Justin Bieber’s recent Instagram activity has left fans confused and concerned. The 31-year-old singer shared a close-up photo of his hairy nipple on his newly renamed @lilbieber account, continuing a pattern of cryptic posts. These updates, including zoomed-in images of his nose and ears, have raised questions about his mental health and strained marriage to Hailey Bieber.
Justin Bieber, now posting as @lilbieber, shared a striking image of his tattooed nipple with coarse hairs, captioned with six blond man emojis. Fans expressed confusion and frustration in the comments. One user remarked, “This post ain’t clocking dawg,” while another urged, “Go to therapy.” This follows a similar post of his other nipple a week earlier, marking a peculiar focus for the Canadian star.
Recent uploads also feature extreme close-ups of his nose, ears, and face, each accompanied by vague emoji captions that offer no clear intent. The shift from his full name to @lilbieber has fueled speculation about a change in his public persona.
The unusual posts contrast with Bieber’s more traditional content, such as photos of his wife, Hailey, and their 10-month-old son, Jack Blues Bieber, born in August 2024. Fans worry these erratic updates signal deeper struggles, especially given the sharp criticism in the comments. The lack of context behind the posts has left many questioning Bieber’s state of mind and intentions.
Reports from Us Weekly suggest Bieber’s behaviour is straining his marriage to Hailey. A source described Justin as “a hard person to deal with recently” due to personal challenges, noting that “it’s been hard on her.” The couple, married since 2018 with an official ceremony in 2019, welcomed their son in 2024. However, tensions have reportedly escalated in the past month. Another source revealed Hailey’s concern for Justin, stating, “He hasn’t been down like this in quite some time.” Her frustration grows as his unpredictable online antics continue.
Despite personal challenges, Hailey remains focused on her career. She recently sold her beauty brand, Rhode, to e.l.f. Beauty for $1 billion, staying on as Chief Creative Officer and Strategic Advisor. Publicly, the couple projects unity, as seen in Bieber’s photos of them with their son and pickleball paddles near a golf cart, suggesting efforts to maintain normalcy.
Bieber’s relationship with Hailey began in 2015, with a brief split that preceded their reunion in 2018. Their marriage has faced scrutiny, but the birth of their son marked a hopeful milestone. The current wave of cryptic posts recalls past periods of public concern for Bieber’s mental health, though no official statement clarifies his present state. The contrast between his odd Instagram activity and family-oriented posts underscores the complexity of his situation.