Topics: Mental Health, Justin Bieber, Instagram, Celebrity, Music, Social Media
Justin Bieber has shared a sad message with his fans, calling himself a 'fraud'.
In a note-style post on his Instagram Story, the 'Baby' singer opened up on feelings of unworthiness he's experienced in his career.
Despite fame and fortune, Bieber explained he's often felt 'sneaky' in his life for one relatable reason.
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"People told me my whole life, 'wow Justin u deserve that', and I personally have always felt unworthy," the Canadian artist began.
"Like I was a fraud," Bieber added. "Like when people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky like, 'Damn, if they only knew my thoughts, how judgemental I am, how selfish I really am, they wouldn't be saying this.'"
He continued: "I say all this to say, if you feel sneaky, welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days."
Recently, fans have been growing concerned about Bieber's health after some speculated that the star, who shares son Jack with wife Hailey Bieber, could be using drugs.
This came after a paparazzi picture of Bieber went viral. While some fuelled the rumours about the singer, others quickly jumped to his defence.
"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," one fan posted on X.
"The man is human & is allowed to look tired walking down the street."
Another 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."
A rep for Bieber has since put the rumours to bed and denied allegations that he 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'.
First reported by TMZ, a source also claimed that Bieber '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.
