Pop sensation Justin Bieber has once again found himself at the center of intense fan speculation and concern after clips of his recent appearance at the iconic Coachella music festival went viral on social media. The Grammy-winning artist, who was attending the second weekend of the star-studded event, was seen smoking what appeared to be a marijuana joint and dancing in a way that many fans described as “unsettling” and “forced.”
The videos, which quickly circulated across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, show the 31-year-old singer in two separate moments that fueled online conversations. In one clip, Bieber can be seen lighting up and puffing on what fans suspect was a joint while casually hanging out in the festival crowd. In another, he is captured dancing rather awkwardly and seemingly strained to Kendrick Lamar’s hit track ‘Not Like Us’ — a performance that left fans deeply concerned about both his physical and mental well-being.
Social media users were quick to express their worries, with some commenting on the singer’s noticeably thinner frame and subdued demeanor. One user on X even claimed, “Justin Bieber, an award-winning artist, looked like he was being forced to dance while possibly under the influence during Coachella. This isn’t the vibe we’re used to seeing from him.” Others urged fellow fans to focus on Bieber’s health rather than fueling the ongoing obsession with his past relationship with singer Selena Gomez.
The conversation surrounding the singer’s welfare isn’t new. Back in February, Justin raised eyebrows during a Los Angeles event when he was seen swaying from side to side and displaying what some interpreted as an overly wide, somewhat vacant smile. This prompted an initial wave of speculation about his mental health and lifestyle choices, which his representatives were quick to shut down. At the time, a spokesperson dismissed the chatter, calling the rumors “exhausting, pitiful, and an example of the public’s need to cling to harmful and baseless narratives.”
Adding to the concern, reports from inside the singer’s circle hinted that his inner team and friends had long been worried about his overall well-being. An anonymous former crew member even told The Hollywood Reporter that working with Justin had become disheartening, noting that the singer seemed to be drifting away from his passion and purpose. “Watching him fall apart like this feels like witnessing someone lose their path entirely,” the source said, adding that there’s a lack of people around him willing to give him honest advice or say no to his choices.
In response to these latest headlines, Bieber’s team once again stepped forward, firmly denying the negative assumptions. His representative told Page Six that the reports were nothing more than “clickbait stupidity” cooked up by unnamed, so-called ‘sources’ — individuals the rep believes are simply bitter about no longer being part of Justin’s professional life.
While neither Justin nor his wife, model Hailey Bieber, have made public statements addressing the current round of speculation, fans continue to express concern, especially as unverified rumors of strain in their marriage also swirl online. The couple, who have been under the spotlight for both their relationship and individual health struggles in the past, have yet to directly address the growing conversations.
For now, supporters of the Canadian star are hoping the artist is simply enjoying a break from the spotlight and that these viral clips are being taken out of context — but the conversation about celebrity pressure, mental health, and well-being continues to grow louder.
