Justin Bieber responds to 'gossip' and 'lies' after rumors swirl following Coachella

Justin Bieber is hitting back at what he calls “gossip” and “lies” on social media, addressing a whirlwind of concerns about his mental health that has spread online in recent months.
Justin Bieber is hitting back at what he calls “gossip” and “lies” on social media, addressing for the first time a whirlwind of concerns about his mental health that has spread online in recent months.
Bieber’s personal life has been a nonstop focus of internet speculation for years, with his every move documented by fan accounts and celebrity-focused media. Most recently, fans expressed concern on social media about his behavior at Coachella, where he was filmed smoking while dancing.
Bieber has rarely responded to the online rumors, but posted to Instagram on Thursday.
“They treat me like a-- out here, but if I remember that I am flawed too and god forgave me, It helps me to stop feeling better than those people who are mean and hurtful,” Bieber, 31, wrote. “Because when I’m really honest I can be mean and hurtful too.”
A representative for Bieber did not respond to a request for comment.
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