Justin Bieber has admitted he’s been dealing with “anger issues” in a new cryptic post that’s left fans concerned.
The 31-year-old pop star has been getting candid about his inner battles on social media.
On Saturday (March 22), Bieber took to his Instagram page to share a string of vulnerable posts and emotional reflections alongside intimate photos and videos.
“I got anger issues too, but I wanna grow and not react so much smh,” he wrote, pairing the message with a facepalm emoji.
The caption appeared alongside three moody photos - one showing him in a hoodie with his head bowed, another from his younger days, and a distant shot of what appears to be his son, Jack Blues, amid cargo containers on a screen.
Fans were left confused by the cryptic post and took to the comment section to share their thoughts.
"I have to say, lately you have weird posts Justin… from a mom’s perspective. Hope you’re well," one user penned, while a second offered encouragement: "We’ve all got issues. Sorry, you’re going through it. You’ll get there. Keep going."
Later in the day, the 'Baby' superstar uploaded a video of himself jamming with a live band. But it was the caption that caught most of the attention.
“I think I hate myself sometimes when I feel myself start to become inauthentic,” he wrote. “Then I remember we’re all being made to think we’re not enough but I still hate when I change myself to please people.”
The raw messages stirred an outpouring of support from fans and followers, with many applauding his honesty.
"Thank you for staying true to yourself, for being so honest and vulnerable because we know It’s not always easy to be open. It’s exhausting to be in a world that makes us question if we’re enough, and even more exhausting to fight against that pressure every day," one fan wrote.
"But you’re aware of it, and that awareness is powerful. You’re not just going along with it- you’re pushing back. And that says a lot about the kind of person you are," they added.
A second user shared: "I love it when you share your thoughts with us. I hope that in this next album, we get to see a Justin we haven’t met yet. You can allow yourself to be vulnerable, you can show all your sides, and we will always be here for you. Never change who you are to please people. We love you for who you are."
And a third added: "We love and support u Justin!! Forever."
This isn’t the first time Bieber has used social media to open up about the weight he carries.
The 'One Less Lonely Girl' hitmaker, who rose to fame as a teenager, admitted earlier this month that despite his success, he often feels undeserving of the praise he receives.
"People told me my whole life, 'Wow, Justin, you deserve that,'" he wrote. "And I personally have always felt unworthy, like I was a fraud, like when people told me I deserve something. It made me feel sneaky like, damn if they only knew my thoughts. How judgmental I am, how selfish I really am... They wouldn't be saying this."
Bieber continued, "I say all this to say, if you feel sneaky, welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days."
Bieber’s post came amid ongoing speculation about his health and mental state, especially after a video circulated showing him smoking from what looked like a bong.
In response to growing speculation, Bieber’s representative issued a statement denying claims that the singer was using hard drugs.
"The recurring narrative that Justin is using hard drugs is absolutely not true," the rep told TMZ. "Justin is currently in one of the best places in his life. 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".
According to the rep, Bieber is “actively parenting his newborn son” and channeling his energy into new music.