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The Game Defends Justin Bieber’s Emotional Outburst on Social Media

BY JO Mensah May 3, 2024 8:59 AM EDT
Justin Bieber and The Game
Justin Bieber and The Game Photo source: Instagram/@justinbieber, @losangelesconfidential

Pop star Justin Bieber recently stirred up social media with a series of teary-eyed photos posted on his Instagram page.

The singer did not provide any explanation for the emotional display, leading to a flurry of comments and reactions from fans and followers.

Among those who came to Bieber’s defense was rapper The Game. He took to the comments section to remind everyone that Bieber, like all of us, is human and has the right to express his emotions freely.

He criticized those who mocked Bieber’s vulnerability, pointing out that everyone has bad days and tough moments. The Game has been a vocal supporter of Bieber since the early days of his career.

The Game has previously praised Bieber for breaking color lines and being a lively performer who connects with his young fans. He also shared a personal anecdote about his son’s reaction when he changed the radio station while Bieber’s ‘Baby’ remix was playing.

Some fans believe that the emotional display might be related to the death of his beloved friend and roommate, Chris King. Bieber had paid tribute to King on his Instagram Story.

His wife, Hailey Bieber, commented on the photos, calling him a “pretty crier,” which seemed to dispel any rumors that the crying posts had anything to do with their relationship.

Justin Bieber and Jayden Smith’s Coachella moment

Meanwhile, this year’s Weekend One of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was a whirlwind of memorable performances, celebrity sightings, and, unfortunately, another instance of casual homophobia permeating online discourse.

The latter stemmed from a viral clip capturing a seemingly intimate moment between pop star Justin Bieber and his close friend, actor and musician Jaden Smith.

In the video, Bieber embraces Smith from behind, swaying and kissing him. While the interaction may have been a harmless display of affection between friends, it ignited a firestorm of homophobic comments and reactions across social media platforms.

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