Justin Bieber confronts paparazzi outside Malibu club and demands respect in viral outburst
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Pop star Justin Bieber was caught in a tense exchange with paparazzi outside Malibu’s Soho House on Thursday, sparking renewed concern among fans about his well-being. A video, first released by TMZ and widely shared on social media, shows Bieber visibly distressed as he confronts photographers who were filming him.
Bieber, 30, who shares a 9-month-old son, Jack Blues, with wife Hailey Bieber, approached the group alongside his security team, demanding personal space. Despite being greeted with a “Happy Father’s Day,” he launched into an emotional outburst. “We’re gonna set boundaries here today. I’m not afraid to set boundaries,” he said.
The singer accused the photographers of harassment, stating, “Stop provoking me. I'm a real dad, a real husband, a real man.” He added that their presence on what he described as his “private property in front of my car” crossed a line.
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“It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business… I’m a human fckin being standing around my car AT THE BEACH. Idk who the fck is paying to provoke me, but I’m not the f*cking one.”pic.twitter.com/19bclfEJT1When questioned about immigration raids, Bieber emphasized his frustration, saying, “I’m a real man with a real family... And you’re really in front of my face.” He repeatedly told them to back off, asserting, “Because I’m not to be f***ed with by any of you.”
Bieber also criticized how media outlets manipulate footage, saying, “You’ll take this video out of context like you always do... I’m at my wit’s fing end.” He further questioned the intent behind their persistence, asking, “I don’t know who the f’s paying you to provoke me, but I’m not the f***ing one.”
The incident follows a pattern of recent tensions between Bieber and the media, adding to ongoing concern from fans. Many condemned the paparazzi’s actions online, calling for stronger protections around celebrity privacy.