Justin Bieber’s Coachella Outing Triggers Fan Concern: ‘Needs Better Friends’

The 31-year-old pop star was spotted in a now-viral TikTok video puffing on what looked like a joint during an exclusive party dubbed Friday Nights in the Desert near the Indio, California, festival grounds.
In the clip, Justin Bieber is seen hunched over, nodding his head to his own 2015 hit, “What Do You Mean?” which is a scene fans say was far from carefree.
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Fans Say Justin Bieber’s Behavior Is A Cry For Help
In another part of the video, the shirtless singer moved erratically in a crowd to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” prompting a wave of concern online.
“He needs better friends by his side,” one fan commented.
“I’m sorry, but he doesn’t look OK he’s not just ‘having fun,’ he’s definitely under some hard influence,” another claimed.
A third chimed in, “I’m mad that the people around him are not doing anything,”.
Someone else wrote, “poor guy, i don’t understand why they say he is enjoying. You can see clearly he needs help.”
“I think I’ve seen this film before, and I didn’t like the ending,” another TikToker said, quoting the Taylor Swift song.
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Bieber Called Out By Fans For Acting Out As A New Father
Others were mad at this behavior as he is now a father and felt he should “not be acting this way.”
“I’m getting frustrated,” someone commented. “He has a freaking child at home and acting like an addict. As somebody in the comment wrote just IMAGINE if Hailey acted like this she would have gotten death threats.”
“And he’s a dad…” another said.
It’s not the first time Bieber’s behavior has raised eyebrows this year.
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Justin Bieber ‘Facing A Lot Of Different Demons,’ Source Claims
As The Blast reported just days ago, the pop star is reportedly worrying people once close to him, as new reports claim he’s “facing a lot of different demons” and making “really poor decisions” that are damaging his friendships, finances, and business relationships.
“He is making some really poor decisions lately, further impacting friendships, money, and business,” a source told People magazine. “People are worried about him.”
Insiders say Bieber’s recent ties, including past associations with embattled rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently jailed awaiting trial, and his fractured relationship with former longtime manager Scooter Braun are weighing heavily on the singer.
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Bieber Reportedly Facing Financial Fallout From Canceled Tour
This also come just days after Bieber’s reps slammed claims he’s in major debt. But according to a Hollywood Reporter bombshell titled “Justin Bieber’s Crisis of Faith?”, multiple sources allege the singer is still grappling with financial fallout from the cancellation of his Justice World Tour.
The tour was delayed in 2020 due to COVID, and again in 2022 after Bieber revealed he was battling Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused facial paralysis. But the final cancellation, insiders say, triggered massive consequences.
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Justin Bieber Explodes On Paparazzi In Desert Showdown
Earlier this month, the “Baby” singer lashed out at paparazzi in the California desert after they swarmed him during a quiet coffee break, and the entire encounter was caught on camera.
In the video, posted by TheHollywoodFix on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the 31-year-old pop star can be seen grabbing a cold brew when he suddenly notices he’s being filmed.
“What the f-ck?” Bieber snapped. “In the desert, really?”
Clearly fed up, he continued his verbal smackdown, calling the photographers “f-cking a—holes” and adding, “Why are you guys out here? You’re gonna record me and sh-t, too. Give me a f-cing break for two seconds.”
The outburst comes just days after fans raised eyebrows over photos Bieber posted to Instagram appearing to smoke from a bong, sparking fresh concern about his mental state and choices.
While Bieber’s reps have pushed back on recent rumors, including reports about his finances and friendships, these latest outings are only adding to the growing speculation that the superstar may be at a breaking point.