Pop singer Justin Bieber is once again trending online—this time not for his music but for a post on Instagram that fans believe is a dig at his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. This comes less than two months after Bieber posted a shirtless video of himself rapping about being “high,” which also caused a stir online.
What Did Justin Post?
On April 2nd, the 31-year-old singer shared a meme on his Instagram Story that caught a lot of attention. The meme was from The Lord of the Rings and showed the character Gollum holding up a ring with the caption:
“Girls on social media when they get engaged.”
While Bieber didn’t name anyone directly, fans quickly assumed he was referring to Selena Gomez, who got engaged to music producer Benny Blanco late last year. Since then, Selena has happily shared pictures of her engagement ring on social media, leading many to believe the post was a subtle jab at her.
Internet Thinks the Shade Was About Selena
Many users on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit reacted strongly. One fan wrote, “Justin Bieber going crazy because of Selena’s engagement?” Another added, “He married eight years ago and has a child… this is just embarrassing.”
Some even said that the post could be disrespectful to Hailey Bieber, his wife, asking, “Isn’t he shading Hailey too then?” Others wondered why Justin would even care at this point in his life, with one user writing, “He’s a father now. When will he move on?”
Another fan commented, “He’s just childish. He needs help.” The general mood online was clear: many thought the post was unnecessary, hurtful, and immature, especially given that Justin has been married for years and is now a parent.
Is It Really About Selena?
Although Justin didn’t mention Selena by name, social media users are convinced the post was about her. One Reddit user said, “Even if it’s not about Selena, he had to know people would think it was.” Others agreed, saying the timing and the nature of the meme made it too obvious to ignore.
Public Reaction: Backlash Grows
The backlash against Justin has been intense. While some fans came to his defence, saying it might just be a harmless joke, the majority criticised the singer for behaving in a way they see as immature. Many people urged him to get off social media and focus on his family instead of stirring up drama about his past.