Justin Bieber recently dropped a series of photos that are sparking backlash via PEOPLE.
On Monday, March 3rd, the pop star shared an Instagram post, which featured snaps where he appeared to be smoking out of a bong.
In the photos, Justin could be seen on a bike blowing smoke out of his mouth while holding a bong. By the end of the series, the “Baby” hitmaker can be seen leaning on the bike as the bong sits on the ground.
After sharing them, fans in the comments section criticized the “One Time” artist’s photos.
“@justinbieber you’re a new father, something you’ve wanted. Set a better example for your son💙” one commenter wrote, referring to his 6-month-old son Jack Blues, whom he shares with wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber.
Another one added: “I hope Jack doesn’t have to be around all this smoke. A kid doesn’t deserve it.”
Other users came to Justin’s defense.
“why does is surprise yall to see a celebrity smoke like 75% of the world does, there’s literally so many people that smoke and he’s obviously not doing it in front of his son. my parents smoked through my childhood and i never knew until i was older and they raised me just fine, yall are sensitive,” one commenter wrote.
“i love when you’re just being you,” a fan wrote.
A rep for Justin declined to comment to PEOPLE.
On February 25th, Justin dropped an Instagram video of himself rapping some lyrics, including the words “fly high,” two days after his representative denied that he was using drugs in response to concerns about his behavior.
In a statement, which was first reported by TMZ, a member of Justin and Hailey’s team claimed that the narrative that he is using drugs was false and called the allegations “exhausting.” They further added that the past year has been “very transformative” for Justin “as he ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.”
Instead, the rep stated that Justin is supporting Hailey and their son, and is focusing on his health and art.
They slammed rumors about his drug use as “exhausting and pitiful,” adding that “despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive.”
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