Disneyland may be the “happiest place on Earth,” but for Justin Bieber, it looked more like just another stop on a long, emotional rollercoaster. The 31-year-old pop star was spotted at the Anaheim theme park on Sunday evening alongside his wife, Hailey Bieber, and their friend, rapper and singer The Kid Laroi. But despite the thrill rides and VIP treatment, Bieber’s expression remained distant—further fueling growing concerns over his mental health.
Fans have been worried about the “Peaches” singer for weeks, and his latest social media posts have only amplified the speculation. Just hours before his Disneyland outing, Bieber posted an Instagram Story that had his followers sounding the alarm. ““I feel like I’m drowning, unsafe,”” he wrote—a cryptic but deeply unsettling message.
While Hailey appeared to be enjoying their night out, smiling in Minnie Mouse ears and a sleek black leather jacket, her husband remained largely expressionless. Even as he donned Mickey Mouse ears and hit up Disneyland’s biggest attractions, including “Space Mountain” and “Pirates of the Caribbean”, the singer’s demeanor didn’t change much.
This latest appearance comes after a string of concerning social media posts from Bieber, who has opened up about his struggles with self-worth and mental health. Just days before, he wrote about feeling like a “fraud” and questioning whether he truly deserved his success.
““People told me my whole life, ‘Wow Justin, you deserve that.’ And I personally have always felt unworthy, like I was a fraud, like when people told me I deserve something,”” he admitted.
His Instagram Stories haven’t been all self-reflection, though—some have been downright defiant. The day after Disneyland, Bieber posted another cryptic message: ““If they aren’t talking s***, you must not be goin’ brazy enough,”” a slang term linked to gang culture, referencing going “crazy” but with a “b” instead of a “c” to avoid associating with rival groups. The post was set to “Go Crazy” by Chris Brown and Young Thug—two artists with their own controversial pasts.
Bieber’s struggles have been public for years. After skyrocketing to fame as a teenager, he’s spent much of his adult life battling the pressures of celebrity, personal demons, and health complications, including a rare diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome that temporarily paralyzed part of his face.
His appearance in recent months—often gaunt, sporting baggy clothes, and wearing a vacant expression—has reignited speculation about his well-being. So much so that his rep recently issued a rare statement denying rumors that he’s using hard drugs.
“”The recurring narrative that Justin is using hard drugs is absolutely not true,”” the rep told “TMZ”. “”He is in one of the best places in his life. He is actively parenting his newborn son, Jack, and focusing on new music.””
Sources close to Bieber have echoed this, saying he’s happier than he’s been in years and simply doesn’t care what people think. But for fans who have watched him rise, fall, and rise again, the concern is hard to shake.
While Hailey continues to work on her own projects, Bieber seems to be taking a more laid-back approach to life, spending time with friends, working on music behind the scenes, and adjusting to fatherhood. Insiders say he’s content, but his social media posts—and public appearances—continue to tell a different story.
For now, whether he’s truly “drowning” or just navigating the waves of fame remains unclear. But one thing is certain: the world is watching.
