Justin Bieber is stirring up controversy once again after posting a video of himself rapping about being “high.” The clip, shared on Instagram, comes just days after his spokesperson denied drug use allegations, calling them “harmful” and “pitiful.”
In the shirtless video, Bieber raps alongside a friend who is smoking a cigarette. The lyrics, “I fly like a fly guy, I fly high like a bagpipe, I go high like a bad guy,” quickly raised eyebrows. Fans reacted with excitement, some calling it “weird but cute,” while others speculated about the meaning behind the video.
The timing of the video has only fueled the ongoing speculation. Just a few days earlier, Bieber’s rep dismissed rumors of drug use, citing recent photos of the singer looking exhausted as a result of late-night recording sessions and caring for his newborn son, Jack Blues, born in August 2024.
Despite the denials, fans continue to speculate, particularly after Bieber’s recent public appearances, including a viral video of him at a Rhode Skin pop-up event on February 18. In that video, Bieber appeared to be swaying to music while wearing sunglasses indoors. The following days saw him photographed taking a smoke break with comedian Dave Chappelle.
As speculation continues, Bieber’s team remains firm in dismissing the drug rumors. Whether the rapper’s video is a playful moment or a subtle message, only time will tell.