Justin Bieber issues statement after fans question his health and accuse him of being on drugs

Justin Bieber has issued a statement after fans questioned his health and accused him of being on drugs.

Last week, the 30-year-old 'Baby' singer sparked some serious speculation online with fans branding Bieber as 'frail and unrecognisable' following the release of several new paparazzi snaps.

The snap in question sees the father-of-one - who shares a son named Jack with wife Hailey Bieber - walking down the street in New York city, wearing his baggy black trousers down to his knees and several layers of outerwear up top.

A similar photo of Justin was also shared by controversial TV and internet personality Oli London on X (formerly Twitter), who - claiming to be quoting the Daily Mail - wrote: "Justin Bieber appears frail and unrecognizable, sparking concerns for his health.

A paparazzi photo of Justin Bieber went viral last week, with many online accusing the singer of being on drugs (XNY/Star Max / Contributor / Getty Images)

"The singer has become 'borderline reclusive' and is 'struggling' with his wife said to be in a constant battle desperately trying to help him."

Since the paparazzi snaps began going viral, however, thousands of the star's fans have sped to his defence - including one who put any changes to his appearance down to his busy schedule.

"Justin Bieber is a man who is a father, husband, son & friend & literally has been spending day & night at the studio for almost a week straight & god forbid he looks tired," they tweeted.

"The man is human & is allowed to look tired walking down the street."

A second added: "He looks perfectly NORMAL. He ain't on a stage, no need to put up an act & wear stage outfits. He's OFF work living his life like all off work people do. World's so comfortable harassing him for everything.

Thousands of fans have rushed to Bieber's defense (Aeon/GC Images)

"He's less than perfect & world's at his throat."

Another expressed sympathy towards the star for anything he might be going through behind the scenes, writing: "I really hope he's okay man, not sure what's happened but hopefully he's doing fine".

And a final fan continued: "Looks like Justin Bieber can't catch a break—every public appearance sparks more rumours. Are the speculations just noise, or is there more to this 'picture-perfect' couple than meets the eye?"

A rep for Bieber has now denied allegations that the singer has been using drugs, telling Rolling Stone in a statement that both Bieber and his wife have said the public’s obsession over his mental and physical health is 'exhausting and pitiful and shows that despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive'.

Bieber's rep has since denied allegations that the singer has been using drugs (Instagram/@justinbieber)

The reps added that the last year was 'very transformative for him as he ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him'.

The statement in question, which was first reported by TMZ, concluded by claiming that the star 'hadn't slept because he had been recording all night which is why he looked a bit worse for wear when he stepped out to get some fresh air'.

"He'd also spent part of the evening caring for his son who was having trouble falling asleep as well," TMZ added.

Tyla has reached out to Justin Bieber's representatives for further comment.