Justin Bieber has responded to rumors that he's "broke" and in "millions of dollars of debt".
A report published by The Hollywood Reporter claimed the 31-year-old singer is facing "millions of dollars" in debt after canceling his Justice World Tour in 2023 and selling his music catalog for $200 million.
It comes after months of concern for the 'Love Yourself' singer, whose recent posts have behavior have sparked concern from fans.
However, in response to the latest reports, representatives for Bieber issued a statement to Us Weekly to categorically deny the claims.
"This is just clickbait stupidity based on unnamed - and clearly ill-informed - ‘sources,’ disappointed that they no longer work with Justin," his reps said in the statement.
"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.
"Any source that is trying to sell you a story about alleged financial distress… either doesn’t understand the entertainment industry or, more likely, is trying to paint an unflattering portrait of Justin, which bears no resemblance to reality,” they added.
The financial rumors follow a series of concerning public appearances and online comments from the 'What Do You Mean' hitmaker.
In March, Bieber posted a deeply personal message on social media, discussing his sense of self-worth. “I think we can only let hate go by first acknowledging it's there,” he wrote. “How couldn't we feel hate from all of the hurt we've experienced.”
Just days later, he was involved in a tense confrontation with paparazzi outside a coffee shop in Palm Springs ahead of the Coachella music festival.
In a video obtained by TMZ, Bieber is seen confronting photographers who had approached him while he was out with friends. “No! Not good morning! You already know. Why are you here?” he exclaimed.
He then accused the photographers of being driven solely by financial motives. “Money, money, money, money, money,” he said while making a payment gesture with his hand. “Get outta here, bro. Money, that’s all you want. You don’t care about human beings.”
He repeated the accusation as the group backed away, adding: “That’s all you care about, guys. Is money. You don’t care about people. Only money. You don’t care about human beings.”
The singer - rocking a tie-dye hoodie half-off one shoulder, dark shorts, lime green-and-white checkered socks, and matching lime green clogs - stormed into the shop with his friends, leaving the stunned paparazzi behind.
Earlier this year, additional controversy emerged when a video of Bieber allegedly using a bong began circulating online.
The clip reignited speculation about possible substance use. However, his representative again responded firmly, telling TMZ: “The recurring narrative that Justin is using hard drugs is absolutely not true.”
“Justin is currently in one of the best places in his life,” the spokesperson continued. “He has had a very transformative year and ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.”
They added that the speculation surrounding Bieber’s well-being was "exhausting and pitiful and shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive".
The 'One Less Lonely Girl' singer has also had to respond to speculation about his personal life, including claims that he unfollowed his wife, Hailey Bieber, on Instagram. He clarified in January: “Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife. S**t is getting suss out here.”
Despite ongoing public scrutiny, Bieber remains focused on both his family and career. According to his team, he is “actively parenting his newborn son” and directing his attention toward the development of new music.