Washington (US), March 23: Pop star Justin Bieber got candid with his fans about his ongoing struggles with authenticity, personal growth, and self-doubt. The 31-year-old Grammy winner took to Instagram on Saturday to share a heartfelt video and a personal note, admitting that he often “hates himself” when he feels inauthentic.
In the video, Bieber is seen jamming on a keyboard with fellow musicians, looking happy and energetic. In his caption, he expressed the emotional turmoil he experiences when he feels disconnected from his true self. “I think I hate myself sometimes when I feel myself start to become inauthentic,” he wrote. “Then I remember we’re all being made to think we’re not enough, but I still hate when I change myself to please people.”
The post resonates with many fans, as it touches on the pressures of conforming to external expectations and the internal struggle to maintain authenticity.
Earlier that day, Bieber also shared a personal message where he spoke about his desire to work on his “anger issues.” In the post, he acknowledged his struggles with anger and expressed his commitment to self-improvement. “I got anger issues too, but I wanna grow and not react so much. smh,” he wrote.
Along with the message, Bieber shared three photos. The first one showed him hiding his face under a hoodie, and the second was a childhood picture of himself. These images seemed to offer a glimpse into his past, reflecting the vulnerability he’s been sharing with his audience.
This isn’t the first time Bieber has opened up about his inner struggles. On March 13, he shared his feelings of self-doubt and unworthiness. “People told me my whole life ‘wow, Justin, you deserve that,’ but I personally have always felt unworthy,” he wrote. “Like I was a fraud. Like when people told me I deserved something, it made me feel sneaky, like, damn, if only they knew my thoughts.”
Bieber’s candid revelations show his ongoing journey of self-reflection and growth, and many fans have expressed their support for his openness.