Justin Bieber makes chilling comparison to Princess Diana's death in new paparazzi rant: 'I'm no victim'

Justin Bieber admitted to feeling overwhelmed by constant media attention, but also emphasized his desire to make a positive change
UPDATED APR 26, 2025
Justin Bieber reflected on the dangers of paparazzi culture in an Instagram post, connecting it to Princess Diana's death (Getty Images)
Justin Bieber reflected on the dangers of paparazzi culture in an Instagram post, connecting it to Princess Diana's death (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Justin Bieber is asking to change how the paparazzi treat celebrities.

On Friday, 25 April, he shared personal moments on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into the pressure he faces daily. He also posted about his fear of meeting Princess Diana's fate.  


 
 
 
 
 
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Justin Bieber says 'this has to stop' after tense paparazzi moment

Justin Bieber shared a video capturing photographers swarming him as he exited a gate, flipping the lens on them to express his frustration.

As the 'Peaches' singer walked toward a waiting car, he filmed the chaotic scene himself, capturing flashbulbs going off as he repeatedly said behind the camera, “Look at these guys, man!”

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 29: Justin Bieber is seen on January 29, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Justin Bieber is seen on January 29, 2025, in New York City (XNY/Star Max/GC Images)

In the background, someone asked the photographers to give Bieber space, saying, “Guys, can you back up please?”

One photographer asked, “You're filming me?” while another person followed up with, “You guys done?” urging the group to leave if they had already gotten their pictures.

In the caption of his video post, Bieber wrote, “This has to stop.”

Justin Bieber compares pap experience to Princess Diana

In a separate post, Justin Bieber made a troubling comparison to the death of Princess Diana.

Posting a photo of a lion, he wrote, “I BELIEVE GOD IS MY LION” and pleaded, “HELP ME WITH PATIENCE BECAUSE It CAN BE REALLY HARD TO NOT RIP THESE F****N GUYS HEADS OFF," in reference to the paparazzi.


 
 
 
 
 
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Calling himself “no victim,” Bieber admitted to being “hit from all angles” but said laws regarding paparazzi must be changed.

“People have had to die cuz of this s**t,” he wrote. “Princess Diana is the first that comes to mind smh.”

“We gotta do better can we please make a change?” he added.

Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 - 1997) wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jacket to drop off her son Prince Harry at Wetherby School in London, January 1991. Prince William (left) is leaving with her, accompanied by a friend. (Photo by Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 - 1997) wearing a Philadelphia Eagles jacket to drop off her son Prince Harry at Wetherby School in London, January 1991, Prince William (left) is leaving with her, accompanied by a friend (Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)

Diana died in a fatal car crash in Paris in 1997 while trying to evade paparazzi. The crash also killed her partner, Dodi Fayed, and the driver of the car, who was later found to be intoxicated.

The only survivor was her bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones, who spent 10 days in a coma, according to Parade.

Justin Bieber says he won’t be 'bullied' into leaving LA

In another Instagram post on Friday, Justin Bieber rejected calls for him to move away from Los Angeles.

“Everyone telling me to move from La. U think I'm gonna get bullied to leave where my influence is most needed? How can we make a change if we run away from the darkness?” 'Let Me Love You' singer wrote.

He admitted to getting caught up in the lifestyle of Hollywood in the past, but now said his priorities have shifted.


 
 
 
 
 
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“I too have been caught up in the transactional nature of Hollywood," Bieber wrote.

He added, "It's embarrassing but with that said I want nothing to do with that as a grown adult with a wife and son, I just want to be submerged in the culture learning from any and everyone."

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are seen on February 1, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are seen on February 1, 2025, in New York City (XNY/Star Max/GC Images)

He said he wants to be a "proponent and advocate for LOVE AND EQUALITY.”

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