Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber on Tuesday, January 13 made a surprise appearance on his Instagram with a post featuring 13 videos. In the now- deleted series, the two-time Grammy winner covered a wide range of topics, including faith, fishing, honour, and integrity. The 31-year-old musician used a filter that distorted his face and altered his voice to a higher pitch while speaking directly to the camera.
Bieber Reflects on ‘Alaska Living’ and Faith
In the first few videos, Bieber recalled his alleged time living in Alaska from ages 17 to 19. He shared how he would “reel in” fish and catch “half a dozen on a good day.” While Bieber is from Canada and has never publicly mentioned living in Alaska, he continued to speak about faith, mentioning that “God” has a plan and works things “together for Gucci,” with Gucci meaning “good.” Bieber also shared his thoughts on loyalty and conviction, stating, “I live by two things: loyalty and conviction.” He expressed his support for the people who helped shape him, explaining his unwavering commitment to them. The singer’s reflections turned philosophical as he spoke about the pressures of societal expectations, comparing it to “a rat stealing your cheese,” highlighting the stress of trying to live up to others’ standards.
Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber, Justin’s wife, celebrated a significant milestone as a mother. In her first Mother’s Day post, Hailey shared heartwarming images of her with their son, Jack Blues, who was born in August 2024. Hailey’s post included photos of Jack crawling, Hailey’s baby bump, and tender moments of her kissing her son’s foot. Hailey also marked her first Easter with Jack, reflecting on how much her life had changed over the past year. She shared the contrast between “This Easter vs. Last Easter” in a heartfelt Instagram post. Celebrities, including rapper Sexxy Red and actress Justine Skye, filled the comment section with love and admiration for the couple’s baby boy. Since welcoming their baby, Justin and Hailey have stayed out of the public eye, focusing on adjusting to parenthood. A source shared that the couple has been keeping a low profile, supported by their close friends and family as they navigate the challenges of new parenthood.
Justin Bieber’s past involving Sean “Diddy” Combs
As the scandal surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs intensified in 2024, a resurfaced YouTube video featuring a then-15-year-old Justin Bieber and a 40-year-old Diddy went viral, raising fresh concerns. In the clip, Combs tells the camera, “He’s having 48 hours with Diddy, where we hanging out and what we’re doing we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream. We’re gonna go full, buck full crazy.” The unsettling footage prompted renewed scrutiny of Bieber’s early years in the spotlight and his ties to powerful figures in the industry.
Around the same time, Bieber made headlines for a noticeable purge on his social media. Fans noticed that he had unfollowed several key people from his past—former mentor Usher (who also shares ties with Diddy), longtime manager Scooter Braun’s team member Allison Kaye, ex-bodyguard Kenny Hamilton, former “swag coach” Ryan Good, and producer-songwriter Poo Bear, a major contributor to Bieber’s albums like Purpose, Changes, and Journals.
The moves sparked speculation about a deeper personal reckoning. One fan summed up the growing concern: “Justin unfollowed/blocked Scooter Braun, Allison Kaye, Ryan Good, and now Usher. We don’t know the full story, but we know they mistreated & exploited him, failing to protect him. But God saved him. May Justin continue to find light & healing away from the darkness of Hollywood.” For many, Bieber’s digital detox was not just about distancing himself from people—it was a signal of deeper healing from a troubled past.