Justin Bieber Sparks Concern After Smoking Near 15-Year-Old Brother as Hailey Steps In: ‘This Is So Scary’

April 21, 2025: Justin Bieber is making headlines after a video surfaced showing him smoking a joint next to his 15-year-old brother, Jaxon Bieber, while on a family outing.

In footage obtained by Page Six, the pop star is seen lighting up while sitting close to Jaxon. Concern quickly escalated when Hailey Bieber, Justin’s wife, appeared visibly upset and intervened, reportedly saying, “This is so scary.”

Hailey Bieber Steps In

According to Page Six, Hailey urged Justin to stop, expressing her discomfort with the situation, especially with a minor nearby. Witnesses at the scene said Hailey pulled Justin aside, seemingly trying to calm him down and steer the situation away from escalating further.

and Hailey had to take justin’s little brother out of there because his junkie brother was doing drugs next to him ???? pic.twitter.com/W1Y25wbln5 https://t.co/nWvV4rzRYj

— seas (@user96572) April 20, 2025

Public Backlash Grows

The video quickly went viral across social media, sparking widespread backlash. Fans and critics alike voiced concerns about the message Bieber’s actions could send to his younger brother and impressionable fans. Comments flooded platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), with many criticizing the singer’s judgment.

this is what justin bieber fans needs to be worrying about instead of being obsessed with selena gomez…. pic.twitter.com/yDvHmGXJTi

— . (@selovelenaa) April 20, 2025

Justin’s Past Struggles Resurface

The incident has also reignited discussions about Justin Bieber’s previous struggles with substance use, which he has been open about in the past. In a 2020 interview with GQ, Bieber admitted to past battles with drugs and emphasized his efforts toward sobriety. Fans now express concern that this latest behavior could signal a setback. (Page Six)

As of now, neither Justin nor Hailey Bieber have publicly commented on the viral incident.