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Justin Bieber to Release Surprise Album ‘Swag' With Artwork Featuring Wife Hailey and Son Jack
Justin Bieber is back. The singer will release a surprise album titled Swag on Friday, July 11, a music insider tells Us Weekly. The insider confirms that photos posted to Justin's Instagram Story on Thursday, July 10, featuring his wife, Hailey Bieber, and their son, Jack, are part of the artwork for his seventh studio record. In the images, the heavily tattooed Grammy winner, 31, poses both shirtless and in a white tank top with baggy jeans while lounging outdoors on a couch alongside Hailey, 28, and their 10-month-old. Justin Bieber Through the Years: From Teen Heartthrob to Married Man Billboards recently erected in Iceland, where Justin recorded music earlier this year, and Los Angeles include one of the black-and-white shots alongside the title, Swag. Meanwhile, a digital billboard seen in New York City's Times Square revealed the Def Jam project has 20 tracks such as "All I Can Take," "Go Baby," "Butterflies," "Dadz Love" and "Forgiveness." Rappers Gunna, Sexyy Red and Cash Cobain are featured as collaborators, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which broke the news. Us Weekly has reached out to Justin's rep for comment. The Best Albums of 2024: Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and More This will be the pop star's first album since 2021's Justice, which included the hit singles "Holy," "Lonely," "Anyone," "Hold On," "Peaches" and "Ghost." The news comes in the midst of a turbulent time for Justin, who has worried fans in recent months with his bizarre behavior and drug use. He also endured a shakeup within his inner circle, parting ways with longtime manager Scooter Braun in 2023 and more recently falling out with his childhood friend and former business partner Ryan Good. "He is going through a lot of changes," a source close to the Biebers exclusively told Us last month. "Navigating fatherhood, trying to put out music [and] past traumas surfacing has been a lot for him." Justin's former collaborators and team members have also publicly voiced their concerns. Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber: A Timeline of Their Relationship "Whatever he's going through, I pray for him and hope he's OK," Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd — who cowrote some of the entertainer's biggest hits, including 2015's "Where Are Ü Now" and "What Do You Mean?" — told The Hollywood Reporter in April. An unnamed ex-employee added, "Seeing him disintegrate like this … it's watching the embodiment of someone not living their purpose. He's lost. There's no one protecting him because there's no one there willing to say no to him. You say no, you get blown out." However, Justin's rep insisted to Us at the time that the star was "committed to following the right path" despite the speculation surrounding him. Justin and Hailey married in 2018 and welcomed Jack last summer.
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Justin Bieber Releases Surprise 7th Album ‘Swag'
Justin Bieber has finally dropped his long-awaited seventh album titled Swag. The Grammy winner, 31, released the new project on Friday, July 11. "This is more of a personal project that Justin has been wanting to put out, almost like a mixtape," a source tells Us Weekly. "His label is planning a more traditional pop album for early next year." Just one day earlier, a music insider confirmed Justin's surprise album to Us, revealing that photos posted on his Instagram Story featuring his wife of nearly seven years, Hailey Bieber, and their 10-month-old son, Jack, were part of the record's artwork. The images showed Justin posing shirtless and in a white tank top with baggy jeans while spending time outside with his family. Justin Bieber Through the Years: From Teen Heartthrob to Married Man Justin also teased the album with billboards around the world in Iceland, where he hit the studio to record music earlier this year, Los Angeles and New York City, which displayed the title Swag alongside black-and-white photos and unveiled the project's 21-song tracklist, including 'Go Baby,' 'Dadz Love' and 'Forgiveness.' This marks Justin's first studio album since Justice, which was released in March 2021 and spawned hits such as 'Peaches,' 'Holy,' 'Ghost' and 'Anyone.' In recent months, Justin has sparked concern with his behavior on social media. He ultimately addressed the speculation about his well-being in a string of June Instagram posts. 'Quit asking me if I'm OK. Quit asking me how I'm doing. I don't do that to you. Because I know how life is for all of us. It's hard,' he told fans via his Story. 'Let's encourage our people not [to] project our insecurities onto one another. Your concern doesn't come off as care, it's just oppressive, weirdo.' Justin Bieber's Ups and Downs Through the Years: Relationship Drama, Health Issues and More Justin later admitted that he knows he's 'broken,' emphasizing, 'Don't you think if I could have fixed myself, I would have already?' A source told Us in June that Justin 'has felt lost recently' since 'he is going through a lot of changes' in both his professional and personal life, including moving on with his music career after parting ways with his longtime manager, Scooter Braun, in 2023. 'Navigating fatherhood, trying to put out music [and] past traumas surfacing has been a lot for him,' the insider said. Despite the persistent concerns about Justin, his rep told Us in April, 'As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue. But, they won't deter him from staying committed to following the right path.'
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Justin Bieber Insists He's Not ‘Walking Away' as He Sings About Relationship Struggles on New Album
Justin Bieber has just dropped his latest album, Swag, which features several songs about the highs and lows of relationships. The album, released on Friday, July 11, comes amid speculation from fans about the state of Justin's marriage to . (Justin wed Hailey in 2018, and the couple welcomed their first child, son Jack Blues, in August 2024.) Several songs on Swag feature lyrics about love as well as its struggles, and some appear to reference Hailey. The 10th track on the album, titled 'Walking Away,' contains lyrics hinting at tough times in a relationship. Hailey Bieber Supports Justin Bieber's New Album, Slams 'Losers' for Rumors of Marriage Woes 'So tell me why you're throwing stones at my back / You know I'm defenseless,' Justin, 31, sings. Later, he adds, 'And, girl, we better stop before we say some s*** / We've been testing our patience / I think we better off if we just take a break / And remember what grace is.' Despite singing about testing times, Justin suggests he is in the marriage for the long haul. 'Baby, I ain't walking away / You were my diamond / Gave you a ring / I made you a promise,' he sings. 'I told you I'd change / It's just human nature / These growing pains / And baby, I ain't walking away.' In another part of the song, Justin appears to acknowledge issues in a relationship before doubling down on his earlier sentiments. 'I know we have this moment to face,' he sings. 'Baby, I ain't walking away.' Meanwhile, in 'Go Baby,' another track on the album, Justin references Hailey as he sings the line, 'That's my baby / She's iconic / iPhone case / Lip gloss on it.' Hailey is the founder of beauty brand Rhode, which she recently sold for $1 billion. One of the products Rhode famously released was a phone case with a built-in lip gloss holder. Elsewhere in "Go Baby," Justin again sings about tough times and offers a shoulder to cry on during the dark days. 'When sunlight turns to shadow and it gets hard to face / Like water to a flower, babe, I know you need the rain / Nothing needs to work out and nothing needs to break / Don't need to pretend that you're OK,' the lyrics read. Justin Bieber Calls Wife Hailey Bieber His 'Forever' Amid Ongoing Rumors About Their Marriage 'So cry on my shoulder, just turn into me / Cry on my shoulder whenever you need it,' Justin continues, later adding, 'Lay you down and I can love it away, just stay by my side.' The song 'Daisies' also appears to touch on similar themes. 'Throwin' petals like, 'Do you love me or not?' / Head is spinnin', and it don't know when to stop / You said 'Forever,' babe, did you mean it or not?' Justin sings. 'And if it ain't right, babe, you know I respect it / But if you need time, just take your time / Honey, I get it, I get it, I get it.'
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Scooter Braun Calls Justin Bieber's New Album ‘Beautiful' — And Hailey Bieber Seemingly Reacts
Scooter Braun had plenty to say about former client Justin Bieber's latest album, Swag. 'Been having a beautiful start to the weekend and getting a lot of texts about how I feel about Justin's new album,' Braun, 44, wrote in a lengthy Instagram Story statement shared on Saturday, July 12. 'This is, without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date." He added, 'It's beautiful, raw and truly him. And that matters.' Bieber, 31, dropped Swag — his first album since 2021's Justice — on Friday, July 11. The collection of 21 songs includes 'Daisies,' which Braun used in his social media upload. There's 'No Bad Blood' Between Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun: It Was 'Time to Move On' 'This is more of a personal project that Justin has been wanting to put out, almost like a mixtape,' a source exclusively told Us Weekly of the record. 'His label is planning a more traditional pop album for early next year.' Braun, meanwhile, is credited with first discovering Bieber via YouTube before going on to sign him as a client. The duo officially parted ways in 2023. 'I've had the privilege of witnessing [Justin's] growth for almost two decades. Along every journey, there comes a time when an artist fully steps into their own — and that's what he's done here,' Braun added on Saturday. 'He poured his soul into this project, and you can feel it in every single run.' Braun also praised Bieber's surprise release strategy. 'The way he chose to release it is just as intentional as the music itself,' he wrote. I'm happy to see him do it his way. I have played no roll [sic] in the one, but as someone who's always believed in him, I'm incredibly proud and impressed and genuinely enjoying this music.' Justin Bieber Releases Surprise 7th Album 'Swag' Braun continued, 'Justin has a special tone that I have witnessed for almost two decades. It's the best in the world, and because of that special tone, I have to say 'Daisies' is probably my favorite [song] on the album.' Braun concluded his message by asking his followers to stream Swag and 'support an authentic voice.' While Justin has not publicly responded to Braun's message of support, his wife, Hailey Bieber, seemingly had something to say. Around the same time that Braun posted his statement, Hailey, 28, uploaded a side-eye selfie captioned with Mariah Carey's 'Obsessed.' While it's not overtly known if Hailey's mention was a pointed dig at Braun, Us previously confirmed that she helped Justin go in a different direction with his managerial team. A second source told Us in August 2023 that Hailey "led the charge that led Justin to leave [Scooter] for another manager.'
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Hailey Bieber Supports Justin Bieber's New Album, Slams ‘Losers' for Rumors of Marriage Woes
Hailey Bieber clapped back at rumors about her and 's marriage issues while supporting her husband's new album. 'Is it finally clocking to you f***ing losers?' Hailey, 28, wrote via her Instagram Story on Thursday, July 10, alongside an ad in New York City's Times Square about Justin's upcoming project, Swag. Hailey seemingly hinted that Justin's eye-raising actions in recent months was pegged to his new album and not signs that their marriage was in trouble. The model also reposted several billboards featuring her husband's new album cover in honor of the upcoming release on Friday, July 11. Justin Bieber to Release Surprise Album 'Swag' With Artwork Featuring Wife Hailey and Son Jack Both Hailey and Justin, 31, teased cover art for the record via their respective social media accounts. Hailey posted a photo of the couple in a park with her looking forward while Justin's back is toward the camera. In a black-and-white photo posted via Justin's Instagram Story, the 'Baby' singer stares into his wife's eyes as she looks intensely back into his. The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, also posed for pictures with their 10-month-old son, Jack, one of which was displayed in Times Square in support of the album. The image shows Hailey carrying Jack, who is only wearing a diaper. Hailey is wearing a white tank and baggy blue jeans, which matches her husband. Justin stands in the foreground of the picture rocking jeans that are sagging to reveal his tightey whities. Justin Bieber and Wife Hailey Bieber Have Pickleball Date at the Lake Amid Troubled Marriage Rumors Hailey and Justin are also wearing pairs of slides, which are part of the singer's new clothing line, Skylrk. (Skylrk launched its website on Thursday, which Hailey also promoted on her Instagram.) Justin's clothing launch and new album announcement come amid a rocky time for the Grammy winner and his wife. Justin worried fans over the past few months with his social media rants, bizarre photo drops and alleged drug use. 'He is going through a lot of changes,' an insider exclusively told Us Weekly in June. 'Navigating fatherhood, trying to put out music [and] past traumas surfacing has been a lot for him.' Justin and Hailey sparked rumors there was trouble in paradise in March when they seemingly unfollowed each other on social media. Hailey, however, called it a 'glitch' via TikTok, claiming she 'didn't unfollow him.' Justin Bieber Calls Wife Hailey Bieber His 'Forever' Amid Ongoing Rumors About Their Marriage Despite speculation that they were on rocky ground, a source close to the couple exclusively told Us in May that Hailey is 'very patient and accommodating and helps [Justin] a lot.' The insider called Hailey 'the most supportive wife,' whom Justin 'feels grateful to have' by his side.
