Justin Bieber Stops for Stranded Driver and Ends Up Leading an Emotional Prayer
Justin Bieber has gone viral for an unusually intimate reason: pulling over to help a stranded driver and offering a prayer at the side of the road. Independent musician Buku told People that he was having a “rough day” when his car broke down, only to be stunned when the pop star himself stopped to check if he was alright.
In the encounter, which was later shared on TikTok and rapidly picked up by major outlets, Bieber reportedly listened to Buku talk about his struggles, asked to hear one of his songs, and then led a “deep” prayer for him on the roadside. The musician said the gesture completely changed the tone of the day and left him feeling seen and encouraged at a moment when he’d been considering giving up on his dreams.
The clip has struck a chord because it fits with the more grounded image Bieber has been cultivating in recent years, focusing heavily on his faith, marriage and family life rather than the turbulence that once surrounded his name. It also comes in the middle of a remarkably domestic run of coverage: over the same Thanksgiving week, Bieber and wife Hailey have been sharing cosy photos with their son Jack Blues from their California home. People and other outlets have highlighted the couple’s focus on parenthood and low-key holidays.
For British fans who grew up with Bieber as a tabloid fixture, the roadside story is a reminder that he’s still capable of generating headlines—just now for spontaneous acts of kindness rather than chaos.
