New dad Justin Bieber sparks concerns among fans as he shares photos of himself smoking marijuana

ASPEN, COLORADO: Justin Bieber's fans have always wondered whether the 'Baby' singer would remain sober after the birth of his son, Jack Blues. Sadly, the answer is a big "NO!"

Bieber posted multiple images of himself lighting a bong and smoking from it on Instagram on Monday, January 20, while sporting a black cap and a checkered blanket—raising concerns among his fans. 

Justin Bieber appears to smoke marijuana in latest images

The 'Sorry' singer, 30, his wife Hailey Bieber, 28, and their five-month-old son Jack Blues are on vacation in Aspen, Colorado, a state where marijuana is legal, per Daily Mail.

The pictures shared show Bieber sitting with the bong between his legs,  a blanket over his shoulders, and a black hat with a large brim. He is seen lighting the bong before taking a drag.

Moreover, Bieber appears to puff on the bong and blow out the smoke.

Bieber addressed his cannabis addiction during his 2020 YouTube series, 'SEASONS,' revealing that he first experienced a high at the age of 13, per OK! Magazine.

"The first time I smoked weed was in my backyard here. I got super stoned, and then I realized I liked weed a lot," he admitted at the time.

"That’s when my desire to smoke weed started, and then I started smoking weed for a while. Then I started getting really dependent on it, and that’s when I realized that I had to stop," he added.

The 'Hold On' singer described how he started using other substances as a result of his frequent marijuana use. "There was a time when I was sipping lean, I was popping pills, I was doing Molly, shrooms, everything," he said.

Bieber continued, "People don’t know how serious it got. I started valuing the wrong things in this business because there were things dangling in front of me."

Justin Bieber smoking marijuana sparks debate online

Fans had conflicting opinions about Justin Bieber using his social media to flaunt his love for marijuana. Many opined that he should change his ways as he was a father now.

"You are a father. This is not your way," someone wrote, while another said, "In another life we smoke bowls together," adding the heart hands emoji.

A user said, "Oh please don't do this in public… it's okay if you decide for yourself to smoke ☘️, but you’re a role model for MILLIONS of children… and at least for your own child too! Think about it."

Actor Ricky Garcia said, "Brother 💔 no. This is not the way. I love you bro. Turn away from this stuff and come to the throne of grace ☝🏼 God bless you bro."

"It’s not giving 'Christ follower'… This one of those posts that really just disappoints me 😢 Cmon, Justin," another fan exclaimed.

A fan wrote, "IF YOU [MADE] MUSIC LIKE [YOU] SMOKE WEED YOU WOULD HAVE OVER 50 ALBUMS JUSTIN," while another pleaded, "Less drugs and more music pls."

Natalie Benson, a content producer who is known for having coined the term "gardening" as a metaphor for marijuana smoking, chimed in on the discussion, acknowledging: "I'd like to garden with you and Hailey sometime."

Another wrote, "I think it's hilarious that it is entirely normal for people to post photos of them drinking and even drinking as a form of getting through the day, aka mom culture, and everyone just giggles and thinks it's hilarious because they relate, yet a guy can't smoke a legal substance and it not be a problem."

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