Beliebers, grab your oversized hoodies and emotional support playlists because the internet has once again decided that Justin Bieber is either broke, broken, or both. But fear not—his team says he’s fine. Like, totally rich, emotionally complex artist fine.
So here’s the scoop: JB has been raising eyebrows lately by doing that classic celebrity soft-launch-of-a-crisis thing—deleting people off Instagram, posting cryptic stories, and maybe crying in the rain (unconfirmed, but it feels on brand). Naturally, the rumor mill hit max RPM.
According to a new profile, Justin might be facing some financial turbulence. And not the “I forgot my wallet at brunch” kind—we’re talking an alleged $20 million owed to his tour promoter AEG. Apparently, they gave him a casual $40 million advance for the “Justice World Tour,” which he then canceled in 2023. So basically, AEG is that friend who loaned you money for a group trip and then you bailed and never paid them back. Except, like, way more zeroes.
But hold onto your Biebers, because his team clapped back harder than a TikTok diss track. Their response:
“Any source that is trying to sell you a story about alleged financial distress … either doesn’t understand the entertainment industry or, more likely, is trying to paint an unflattering portrait of Justin, which bears no resemblance to reality.”
Translation: “LOL, broke where? He still has more money than your town’s annual budget. Next question.”
Now, how is our boy really doing? Sources (aka people who may or may not have seen him at Erewhon once) say he’s “healthier than all of us — physically and mentally.” Which is both comforting and personally offensive. Like, wow, okay Justin, I didn’t need to be dragged into this.
But not everyone’s sipping the same optimistic smoothie. One ex-team member had a very dramatic take:
“Seeing him disintegrate like this … it’s watching the embodiment of someone not living their purpose.”
Sir, he’s not Voldemort evaporating into mist—he’s just chilling! Probably playing video games and rewatching The Office. Relax.
And then there’s Poo Bear (yes, that’s a real person, not a forgotten Care Bear), one of Justin’s old collaborators, who’s clearly trying to keep it classy:
> “Whatever he’s going through, I pray for him and hope he’s OK.”
Aka the celebrity version of “sending thoughts and vibes, but I’m staying outta this mess.”
Is Justin Bieber broke? No. Is he maybe taking a break from the chaos? Probably. Is he still richer than any of us will ever be, even if he dropped $20 mil down a manhole? 1000%.
So let’s all just give the guy some space, maybe Venmo him $5 for emotional support, and remember—he’s Justin Bieber, baby. He’ll be just fine.
