Justin Bieber Struggling with Inner Demons and Making Unwise Choices, Says Former Circle of Friends

Justin Bieber has sparked worries among individuals who were once in his inner circle amid fears that the singer is not in a good place.

These people fear Bieber has been making “poor decisions” that have affected his friendships and cost him financially.

The recent claim comes after Justin Bieber’s reps released a statement slamming allegations that the singer is in debt and owing millions of dollars.

Bieber has reportedly left people who were once close to him worried about his behavior due to the kind of decisions he has been making.

A source speaking to the news outlet expressed concerns about the challenges Justin Bieber is currently dealing with, mentioning that he has been making unwise choices that are negatively affecting his relationships, finances, and professional endeavors.

“People are worried about him,” the insider added.

Rumors about Bieber facing money troubles have been circulating for some time, and these speculations have escalated following claims that the termination of his tour has led to ongoing financial difficulties for the singer.

An article in The Hollywood Reporter featured statements from a former staff member of Bieber, who revealed that the singer was facing severe financial issues amounting to millions of dollars after deciding to cancel his Justice World Tour.

Bieber had initially delayed the tour in 2020 because of the advent of the COVID pandemic, and again in 2022 after he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused facial paralysis.

In the THR article titled “Justin Bieber’s Crisis of Faith?,” the news outlet noted that Bieber was not only broke but also owed a “large debt” of about $20 million to tour promoter AEG after canceling his tour, as he was reportedly given a $40 million advance before starting it.

“To date, Bieber has only returned a portion of what he borrowed,” the news outlet shared in the bombshell report.

Bieber swiftly addressed the speculations that he has gone “broke” and is owing millions of dollars.

The singer reacted to the claims in a statement released by his team on Wednesday, in which they seemingly assured fans that he’s doing well.

“This is just clickbait stupidity based on unnamed — and clearly ill-informed — ‘sources,’ disappointed that they no longer work with Justin,” Bieber’s team wrote in the statement shared with Us Weekly.

They continued, “As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue. But they won’t deter him from staying committed to following the right path.”

Bieber’s team also denied the claims in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “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.”

Bieber also sparked concerns after he seemingly went on an overhaul of his inner circle, severing ties with his former manager Scooter Braun, his associate Allison Kaye, and longtime security chief Kenny Hamilton.

He has stopped working with some of his other key team members, including Ryan Good, the best man at his wedding and creative director of his streetwear brand, Drew House, which he recently stepped away from.

Bieber also reportedly felt betrayed by Tristar for allegedly mismanaging his finances for years and quit working with the company, after which he hired Edward White, who has worked with the likes of Johnny Depp, to manage the books.

However, his former friends and associates are questioning his decisions.

“Whatever he’s going through, I pray for him and hope he’s OK,” Bieber’s former collaborator Poo Bear, who co-wrote some of his biggest hits, including “What Do You Mean?” told The Hollywood Reporter.

“Seeing him disintegrate like this … it’s watching the embodiment of someone not living their purpose,” one former team member said. “He’s lost. There’s no one protecting him because there’s no one there willing to say no to him. You say no, you get blown out.”