Justin Bieber is once again making headlines, but this time it’s for a cryptic Instagram post that has stirred up social media users, as rumors continue to swirl about his relationship with Hailey Bieber and ongoing tensions with his ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez.
On Wednesday, March 2, the “Sorry” hitmaker shared a meme on his Instagram Story that many fans believe is a subtle dig at Selena Gomez, who recently got engaged to music producer Benny Blanco. The meme featured a scene from The Lord of the Rings, showing the character Gollum holding a ring to his eye in awe, with Justin captioning it, “Girls on social media when they get engagement.”
The meme appeared to reference Selena’s viral reaction to her engagement news, which she shared with her close friends and family. Fans immediately jumped to conclusions, speculating that Justin’s post was aimed at Selena and her engagement announcement.
While the post might seem innocent to some, many fans quickly took to social media to express their thoughts. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “Justin Bieber going crazy because of Selena’s engagement?? Karma is real.”
Another user commented, “Oh this is embarrassing. Mind you, he started acting out after Selena’s engagement [crying emoji].”
Yet another social media user criticized Justin’s immaturity, stating, “Such immaturity omg, he’s a FATHER now, it’s been almost a decade—when will he get over it? [rolling eyes emoji].”
The timing of the post, alongside ongoing rumors about Justin and Hailey’s relationship, has only fueled further speculation about his emotional state and unresolved feelings. Fans of both stars have expressed mixed opinions, with some showing concern for Justin’s behavior and others defending him, suggesting that his post might have been meant in jest.
Despite the backlash, neither Justin nor Selena has commented publicly on the post. Fans continue to speculate whether Justin’s actions are rooted in jealousy or if it’s simply a case of an overzealous meme-sharing moment. Either way, it’s clear that the past still looms large for the pop star, as he navigates life in the public eye with his wife and growing family.
The drama continues to unfold as Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, who both rose to fame at young ages, deal with the complexities of their past and present relationships under the watchful eyes of fans around the world.
