‘Swag’ and Sobriety: The Themes Guiding Bieber’s Latest Era

Justin Bieber has reopened the conversation about drugs, sobriety, and freedom without saying a single word. On Sunday, the 31-year-old pop superstar reposted a brief clip from Instagram that is trending on social media. In the shared video, the short clip of a 2013 Iyanla: Fix My Life conversation between Iyanla Vanzant and late rapper DMX surfaced.

In the shared video, life coach Vanzant asked DMX, “Are you here to live as a clean man?” DMX gave the popular life coach an answer she probably didn’t expect. “No weed, no drinking, nothing? Why would I?” he asked. Later on, when Vanzant further explained that sobriety can help him become a “clear, pure vessel for the voice of God,” he said, “I think I’m exactly where I need to be with God.”

The singer shared the post with no caption or explanation as to the motive behind posting that particular video. The original Instagram post came from Gassy, a cannabis-focused dispensary in Los Angeles, California, and the account has close to 500k followers. Bieber simply reposted the video without any message or reason, but the timing, the source, and Bieber’s recent clean-cut image in light of his staunch Christianity have many followers wondering if the post means something personal to him.

Bieber’s Faith, Family, and Changed Priorities

The singer has spoken about his strong faith in God over the years. He is also a regular attendee at Churchome, pastor Judah Smith’s church. Bieber has always been vocal about his belief in God, and this journey through life has helped him craft his image as he transitioned from an ‘NSYNC-alike teenager into adulthood, a husband, and a father.

The popstar married Hailey Bieber and became a first-time father of Jack Blues Bieber last year. He’s since declared that fatherhood has led to a total shift in his perspective and priorities. The ‘Changes’ hitmaker’s publicist has said that the singer is in a “good place,” and is hard at work on a new album, and is very much devoted to his wife and their new son.

Justin Bieber denies rumors of drug use.

The representative said the singer is “in one of the best places in his life,” so fans shouldn’t be worried. Despite his iconic music, social media pictures of him using bongs and smoking have recently caused some concern for fans about his well-being. He has released several such images in recent months, but his representatives have categorically denied any claims of drug use or addiction.

A rep for Bieber has also explicitly stated that rumors of him using hard drugs “are not true.” The rep told TMZ in February that the 31-year-old is currently “focused on family and new music,” while he cuts off all those who are no longer adding any value to his life. With the coming of his son, the Grammy winner is building a life that puts his family first.

A new music album from Justin Bieber hints at a world tour.

The Instagram post has resurfaced amid news of Bieber’s new album. On July 11, the singer dropped the long-awaited seventh album Swag. The album, which chronicles many of the singer’s past challenges, was a critical and commercial success. The songs show Bieber in a new and rare light. In the middle of every song on the record are comedic interludes between Bieber and internet personality Druski.

The short sessions are designed to resemble therapy sessions, in which the rapper jokes — and in some cases, earnestly — about his life, thoughts, and emotions. During the humorous sessions, Bieber unapologetically addresses the stress that comes with fame, age, relationships, and mental health. It has a lot of songs about his previous difficulties, his current love for his wife, and the new joy in his life that his son has brought.

As of the moment that we are writing this article, the album is out and doing exceedingly well, which has fans wondering about Bieber’s next move and whether or not a tour is in the works. There are strong rumors of a tour coming through Australia, but this has not been confirmed by Bieber or Frontier Touring. When the media outlet reached out to the team for a response, the former gave a response to Rolling Stone, telling them that it has “no information.”

Fans have not indicated an Australian tour, although they had their hopes up when Bieber nixed the remainder of his Justice World Tour in 2022 for health reasons. If he does return to the road in Australia, it will be Bieber’s first time since canceling, and he will probably be coming fresh off the heels of his new music. For now, Bieber will likely take things as they come, so he can stay present with his wife and child, while also continuing to craft music and an image that his growing family will be proud of.