Justin Bieber Rants About Wanting To 'Rip' Off Heads Of Paparazzi As He Compares Himself To Princess Diana
By Favour Adegoke on April 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM EDT

Justin Bieber recently took to Instagram to express frustration over constant paparazzi harassment, drawing parallels to Princess Diana and calling for change.
He also shared firsthand footage of being swarmed by photographers with his wife, Hailey Bieber, prompting an outpouring of support from fans.
Justin Bieber has recently been very vocal about his disdain for the paparazzi and now tends to confront them when they get in his face to snap photos.
Justin Bieber Speaks Out On Paparazzi Harassment While Comparing Himself To Princess Diana

Bieber has taken to Instagram to express frustration over the constant invasion of his privacy, even going as far as comparing himself to the late Princess Diana, who suffered a tragic experience at the hands of the paparazzi.
In a heartfelt and impassioned message, the 31-year-old singer opened up about "getting hit from all angles" by relentless media attention.
He shared an image of a lion, calling it a symbol of divine strength, and wrote: "THE LION. I BELIEVE GOD IS MY LION. MY STRONG LEADER! ABLE TO FIGHT FOR ME ON MY BEHALF. I BELIEVE WHEREVER I AM, HE IS."
Bieber admitted he's struggling to remain composed amid the chaos.
"I'm CURRENTLY ASKING HIM TO HELP ME WITH PATIENCE BECAUSE IT CAN BE REALLY HARD TO NOT RIP THESE F-CKIN GUYS' HEADS OFF," he confessed. "THROUGH THE CHAOS SOMEHOW GOD ALWAYS BRINGS ME BACK TO HIMSELF."

Bieber continued by saying he's working on letting go of anger toward himself and those who seek to exploit him.
He noted, "Today I'm forgiving myself for my own selfishness, AND forgiving THOSE WHO SEEK TO USE AND ABUSE ME SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY WANT TO CAPITALIZE off of me, Or Their jealousy makes them want to make me feel small like how they feel. However [you] slice it, I'm getting hit from all angles."
Referencing Princess Diana, Bieber said: "People have had to die [cause] of this sh-t, Princess Diana is the first that comes to mind smh. We gotta do better, please, can we make a change?"
The Singer Shared Paparazzi Footage: 'This Has To Stop'
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Bieber's latest post comes after he voiced his frustration with the paparazzi after sharing a video of a recent encounter involving him and his wife, Hailey.
In the clip, filmed by the singer, the couple is seen being swarmed by photographers as they exit a building and head toward a waiting vehicle.
At one point, a member of their team can be heard warning, "Watch out, guys," as the pair navigates through the crowd. As the photographers surround their vehicle, someone can be heard pleading, "Guys, can you back up please?" Unfortunately, the request is largely ignored.
Hailey is briefly seen following behind as she climbs into the car, while a member of their entourage attempts to take control of the situation.
Shining a flashlight toward the paparazzi, he states firmly, "You guys done? Go ahead. Go, y'all good. Go!"
Irritated, the "Baby" singer comments, "Look at these guys, man," as cameras continue to click around them. Alongside the video, Bieber captioned: "This has to stop."
Fans Rally Around Justin Bieber After Revealing Intense Paparazzi Encounter

After sharing a firsthand video of his recent run-in with paparazzi, Bieber was met with an outpouring of empathy and support from fans in the comments.
One follower commented, "Holy, that's so crazy from the person being photographed POV, the flashes are so intense."
Another added, "No one deserves to be chased and blinded by flashes just for existing. You're a human being, not a product. Sending you peace and privacy, Justin."
Many echoed similar sentiments, with a fan writing: "Dang, I think this is the first celeb pov of paparazzi we've gotten…really does show the perspective."
Another shared, "The worst part is knowing this happens multiple times in one day. This would drive anyone insane. So sad."
Rumors Swirl About Justin And Hailey Bieber's Marriage Amid Mental Health Concerns

The clip comes as speculation around Bieber's well-being and his marriage has intensified in recent weeks.
While the couple appeared together at Coachella and shared glimpses of their time online, fans have voiced concern about Bieber's mental state.
Things worsened when the singer was seen smoking next to his younger brother.
However, a source close to the couple told People Magazine they're trying to shut out the negativity.
"Justin is having fun, vibing out, and yes, he smokes weed like everyone else. But everything he does is being weaponized against him," they explained.
"It's not like his son, Jack, is at these events. And his brother's a teenager," the source noted. "Justin's dad came into town to bring [Jaxon] to Coachella after he saw how much fun Justin and Hailey had the first weekend."
"Look on his socials, he had an amazing time," the insider added. "They're just tired of people turning everything into something bad."
Hailey Bieber Is 'Genuinely' Worried About Her Husband

Addressing the marriage rumors, the source insisted the Rhode Skin founder isn't looking to leave.
"Hailey is not on the verge of wanting a divorce or leaving him. It's just completely untrue," the insider said. "If anything she's sad about how hard everyone is being on him now that he finally is coming back out of his shell."
Still, another insider painted a more complicated picture.
"She's been in tears about his behavior lately," they told the news outlet. "Things have gotten bad quickly. She's genuinely scared something bad is going to happen to Justin."
Nevertheless, Hailey is said to be "very loyal" to her husband. "She's not walking away, but she knows something has to change," the source noted.