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On the Rocks? Justin and Hailey Bieber Spark Divorce Rumors After Social Media ‘Clues’
Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey have got fans buzzing with rumors of a potential split, after posting a series of cryptic messages on social media. The couple, who welcomed their first child together in August, seem to have sparked speculation about their relationship status.
The drama started when Justin posted a moody selfie on Instagram, along with a snippet from the song B.E.D. by Jacquees. The lyrics he shared hint at a man who’s looking for a casual time in the bedroom, rather than dealing with the complexities of a relationship. Jacquees sings: "I know you wanna love, but I just wanna f**.
Just 20 minutes later, Hailey, 28, posted on her Instagram, seemingly responding to her husband's choice of song. She shared a clip from SZA's track What Do I Do?, which is about a person unsure of what to do when their partner has cheated.
The back-and-forth continued as Justin shared another clip from B.E.D., followed by Hailey posting yet another SZA song, 30 For 30, featuring Kendrick Lamar. This time, Hailey posted the lyrics: "But if it's f** me, then f*** you. And that's the way I like it. That's the way I like it. And that's the way I like it."*
But the cryptic posts didn’t stop there.
Justin, now a father to Jack Blues, his son with Hailey, also shared a meme about co-parenting, which read: "Co-parenting is failing... like tf." Things took another strange turn when Justin's dad, Jeremy Bieber, weighed in on the drama with a cryptic post on X (formerly known as Twitter). He wrote: "I have never known a parent that said, 'I wish I didn’t have a child.'”
Fans, naturally, were quick to react, and many took to social media to discuss the odd exchanges. On TikTok, pop culture commentator Sloan Hooks shared a video titled “What’s going on between Justin and Hailey?” He remarked, "It doesn't look like things are going too well," adding, "So, are they currently co-parenting? Why is he posting this?"
Another TikTok user, Celestialsav, who’s been closely following the Biebers' social media activity, said, “Honestly, Justin and Hailey are very intentional with what they post because they know how easily things get blown out of proportion. So, I don’t think they’d post stuff like this unless they were upset and going through something."
Some fans have speculated that Jack Blues, their newborn son, might be a "band-aid baby," a term sometimes used when couples have children in an attempt to fix a troubled relationship. However, others are hopeful the drama could just be a creative move for Justin’s music or a new launch for Hailey’s skincare line, Rhode.
The Biebers' social media activity has also sparked discussion on Reddit, where some fans are wondering if the tension could be tied to Selena Gomez's recent engagement. Earlier this month, Selena posted a series of joyful photos on Instagram with the caption: "Forever begins now," showing off a sparkling engagement ring.
Some fans on Reddit linked the couple’s social media antics to Selena’s engagement, with one commenter saying: "I hate that I truly believe there’s a part of Justin that’s spinning out over his ex getting engaged. I want everyone to have moved on, but I think Justin is just... psychologically stuck at 17, or whenever he really got famous."
While it's all speculation for now, the Biebers' cryptic social media activity has definitely raised some eyebrows, leaving fans wondering if there's trouble in paradise. Whether it’s drama, a PR stunt, or just a phase, one thing’s for sure: the world is watching.