Justin Bieber Performs Through Pain After “Gnarly” Rib Injury at Coachella Rehearsal
Justin Bieber powered through a high-intensity rehearsal despite suffering what he called a “gnarly” rib injury, according to new reporting from People. The singer, who has been preparing for a major live appearance, shared that the injury left him struggling even to laugh or speak, but he still completed the full rehearsal set.
Bieber reportedly injured himself after an electric-skateboard mishap ahead of the performance run-through. People notes the star was visibly pushing through discomfort, holding his side between routines and describing the pain as “excruciating” during certain movements. Despite this, witnesses told the outlet he insisted on finishing all vocal and staging checkpoints.
The timing adds pressure: Bieber has recently been ramping up his return to large-scale performances after a series of health setbacks over the past two years. His fans, especially in the UK where he maintains one of his biggest global audiences, responded with a flood of support online as clips circulated of him clutching his ribs mid-song.
While no postponements have been announced, those close to the production told People that medical staff are monitoring his recovery day-to-day. For now, Bieber seems determined to push forward — even if the injury forces last-minute staging adjustments in the coming days.
