Justin Bieber Impersonator Banned From Vegas Club After Fooling DJ & Fans
/ Aug 19, 2025, 10:52PM IST
Las Vegas was left stunned after a Justin Bieber impersonator tricked XS Nightclub staff, DJ Gryffin, and even concertgoers into believing he was the real pop icon. The impersonator, backed by a fake 'team,' convinced Gryffin that Bieber wanted to do a surprise performance. To a roaring crowd, he performed Sorry for over four minutes before fans realized it wasn't the singer himself. The nightclub has since banned the man, calling the elaborate ruse a one-time stunt that won't happen again. Watch.
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