when Bieber was approached by paparazzi.
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As a photographer greeted him with a “Good morning,” Bieber snapped, “No, not good morning! Why are you here?” Clearly frustrated, Bieber made a cash sign with his fingers and shouted, “You just want money, money, money, money, money! Get out of here, bro!”
The “Sorry” hitmaker didn’t stop there. He turned directly to the photographers, blasting them for their motives and questioning their humanity. “You just want money. Go, get out of here, all you want is money! Money, money, money! All you care about is money! You don’t care about people. Only money, no people. You don’t care about human beings… Go! Go!”
The confrontation took place just days after a report by Daily Mail revealed that Bieber and his wife, Hailey Baldwin Bieber, are facing difficulties in their marriage. A source close to the couple shared insight into the situation, suggesting that despite the strain, there remains hope for resolution.
“The best case scenario for them is to be together. Justin needs consistency, Justin needs his ride or die, and Hailey is always up for the challenge,” the insider said. The couple, who married in 2018, welcomed their first child, Jack Blues Bieber, in August 2024, following a joyful pregnancy announcement earlier that year. Despite the public image of a tight-knit bond, rumors have circulated in recent months that the pair may be navigating a rough patch behind the scenes.
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Bieber’s outburst reflects growing frustration with constant media scrutiny, especially as he juggles fatherhood, fame, and personal challenges. Though he has had a turbulent relationship with the paparazzi throughout his career, this latest incident signals a particularly emotional moment for the singer.
While Bieber hasn’t issued an official statement regarding the Palm Springs outburst, his words speak volumes about his current state of mind. As fans prepare to see him at Coachella, many are left wondering whether the pop icon’s recent behavior is a passing storm — or a sign of deeper unrest.
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