Justin Bieber has posted rare photographs of his ten-month-old son on Instagram, following growing concern from fans over his recent online activity. The 30-year-old Canadian singer and his wife, Hailey, 28, have largely kept their baby, named Jack, out of the public eye. However, Bieber shared a set of images on Friday in which he holds his son, though Jack’s face was purposefully obscured. The photos revealed only the baby’s hand and the back of his head, in line with the couple’s approach to maintaining his privacy.
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Fans were quick to praise the posts, commenting on Jack’s cuteness and Bieber’s designer Balenciaga T-shirt. Comments ranged from, “He looks just like you when you were his age,” to “Holding a baby while wearing Balenciaga is wild work.” Later the same day, Bieber shared more images of Jack’s tiny hand, accompanied by an unusual choice of music: the theme tune from the American series Law and Order. Despite the tender fatherly content, some followers remained concerned, noting that Bieber’s social media behaviour in recent months has been erratic.
Bieber has posted cryptic captions alongside blurred selfies, inviting followers to “point at his flaws” or “recognise your own lil b****.” One particular Instagram meme account shared supposed messages from a worried “Granpa” who expressed heartbreak for “Beber”, to which Bieber sharply replied, “Worry about yourself gramps.” In another post, he wrote, “I’m tired of transactional relationships,” prompting reactions suggesting the tone was immature for a man in his thirties with a young family.
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Rumours of strain in his marriage were reignited after Bieber admitted in a caption that he had once told Hailey she would “never” appear on a Vogue cover during a heated argument. “So mean,” he reflected, while trying to explain his mindset at the time. The post drew criticism and was seen by many as emblematic of his increasingly unpredictable online presence. Sightings of the star in New York earlier this year also raised eyebrows, as he appeared noticeably thin and unkempt. Combined with unusual online videos, including a topless rap performance on a private jet, fans are now urging those close to Bieber to ensure he receives the support he may need.
