Justin Bieber Gets Steamy With SZA While Hailey Bieber Appears To Be On The Back Burner

By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on May 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM EDT

Justin Bieber (left) SZA (right)
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Justin Bieber sent shockwaves through the crowd during SZA and Kendrick Lamar’s "Grand National Tour" stop at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, joining SZA onstage for a surprise performance that had fans buzzing.

The 31-year-old pop star teamed up with the R&B sensation for a sultry rendition of their hit duet "Snooze," trading flirtatious verses and dancing in close proximity.

Justin Bieber even sweetly kissed her hand as they alternated singing the chorus.

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Justin Bieber Surprises Fans With Steamy SZA Duet

Justin Bieber and Sza hug on stage
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The chemistry onstage was undeniable, and while fans were thrilled by the unexpected moment, some couldn’t help but turn their attention to Hailey Bieber.

"Justin Bieber is a married man btw. He has chemistry with everyone except Hailey Bieber," someone claimed after seeing the video.

"And [Hailey] reposted him on the story, like ok girl," another individual expressed, adding a confused emoji.

"I feel so bad for Hailey. She deserves better," someone else said.

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Hailey Bieber Seems To Have Supported Her Hubby's Moment With SZA

Justin Bieber on stage with SZA
Instagram Stories | Hailey Bieber

However, fans need not read too much into it. Hailey seemed to express her emotion and pride by posting several teary-eyed emojis on her Instagram Stories, which showed she was clearly touched while watching her husband take the stage.

"Keep up with your delusional narratives," one of her fans wrote in an X post, resharing the snap from Hailey's Instagram Stories. "Hailey Bieber is SECURE."

"She isn’t an EX that was always jealous," someone else added. "She has a solid relationship with the man that chose to marry her & have a baby with."

Hailey also recently spoke out on the marital rumors in her recent Vogue cover story, bluntly saying, "That's not real."

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"That’s the thing. I have a real life," the model continued. "My real life is that I get to wake up to my beautiful family and my son and my friends, and I have people that know me and love me, and I love them."

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Justin Bieber’s Bizarre Beverly Hills Sighting Adds To Series Of Head-Scratching Moments

Justin Bieber seen getting breakfast at Great White
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Just a day earlier, Justin Bieber raised eyebrows after being spotted shirtless during an unusual outing in Beverly Hills.

The 31-year-old pop star had just exited a bank when he noticed a citation on his windshield. Appearing visibly annoyed, Bieber reacted by grabbing his crotch, an eyebrow-raising move that some viewed as a defiant response, possibly fueled by mounting tension surrounding recent speculation about his personal life.

The incident came shortly before he was seen spending time with controversial former child star Kyle Massey, who previously faced felony charges related to immoral communication with a minor.

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The string of puzzling moments followed yet another headline-making incident, when Bieber appeared to offer what many fans interpreted as a backhanded compliment regarding Hailey’s latest Vogue cover.

Justin Sparks Concern With Bong And Joint Pics

Justin Bieber seen smoking a blunt
Instagram Stories | Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber raised eyebrows once again after being photographed with a massive marijuana bong.

The 31-year-old singer shared a series of images from a recent studio session in Iceland on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into his latest recording project.

In the first shot, Bieber is seen wearing an orange hoodie and gray sweatpants, smiling casually as the large bong rests on his lap. The image sparked concern among followers, especially as the singer appeared to be holding what looked like a vape pen in his left hand.

In another photo, Bieber is shirtless, sitting in front of recording equipment with a visibly lit joint in hand.

A third snap shows the Grammy winner outdoors, exhaling smoke, notably without Hailey by his side.

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Justin Bieber Opens Up About Insecurities

Justin Bieber seen smoking a blunt
Instagram Stories | Justin Bieber

In another cryptic and emotionally charged message, Justin Bieber offered a rare glimpse into his internal struggles, admitting to feelings of insecurity and fears of being misunderstood or rejected.

"I sometimes think I'm gonna get exposed if I tell people how selfish I am," the Grammy-winning artist wrote in a post earlier this month. "Like if I admitted that, maybe people wouldn't like me or trust me."

Bieber went on to share that these fears once led him to believe he could be “disqualified” from achieving his dreams. “I thought if I was honest about the selfish things I was feeling that I was gonna be disqualified from the dreams I had of being included," he said.

“But the more honest I am about where I really am, the more freedom I actually have,” he added, closing the post with a message that resonated deeply with fans navigating their own personal battles.

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