Justin Bieber has reignited speculation about drug use after posting a video to Instagram Stories on Thursday, March 20, showing himself holding a lit joint. The 31-year-old pop star, who has previously denied using drugs, added fuel to ongoing rumors with the brief clip set to Sam Cooke’s iconic track A Change Is Gonna Come.
The video quickly drew attention online, as fans and followers questioned whether Bieber was intentionally sending a message or simply “messing with people,” as one insider put it. Earlier this month, Bieber had posted a cryptic message to Instagram Stories, seemingly addressing public concern without directly responding to rumors.
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“Just the gift of life today to accept and [receive]. Nothing is owed to us and we [don’t] owe anyone anything,” he wrote. He followed that with a more pointed statement: “Nothing to prove.”
The posts come amid growing concern from fans about Bieber’s health and well-being. Observers noted that the singer appeared noticeably thinner and was seen shivering during a recent appearance at wife Hailey Bieber’s pop-up store. These sightings sparked worry across social media, with many fans speculating about the possible causes behind his frail appearance.
A source close to the singer told InTouch Weekly that Bieber may be leaning back into old habits. “Justin absolutely loves messing with people and getting a reaction,” the insider said. While Bieber had reportedly mellowed out after marrying Hailey Baldwin in 2018, the source noted a recent shift in behavior.
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“He didn’t seem to have the same need to stir up trouble for attention. But lately, he’s totally backsliding into those old patterns,” the source added. Bieber, who rose to fame in his teens with global hits like Baby, has spoken candidly in the past about his mental health struggles and the pressures of early fame.
Though he has publicly distanced himself from drug use in recent years, Thursday’s post has once again thrown his personal life into the spotlight. While the singer hasn’t commented directly on the joint video, fans continue to speculate about whether the post was an act of defiance, a cry for help, or just another example of Bieber’s unpredictable public persona.
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