Justin Bieber Admits He Feels 'Unequipped and Unqualified' as He Calls Himself a 'Fraud'
In an Instagram Stories post shared on Thursday, March 13, the "STAY" singer wrote about times he doubted himself in the past. "People told me my whole life 'wow Justin u deserve that' and I personally have always felt unworthy," Bieber, 31, began.
"Like I was a fraud, Like when people told me I deserve something, it made me feel sneaky like, Damn if only they knew my thoughts."
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"How judgmental I am, how selfish I really am, they wouldn't be saying this," he continued. "I say all this to say. If you feel sneaky welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days." The song "Sneaky Sneaky" by Gold-Tiger was added to the Stories.
Bieber's post comes days after he shared a cryptic message about the "gift of life." "We have nothing to prove today," he began the Instagram Stories post on Saturday, March 8. "Just the gift of life today to accept and [receive]," he continued. "Nothing is owed to us and we [don't] owe anyone anything ♥️."
He also got candid about his fears and insecurities in a February post on his Instagram Stories. "It's time to grow up! Changing is about letting go! Not trying harder!" the "Sorry" singer said. "Are you tired of trying to follow all of the rules in hopes to get the results you create?"
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Bieber's appearance and behavior sparked concern among fans over the past few weeks. A representative for the singer spoke out in late February, calling any allegations of Bieber using drugs "exhausting" in a statement shared to TMZ.
The rep added that this past year had been "very transformative" for the singer "as he ended several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him."
They also called out the rumors surrounding drug use as "exhausting and pitiful." "Despite the obvious truth, people are committed to keeping negative, salacious, harmful narratives alive," the rep said.
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An exclusive source told PEOPLE in early March that Bieber is "doing well" and isn't feeling any "pressure." "Justin has a few priorities that he focuses on every day — Hailey, baby Jack and new music," the insider added, referring to his wife and their 6-month-old son.
"He's working at his own pace and spending as much time with his family as he can."
For his 31st birthday, Bieber and his family went on a "relaxing" vacation to Gozzer Ranch in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with friends.
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