During the second week of the Coachella 2025 festival, Justin Bieber caused a wave of comments due to his physical appearance and behavior. Videos circulating on social media showed the singer jerseyless, noticeably thin, and smoking what appeared to be marijuana or a cigar, which sparked concern among his followers.
The images were taken at a private party called Friday Nights in the Desert, held in Thermal, California, near the festival site. The portal TMZ published footage of the event in which Bieber appeared relaxed, although captured from afar and with little clarity.
Videos and reactions on social media
However, other clips shared on social media allowed a much closer view of the artist. In them, he was seen dancing to his own songs, like "What Do You Mean?" as well as "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar, surrounded by attendees of the celebration.
In some shots, Bieber wore a loose jersey, smoked nonchalantly, and swayed to the music, which led many internet users to interpret his behavior as erratic or alarming.
