Justin Bieber recently opened up about feeling “like a fraud” and “unqualified most days” in an honest social media post that has prompted renewed concern among fans regarding his wellbeing.
In an Instagram update shared on Thursday (13.03.25), the 31-year-old singer—who shot to worldwide fame during his teenage years—addressed ongoing rumors about his physical and mental health, as well as his marriage, by speaking candidly about his struggles with imposter syndrome.
He wrote, “People told me my whole life, ‘Wow, Justin, you deserve that.’ And I personally have always felt unworthy, like I was a fraud, like when people told me I deserve something. It made me feel sneaky, like, damn, if they only knew my thoughts. How judgmental I am, how selfish I really am… they wouldn’t be saying this.”
Bieber continued, “I say all this to say, if you feel sneaky, welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days.”
Discovered on YouTube at age 15 and signed by mentor Usher, Bieber released his debut single, “Baby,” in 2010, which thrust him into the global spotlight. Since then, he has sold an estimated 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Over the past few months, speculation about his health has grown, especially after public appearances in which he appeared somewhat disheveled. His representative has vehemently denied any claims that he has been using hard drugs, asserting that Justin is “in one of the best places in his life,” focusing on fatherhood and creating new music.
Throughout the rumors and concerns, Bieber and his wife, Hailey, 28—parents to their seven-month-old son, Jack Blues—have continued to show a solid front, whether in public outings or on social media. On March 1, the couple posted a celebratory message for Justin’s 31st birthday.
Still, alarm was raised again just days later when the singer shared photos on Instagram of himself appearing to smoke from a bong while riding an e-bike, accompanied by Cypress Hill’s “Hits from the Bong.”
In response, Bieber’s representative reiterated last month that he is not using any hard drugs and remains focused on both his family life and his musical endeavors.
