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Justin Bieber Drops Surprise Album 'Swag' Highlighting Mental Health and Family

A cryptic billboard campaign led into the midnight release that spotlights Bieber’s candid dialogue on therapy alongside collaborations with hip-hop and gospel artists.

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Overview

  • The unexpected July 11 drop made the 21-track album available instantly on Spotify and Apple Music after minimal prior promotion.
  • Swag features introspective pieces such as the dialogue-style 'Therapy Session' alongside guest verses from Gunna, Sexyy Red, Druski and gospel legend Marvin Winans.
  • Black-and-white billboards showcasing Bieber with wife Hailey and son Jack Blues framed the release and aimed to shape public perception.
  • Hailey Bieber amplified the campaign on Instagram and rebuked critics with a pointed message, reinforcing the couple’s united front.
  • Fans and media have homed in on lyrics in tracks like 'Walking Away' for signs of marital strain while applauding the album’s frank approach to mental health.