Justin Bieber’s Public Mishap Sparks Concern: A Star in Crisis?
Pop icon Justin Bieber, once the heartthrob of millions, found himself at the center of controversy today after an embarrassing incident outside First Credit Bank on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The 31-year-old singer was spotted awkwardly grabbing his crotch while struggling to keep his sagging, beltless blue jeans in place—a moment that quickly went viral, drawing both ridicule and concern from fans and onlookers alike.
Eyewitnesses reported that Bieber arrived in a white SUV, parking it improperly across two spaces, which earned him a parking ticket from a LADOT traffic officer on a bicycle. The officer issued the citation, likely for failing to feed the one-hour meter, while Bieber was inside the bank. But it was the singer’s behavior upon exiting that stole the headlines. Paparazzi captured the moment he fumbled with his jeans, his actions described as “awkward” and “unseemly” by those on the scene.
This incident comes on the heels of another public misstep: just yesterday, Bieber faced backlash for a disrespectful comment about his wife, Hailey Baldwin Bieber, regarding her first solo American Vogue cover. In a now-deleted Instagram post, he wrote, “Yo this reminds me when Hailey and I got into a huge fight. So baby [you] already know but forgive me for saying [you] wouldn’t get a Vogue cover cuz clearly I was sadly mistaken,” before replacing the caption with a shrugging emoji. The comment drew sharp criticism from fans, who accused the singer of being unsupportive of his wife’s achievements.
Today’s event only adds fuel to the growing narrative of a star in decline. Bieber, who welcomed his first child, Jack Blues, with Hailey last year, has been under intense scrutiny in recent months. Reports of financial troubles have surfaced, with sources claiming he’s facing significant debt after selling his music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital. His behavior has also raised red flags—earlier today, he posted a cryptic Instagram caption about his friend Eddie Benjamin’s “skyleezzies,” referring to unreleased, Yeezy-style SKYLRK shoes, writing, “Peep the skyleezzies on Eddie’s feet u lil puss.” The post baffled his 607.6 million followers, many of whom expressed confusion and concern over his erratic online presence.
XMN News spoke to a source close to the singer, who revealed that Bieber has been struggling with the pressures of fame, fatherhood, and the fallout from his former mentor Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal troubles. Diddy’s arrest in September 2024 on suspicion of sex trafficking and racketeering has resurfaced old footage of a young Bieber, prompting speculation about the singer’s early experiences in the industry. Though Bieber has denied being a victim of Diddy’s alleged crimes, the association has clearly taken a toll.
“Justin is in a dark place,” the source shared. “He’s trying to focus on his family, but the constant scrutiny and the ghosts of his past are weighing him down. Hailey is worried, but she’s doing her best to support him.”
Fans on social media have echoed these concerns, with many calling for Bieber to seek help. Posts on X have highlighted his gaunt appearance and erratic behavior, with one user writing, “Justin needs help, not headlines. This isn’t the same guy we grew up listening to.” Others, however, were less sympathetic, mocking the singer’s fashion choices and public antics.
Bieber’s professional endeavors also seem to be stalling. His new athleisure clothing line, intended to replace his Drew House brand, has no official launch date despite the involvement of business partner Neima Khaila and 3D design consultant Finn Rush-Taylor. Meanwhile, his music career remains on hold—he hasn’t released an album since Justice in 2021, and sources say he’s canceled recent recording sessions, unable to focus on songwriting.
As the sun set on West Hollywood, Bieber returned to his $25M Beverly Hills estate, where he was later seen skateboarding shirtless with friends on a half-pipe built on the tennis court. For a brief moment, he seemed to escape the chaos surrounding him. But for how long?
XMN News will continue to follow this developing story, bringing you the latest on Justin Bieber’s journey—whether it leads to redemption or further unraveling.