Justin Bieber has spoken out about the pressures of growing up in the spotlight, calling for the music industry to become 'safer, more honest, and more human'. The singer, who rose to fame at the age of 13 after being discovered on YouTube, said he felt 'used and rushed' by the system that rewarded his talent but failed to protect his soul.
In a candid social media post, Bieber reflected on his struggles with mental health and substance abuse, which he has previously opened up about. He credited his Christian faith with helping him heal, saying, 'Jesus keeps meeting me in the middle of the pain – not excusing what hurt me but teaching me how not to become bitter.' The star emphasised that he is not speaking as a victim but as 'someone restored'.
Bieber wrote: 'I don’t want to burn the music industry down. I want to see it made new – safer, more honest, more human.' He added that he has forgiven those who wronged him, not to pretend injustice didn't happen, but so it no longer defines him. 'I’m not a product. I’m not what the industry demanded. I’m a son,' he said.
The singer, who now shares a young son with wife Hailey Bieber, also revealed that he is less keen on touring as he prefers to spend time with his family. Earlier, in 2019, he admitted to feeling like a 'fraud' despite worldwide adulation, saying the praise made him feel unworthy.
