Justin Bieber has pleaded for paparazzi attention to stop, sharing a video of several photographers taking photos of him with a plea for the behaviour to end. The pop star, 31, posted a video of an interaction between himself, his team and a group of photographers late on Thursday night.
Bieber shared a statement to Instagram on Friday morning, although it is unclear if the comments were related to the paparazzi video. The plea is the latest in a series of public moments in which Bieber has pushed back against the constant scrutiny that has followed him since childhood stardom.
Growing concern among fans
Bieber’s behaviour has drawn concern from fans in recent months. His behaviour at an event put on by his wife Hailey Bieber left fans baffled, after a video that went viral on TikTok in February showed him with a huge grin on his face and rocking side-to-side while talking to attendees.
His behaviour during weekend two of Coachella also sparked concern among fans, as videos surfaced of the singer appearing unsteady. Bieber has not directly addressed those specific clips, but his latest plea suggests the pressure of constant photography is weighing on him.
A plea for space
Bieber’s wife Hailey Bieber has previously spoken out about claims she unfollowed the pop star, dismissing social media speculation about their marriage. The couple have repeatedly asked for privacy, even as their every outing is documented by photographers and fans alike.
For Bieber, who has spent more than half his life in the public eye, the latest video is a familiar frustration expressed anew: a request, made directly to the cameras, to be left alone.
