Justin Bieber posts marijuana photos and emotional messages as Hailey shares cryptic note
Justin Bieber drew attention on 14 May 2025 after sharing a series of Instagram posts showing marijuana use, just days after opening up about his mental state. The images included one of a large glass bong resting in his lap and another of the singer smoking a joint during a studio session in Iceland.
As reported by Daily Mail, Bieber, 31, also appeared with a vape pen and was photographed exhaling smoke outdoors, away from wife Hailey Bieber. The posts followed a controversial Mother's Day message in which he wrote, 'Love u moms but mothers day sucks a**,' before later sharing a softer tribute to Hailey and their infant son.
Hailey, 28, posted what appeared to be a pointed response. On Tuesday, she shared a photo of a handwritten note reading, 'Cry me a river, build me a bridge and get over it,' with the caption 'relevant.' She was later seen dining with Kendall Jenner in Los Angeles.
In the same period, Bieber promoted a phone case from his fashion brand SKYLRK designed to hold joints, noting that the original patent belongs to Hailey's skincare label, Rhode. 'If I want to make this case I'll have to pay her a fee,' he joked.
Separately, Bieber posted several emotional Instagram entries describing personal struggles, insecurities, and a renewed focus on faith. 'I'm just an average flawed guy,' he wrote. 'I continue to do and say things that hurt others unintentionally.' He added that he's been 'asking God to help' amid what he called difficult times.
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