Justin Bieber has sparked fresh concern over his wellbeing after reposting a clip rejecting the idea of living life as a “clean man”.
The 31-year-old pop star shared the video to his Instagram Stories amid ongoing speculation about his alleged drug use, with the footage featuring a moment from rapper DMX’s 2013 appearance on the US talk show Iyanla, Fix My Life, in which the late performer — whose real name was Earl Simmons — dismissed the idea of complete sobriety.
In the clip, host Iyanla Vanzant, 71, asks DMX if he wants to “live his life as a clean man”.
DMX responds: “When you say clean – no weed? No drinking? Nothing?”
Vanzant replies: “Nothing. You need to be a clear, pure vessel for the voice of God.”
The rapper answers: “I think I’m exactly where I need to be with God.”
DMX died in April 2021 at the age of 50 after suffering a cocaine-induced heart attack.
The video, originally broadcast more than a decade ago, has resurfaced after being reshared by Justin without comment – a move that has drawn criticism and concern from fans.
The repost comes as speculation continues to swirl online about Justin’s own alleged drug use, with some social media users noting his increasingly erratic public appearances and behaviour.
In February, a representative for Justin denied what they described as “harmful” allegations about the singer, telling TMZ: “Despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive.”
The spokesperson added Justin had been in a “good place” with his wife, Hailey Bieber, 27, following the birth of their son, Jack Blues, in August 2024.
They also said 2024 had been “very transformative” for the singer, explaining he had ended “several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him”.
Despite the reassurances, Justin has continued to share photos of himself smoking – including while snowboarding and at Coachella - and recently posted sweat-drenched selfies that he captioned as part of a detox, though without further explanation.
Fans took to Instagram to comment on the latest post, with one writing: “Stay healthy and happy,” while another added: “Keep pushing.”
