Justin Bieber disclosed a fallout with a former friend by posting screenshots of their heated texts on Instagram. The pop star revealed he felt “traumatized” and stated he would not suppress his emotions for anyone, saying that “conflict” was an inevitable part of their relationship.
Justin Bieber shares text messages with ‘unnamed’ friend on Instagram
Pop sensation Justin Bieber has shared text exchanges with a former friend who accused him of “lashing out” on Instagram. In the explosive messages, Bieber made it clear that those who could not handle his “anger” did not accept him as he is.
The 30-year-old artist noted, “I will never suppress my emotions for someone. Conflict is part of relationship. If you don’t like my anger you don’t like me.” The Grammy winner explained his feelings further by stating that his “anger” is a response to the pain he has been through. The artist stated, “Asking a traumatized person not to be traumatized is simply mean.”
After his “friend” informed him that they aren’t used to someone “lashing out,” Bieber stated that the friendship is “officially over.” He described their connection as a “short-lived relationship,” announcing he was blocking his former friend.
Bieber reiterated he does not need his “friend,” apparently a male, stating, “I will never accept a man calling my anger lashing out.” The “Peaches” hitmaker added, “I wasn’t kidding when I told u I didn’t need u as a friend.” He added that he has “good friends who will respect (his) boundaries.”
Bieber’s publicly airing private grievances has sparked widespread social media discourse, and fans have had mixed opinions regarding his response.
One X user posted, “These are the type of friends you actually do need. Ones that will hold you accountable instead of acting like everything’s just fine.” Another defended the singer’s response, stating: “It’s wild how people only allow compassion after someone breaks. Justin’s been saying he’s traumatized, struggling, and neurodivergent, and folks still mock him.”
Days before, Bieber made headlines after confronting paparazzi. The “Love Yourself” singer was seen saying “Get out of my f—— face!” to the people holding cameras.
The 31-year-old acclaimed artist explained to the paparazzi that he is not afraid to set “boundaries” (via Page Six).