Overview

• Justin Bieber shared Instagram photos from a mountain studio retreat, appearing to smoke from a bong, reigniting fan concerns over his substance use.
• Fans criticized Bieber's public behavior, expressing disappointment over his example to younger audiences and questioning his well-being.
• Bieber's representative reiterated that claims of hard drug use are false and emphasized that he is in a positive phase of his life.
• The posts also highlighted Bieber's ongoing creative efforts, with images showing him recording music in a makeshift studio.
• This follows Bieber's past admissions of substance abuse during his youth and his efforts to achieve sobriety, as detailed in his 2020 documentary.