Justin Bieber has sparked renewed concern among fans following a string of emotionally charged and cryptic Instagram posts over the weekend.
The 31-year-old pop star posted a close-up selfie on Saturday, accompanied by a caption that left many followers worried: “Tired of transactional relationships. If I have to do something to be loved, that’s not love.”
The post immediately drew attention, with fans noting the somber tone and introspective message. Some described the comment as “emotionally drained” and uncharacteristic of the typically upbeat artist.
One user wrote, “This post sounds like it’s coming from a 20-year-old, not someone in their 30s with a wife and kid.” Another added, “Love is transactional — that’s the point. It isn’t unconditional unless it’s from a parent to a child.”
Some fans even compared Bieber’s recent behavior to that of Britney Spears, dubbing him “the Britney of our generation,” in reference to Spears’ own public struggles with mental health and media scrutiny.
The concern deepened on Sunday when Bieber posted another emotional message, this time suggesting a spiritual turning point: “I’m accepting that God forgives me this morning. So I can forgive myself and others today. Join me if you would like.”
Alongside the post, he shared more selfies and several Instagram Stories that referenced ketamine, a powerful dissociative drug sometimes used in mental health treatments — but also associated with misuse.
In one particularly unsettling screenshot, Bieber appeared to be asking an AI chatbot: “Has ketamine been used to control people’s emotions?”
The AI’s response pointed to controversial reports of ketamine being used by law enforcement as a form of chemical restraint in certain situations, further fueling speculation about Bieber’s mental and emotional state.
Fans have since flooded social media with messages of support and concern, urging the singer to seek help, take a break from the spotlight, or speak more openly if he’s facing personal challenges.
Bieber has been candid in the past about his struggles with depression, fame, and self-worth. However, these latest posts suggest he may be grappling with deeper internal issues, leaving his supporters both alarmed and empathetic.
