Justin Bieber has caused concern among fans after sharing a photo of himself appearing to smoke with a bong.
The pop star is currently vacationing in Aspen with his family Hailey Bieber and Baby Jack, where he presumably took the photos.
The images come amid reports that Justin Bieber is planning a music comeback as he “needs the money”.
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The singer shared photos of himself smoking from a bong
Bieber shared photos from his ongoing Aspen vacation on Instagram.
In one photo, the singer, strangely wearing a hat and covered in a blanket, was seen lighting up a bong that fans speculated contained marijuana.
He also posted two more pictures that showed him inhaling and exhaling smoke from the bong.
The remaining shots showed the singer holding what looked like smoking paraphernalia.
While marijuana is legal in Colorado, the state where Aspen is located, that hasn’t stopped an avalanche of complaints from fans criticizing the act.
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Fans called out the singer for smoking marijuana
In the comments section of Bieber’s post, fans expressed concern about his bong use, especially since it was shared shortly after reports of marital problems between him and his wife Hailey.
One wrote: “What a good example of a bad father. Congratulations,” while another asked, “You have a baby now and this is what you want to post?”
A third person remarked: “Time to grow up and be a father and husband, that’s something no woman wants.”
“Take care of yourself and your family! Family is the best thing ever! Nothing is more important,” said another fan.
Some fans also said there shouldn’t be an uproar over Bieber smoking marijuana.
One wrote: “Calm down it’s WEED. Legal in Colorado. The equivalent of a beer on vacation.”
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Another commented: “So many rude comments, can you give him a break? Lol, there’s nothing wrong with weed.”
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The singer is reportedly planning a music comeback in 2025 as he ‘needs the money’
Bieber’s photos come after a report surfaced about his desire to make music again in 2025.
According to the Daily MailThe report claims that the singer “needs the money” and now “wants to work” after canceling the remainder of his Justice World Tour in 2023.
It is claimed that Bieber still owes tour operator AEG “a significant amount” for canceling the tour and may now be looking to return to work to pay off that debt.
The pop star is also said to have several “other pop star expenses” that require funding.
If Bieber plans to actively return to music, he will need to hire a new cast of supporting staff, as he recently parted ways with manager Scooter Braun.
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In addition, any new creations are not tied to his previous catalog, to which he sold the rights for $200 million in 2023.
Justin Bieber recently shared photos of himself in a creative session
The singer has already hinted at working on new music by posting photos of himself in a creative setting over the weekend.
In one of the snaps, Bieber was seen singing into a microphone with his eyes closed while artist MK.gee tapped his phone in the background.
Another shot showed a similar setting with both stars, but this time MK.gee seemed to be heavily focused on the creation process.
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Justin Bieber was seen singing the lyrics to a new song
Adding to rumors that the singer is planning a comeback, he was spotted singing lyrics to a new song earlier this month.
The “Baby” hitmaker’s lyrics read: “I take it/You take the bait/I shake it/You shake it/Shake off the hate.”
Even months before the speculation arose, MK.gee had told The New York Times that he had written and recorded some songs with the pop star.
In the interview, MK.gee praised Bieber and talked about how good their sessions were.
“Everything that comes out of his mouth: That’s pop music,” he told the publication about Bieber. “You can actually do some pretty wild stuff behind it, just because it represents something.”
