Justin Bieber has sparked global conversations about mental health after sharing candid Instagram posts about his struggles with anger and self-doubt.
The 31-year-old pop star has sold over R3.7 billion worth of albums worldwide.
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The singer revealed his journey toward emotional growth in a series of heartfelt updates that left fans both moved and concerned, according to E News.
On 22 March, Bieber posted many photos—including a childhood snap and a shot of his seven-month-old son, Jack Blues. Alongside the photos, he included an admission.
“I got anger issues too, but I wanna grow and not react so much smh”. The post garnered millions of views within hours. This marked a rare moment of vulnerability from the Grammy-winning artist.
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Hours later, he shared a video of a jam session at home, confessing: “Sometimes I think I hate myself when I feel myself start to become inauthentic”.
Bieber reflected on societal pressures, adding: “Then I remember we’re all being made to think we’re not enough”.
This isn’t Bieber’s first time addressing mental health. Earlier this month he revealed feeling “unworthy” and like a “fraud”, according to People.
He wrote: “People told me my whole life ‘wow Justin u deserve that’… but I have always felt unworthy”.
FACING SCRUTINY
His wife, Hailey Bieber, has also faced scrutiny, with the couple dismissing unfounded drug-use rumours as “exhausting and pitiful”.
While Bieber’s fame spans continents, his openness resonates locally.
Mental health remains a pressing issue in South Africa, where stigma often silences conversations.
As one fan noted: “Seeing someone as influential as Justin talk about anger and self-doubt normalises these struggles—it’s not just ‘rich people’s problems’.”
CULTURAL SHIFT TOWARDS VULNERABILITY
Bieber’s posts coincided with photos of him and Hailey enjoying a sushi dinner in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.
A source close to the couple told People: “They’re thriving as parents and focusing on their careers”. Bieber’s team also shut down speculation, calling recent gossip “salacious”.
Bieber’s journey mirrors a broader cultural shift toward vulnerability.
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By sharing his imperfections, he challenges the idea that celebrities must project perfection. As he wrote: “I say all this to say. If you feel sneaky welcome to the club”.
Justin Bieber’s raw honesty is sparking dialogue. His courage to confront flaws head-on offers a refreshing reminder: growth is messy, but it’s worth the fight.
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