Justin Bieber cut a tense and weary figure in New York City on Wednesday, fuelling speculation about trouble in his marriage to Hailey Bieber.
The Sorry singer, 30, stepped out in the Big Apple wearing a bright yellow hoodie, oversized cargo trousers, and fuzzy slipper-like shoes.
At one point, he was pictured grabbing his crotch as he strolled down a busy Manhattan street. Later, he was seen hopping into a waiting SUV.
Meanwhile, Hailey was spotted separately, leaving a building alone in Union Square later that evening. Their latest outing comes just days after the couple, who have been married for over six years and share their son, Jack Blues Bieber, appeared to put on a united front during a cosy date night.
But behind the scenes, things may not be as picture-perfect. Sources tell DailyMail.com that Hailey’s inner circle is becoming increasingly worried about his “unacceptable behaviour,” with some reportedly encouraging her to walk away from the relationship.
A insider told the outlet last week: “Hailey's been struggling with Justin almost since the start of the marriage. She loves him madly but he's a loose cannon. Some of her friends have advised her to go it alone and leave him.
“His behavior is sometimes unacceptable. She's put up with a lot.”
A source then claimed that Hailey and her inner circle had hoped fatherhood would bring a change in Justin, especially after he was so present for her following the birth of their son in August 2024. But according to the insider, “it hasn’t stuck.”
The Standard has contacted Justin and Hailey Bieber’s rep for comment.
Meanwhile, Justin recently attempted to shut down speculation about trouble in their marriage after fans noticed he had unfollowed Hailey on Instagram.
Last week, the Love Yourself singer was suddenly not following the Rhode Beauty founder, igniting rumours of trouble in paradise. Hours later, he addressed the situation, claiming his account had been hacked.
“Someone went on my account and unfollowed my wife,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “S*** is getting suss out here.”
The timing was especially curious as the incident came just days after the 30-year-old shared a sweet photo of himself and Hailey ice skating during a trip to Aspen, Colorado, seemingly proving all was well between the two.
Hailey then sent a subtle message to fans amid the speculation about her marriage, posting a mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories on January 23, which showed off her $1.5 million upgraded engagement ring and a tote bag embroidered with the words "Mrs. Bieber".
The 28-year-old is no stranger to addressing online chatter about her marriage. Back in December, she subtly clapped back at TikTok-fuelled speculation with a pointed Instagram Story.
Sharing a viral TikTok clip, the model captioned the post: “[M]e to all of you on the internet,” alongside a heart-hand emoji. In the humorous video, the creator repeatedly says: “You’re not well, and it’s okay,” with added laughter.
Her post came amid a wave of fan theories about her relationship with the Peaches hitmaker including one from TikToker and podcast host Sloan Hooks, who speculated that the couple had been subtly feuding on Instagram.
His video, which garnered nearly 500,000 likes, claimed he had received a “tip” about tension in their marriage. He pointed out supposed hints, such as Bieber posting a photo of himself with Jacquees’ song B.E.D playing—a track Sloan described as “a man wanting sex, not love.”
Shortly after, the beauty founder reportedly shared SZA lyrics: “But if it’s f*** me, then f*** you.”
