Justin Bieber Doubles Down On Calming The Storms Of Concerns With Surprise Album
By Afouda Bamidele on July 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT

Justin Bieber is back on top with new music addressing some of the most highly publicized months of his life.
The former teen idol has been embroiled in drug abuse and divorce speculations over his smoking updates and rumored rift with his wife, Hailey Bieber.
Despite the widespread concern and theories, Justin Bieber's "Swag" seems to reassure fans that all is well with the "Baby" hitmaker.
Justin Bieber's New Album Dispels Divorce Rumors

The entertainer surprised fans with new music by dropping his 7th studio album, "Swag," an emotional project that covered his love life and viral run-ins with the paparazzi. Two tracks from the album, "Walking Away" and "Go Baby," showcased Justin's everlasting love for Hailey.
He declared their marriage would weather all storms in "Walking Away," noting that no matter their fights, his commitment to Hailey remained strong. The song's emotional lyrics partly read:
"I made you a promise / I told you, 'I'd change' / It's just human nature / These growing pains / And baby, I ain't walking away."
Justin echoed similar sentiments in "Go Baby," labeling himself Hailey's biggest supporter and fan of her Rhode brand. He gave her a special shout-out on the song, referencing her phone case that holds lip gloss. TMZ shared that the singer loved the design and wished to create one to keep his blunts.
The Singer Trolled The Paparazzi With 'Standing on Business' Song

Besides referencing his relationship with Hailey, Justin mocked the paparazzi in the songs "Butterflies" and "Standing on Business." He featured the audio clips of his run-ins with reporters, including his viral June incident at the beach.
The media personality had berated the shutterbugs for invading his privacy, saying: "It's not clocking to you that I'm standing on business!" Another viral incident happened in April when Justin clashed with Coachella reporters.
He accused them of doing anything to fill their pockets, claiming: "Money, that's all you want, you don't care about human beings." These audio clips and tracks about his issues with the paparazzi added a flare to Justin's new album, sending it to the top of the charts.
Fans Have Mixed Reactions To Bieber's Album Success
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) July 11, 2025
According to an X post by PopCrave, Justin's new album has hit the number one spot on US Apple Music. The news sparked mixed reactions from fans, with the comment section divided between those who loved the album and those who hated it.
"The only SWAG that Bieber has is the way he mistreats & disrespects his wife... Don't listen to him, folks," a critic declared. Another echoed similar sentiments, claiming, "The album is mid unfortunately." The criticism continued with an X user lamenting about the album being a "waste of time."
On the other hand, Justin's supporters never doubted his music would top the charts and proudly celebrated his success. "Justin is killing the internet with his new album," a fan chimed with another adding, "Wow, that was to be expected #1 Bieber fever!"
The Canadian Entertainer Gained More Supporters Following His Detox

Justin's album success comes days after he gained more supporters than critics after dispelling the concerns about his well-being. The Blast covered the story, reporting that he shared multiple selfies capturing his sweaty appearance.
The singer explained in the post's caption that he was going through a detox, sparking several encouraging messages from fans. Many applauded his efforts to reset, while others implored him to keep pushing, declaring he would overcome the challenging phase.
Justin's detox update came amid speculations of his marriage to Hailey, which skyrocketed after he posted a cryptic post about silent treatments. The model further fueled the narrative after being spotted without her wedding ring multiple times.
Justin Bieber Implored To Receive Help

Before embarking on his detox journey, a famous psychotherapist implored Justin to get help. The Blast shared that Dr. Jenn Mann shared her thoughts on the entertainer's controversial behavior last month, noting his social media updates hinted at mental and emotional instability.
Dr. Mann suspected that Justin's frequent posts about recreational drugs were signs he lacked the "coping mechanisms" needed to face his problems. Additionally, she claimed that his lack of a supportive system would make it challenging for Justin to manage his anger.
The media personality confessed he struggled with anger issues in one of his social media updates, and Dr. Mann implored him to get professional help before it was too late. She believed that if left alone, Justin's erratic behavior would eventually harm those around him.
Is Justin Bieber's album success a sign of more good things to come?