Rapper Sexyy Red defends Justin and Hailey Bieber's marriage after fans react to the pair kissing

Rapper Sexxy Red has defended Justin Bieber after fans claimed that the 'Baby' singer looked happier in her company than that of his wife's, Hailey Bieber.

Justin has left fans increasingly concerned for his welfare in recent weeks, after posting unusual and regular content on his public Instagram account.

Citing just a few examples, the pop star made an 'embarrassing' dig at his ex Selena Gomez, as well as dividing his 294 million followers with a 'disrespectful' post believed to be about his wife and mother of their child, Jack, who was born last August.

But the singer took another hit yesterday (17 April), after posting a video of himself attending rapper Sexxy Red's birthday party.

The star could be seen beaming in the clip, as he planted a kiss on her cheek. But fans in the comments noted that he looked happier in that environment than when he's with his wife, Hailey.

One said: "I be DAMNED IF MY HUSBAND KISSING SOMEONE CHEEK!"

And another added: "Justin don’t be smiling like that with his girl."

But after one too many comments, the rapper came to her friend's defence, as she responded: "Yes he do!!"

Hailey also commented on the post, leaving three heart-eyes emojis to show her approval.

Both Justin Bieber and Sexyy Red have shared a series of posts on social media together (Instagram/@justinbieber)

Others in the comments appreciated that the star was probably just enjoying his night.

One said: "Justin just trying to have a good time. Protect this man."

Speaking to PEOPLE last week, a source noted that the star's close circle are concerned for his well-being.

They said: "He is facing a lot of different demons right now. He is making some really poor decisions lately, further impacting friendships, money, and business."

They added that people are 'worried' about the 31-year-old.

The series of snaps and videos divided fans online (Instagram/@justinbieber)

Amid his stresses is the impending trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who Justin worked with in the mid-2010s.

A former team member also implied that the star was in a lot of debt, after cancelling his world tour in 2022. But a representative from his team spoke out last week, with a statement which said: "This is just clickbait stupidity based on unnamed - and clearly ill-informed - ‘sources,’ disappointed that they no longer work with Justin.

"As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue.

"But, they won’t deter him from staying committed to following the right path."