Justin Bieber made a rare appearance on stage during SZA’s SOS tour, performing a stripped-down, acoustic rendition of Snooze. It marked his first public performance in months and the first since he and wife Hailey welcomed their son, Jack Blues Bieber, nine months ago. While fans initially rejoiced at seeing Bieber back in his element, the excitement quickly turned into speculation.

Though his vocals were solid, many noticed that Bieber seemed emotionally distant eyes closed, barely moving, and appearing almost withdrawn as SZA kept the stage energy flowing. At one point, she subtly reached out to steady him. Their onstage chemistry included flirtatious gestures like hand kissing and slow dancing during the chorus, which added to the buzz but didn’t calm growing concerns about his state of mind.

Hailey Bieber Claps Back Amid Rumors and Scrutiny

Backstage, Hailey captured the moment on her phone, posting affectionate clips of her husband and SZA performing. She added captions like “My 2 favourite artists” and emojis brimming with emotion. However, her light tone clashed with the storm brewing online, where people dissected every move and facial expression.

For months, the internet has been rife with rumors about Justin and Hailey’s relationship talk of divorce, arguments, and emotional distance. In a recent Vogue interview, Hailey finally addressed the gossip head-on: 

“It’s not real. I wake up to my beautiful family every day. I’m surrounded by love.”

Now navigating life as a new mother, Hailey revealed just how brutal postpartum life has been under public scrutiny: “This is the most sensitive time I’ve ever gone through,” she shared. “And yet, people scream ‘fake marriage’ and ‘divorce.’ It’s insane.”

Despite the chaos, she says Justin remains her rock. “He told me, ‘Baby, there is no winning here.’ And I believe him. He’s been through this more than anyone.”