Justin Bieber Shares Cryptic Music Updates
After debuting a new sound, the Canadian singer fights off countless rumors.
After months of teasing new music, Justin Bieber returns with updates via Instagram.
In a new post, he shares a shirtless photo in the studio with his arms raised. The caption read, “17” with no other context. Shortly after, the Canadian singer shared a new picture in dad mode. The sweet Instagram carousel features baby Bieber in a box as dad seemingly plays peek-a-boo. But that’s not what stopped fans dead in their tracks.
The “Baby” singer changed his Instagram handle from @justinbieber to @lilbieber. Given the usual stylization of Lil’ in rap, many fans took to his comments to share their new music theories. This discovery, alongside Bieber’s early 2025 reveal of trap music, only further fuels fan’s rap theories.
Justin Bieber is in the studio:
“17” pic.twitter.com/YbHUr8pTJ8
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 30, 2025
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At the start of 2025, the new father shared a video from the backseat of a vehicle, listening to none other than Bieber himself. “Okay, okay, okay I’m shaking off the hate,” the lyrics chanted. The snippet likens the sounds of Playboi Carti and has fans hyping up the alleged release with the hashtag #JustinBieberIsComing. With tweets like “The Prince of Pop is back” and “Lord only knows how long we’ve been waiting for new music from Justin! JB7 is coming, I can hardly wait any longer,” it’s clear his die-hard fans are eager for a revival.
Rumors began circulating in February of 2025 that Bieber’s comeback was on pause, however. Why? Well, recently a slew of fit pics and behind-the-scenes videos have been released, causing fans to question the health of their fav. On February 27, the Canadian singer posted a video of himself smoking, seemingly in response to rumors.
Although further details have yet to be shared, the video follows news that Bieber unfollowed Usher and rumors of a comeback. On January 12, Hypebeast highlighted the rumors:
Belloni’s What I’m Hearing newsletter claims that the 30-year-old is currently in the process of setting up his comeback, which includes hiring new legal representation. Bieber’s decision to return to recording music and possibly performing could be due to his significant debt to live events presenter AEG, which he incurred in 2022 after cancelling his tour to take care of his health. “I’m told Bieber needs the money and wants to work,” Belloni wrote via Consequence, also noting “other pop star expenses” as other probable reasons for his comeback.
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