Pop star Justin Bieber has reportedly ended a friendship after a disagreement over how he expressed his emotions. The singer took to Instagram to share screenshots of a private conversation, where his friend objected to what they described as him “lashing out.”
In the messages, the ‘Baby’ hitmaker defended his emotional outburst, writing, ” I will never suppress my emotions for someone. Conflict is part of relationship. If you don’t like my anger you don’t like me. My anger is a response to pain I have been through. Asking a traumatised person not to be traumatised is simply mean.”
In response, the friend stated they weren’t used to being treated that way. Bieber replied: “Ouch. This friendship is officially over. I will never accept a man calling my anger lashing out. I enjoyed our short-lived relationship. I wasn’t kidding when I told you I didn’t need you as a friend. I have good friends who will respect these boundaries.”
Bieber went on to publicly confront the friend, using harsh language and confirming that he had blocked them. He also claimed he never truly saw the person as a close friend, but had initially given them the benefit of the doubt.
He later shared the post on his Instagram Story, adding, “Quit asking me if I’m okay… Quit asking me how I’m doing… I don’t do that to you because I know how life is for all of us… It’s hard… Let’s encourage our people not to project our insecurities onto another… your concern doesn’t come off as care… It’s just oppressive weirdo.”
Bieber’s behaviour — both online and in public — has raised concerns among fans. His recent interactions with paparazzi and public appearances have been under scrutiny, especially amid past controversies involving his wife, model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber.
Speculation about the singer’s mental health resurfaced earlier this year when his father-in-law, actor Stephen Baldwin, asked followers to pray for both Justin and Hailey via social media. While some pointed to a possible substance issue — later denied by Bieber’s team — others continue to express concern for his well-being.
“Enough is enough”
The internet swiftly reacted to the post. A user said, “Kanye 2.0 vibe. Remember when ye told adin to call him sir then blocked him for it.” Another claimed, “So, in order to have him as a friend you have to let him take his anger out on you? No thanks. He won’t have any real friends, just people willing to take abuse for money.” “Good. That’s called setting healthy boundaries. It’s a shame no one taught him how to do this much earlier in life,” added a user. “He sounds abusive, why would anyone want to be around that,” asked another. “Bro just wants peace and people keep drawing him to anger,” noted another netizen.