Pop star Justin Bieber is not letting anyone rain on his parade. According to a new source, the “Baby” singer isn’t focused on the outrage over his stripped-down Coachella set in April 2026. In fact, the 32-year-old is still taking in the moment and reportedly blocking out the noise. Bieber’s headlining performance comes almost a year after the father of one sparked concern after sharing controversial photos and fear-inducing statements on social media.
Justin Bieber Reportedly Unbothered By The Outrage To His Coachella Performance, Source Says He’s Living His Best Life
According to The Blast, Bieber hit the Coachella stage on April 11 in a relaxed look, wearing a dressed-down hoodie and baggy black denim shorts.
The first half of the set largely featured songs from his latest albums, “SWAG” and “SWAG II,” while the second half included some of the singer’s biggest hits, like “Beauty and a Beat,” “That Should Be Me,” and “All That Matters.”
Per PEOPLE, some viewers and longtime Bieber stans described the performance as “low energy,” and on Reddit, other users called the set “weird” and “sad.”
Despite the feedback, Bieber is keeping his head held high, according to a source who spoke with the outlet about the A-lister’s overall thoughts.
Justin Bieber Did The Coachella Set He Wanted To Do, Not What Others Expected From Him
“He felt great about the set. He was excited to reconnect with fans in a way that felt true to where he is now,” the insider revealed. “He’s not focused on how it’s being labeled. He wanted to show up and do it his way. And that’s exactly what he did. He’s happy with how it turned out.”
Bieber also had support from those closest to him, including his wife, Hailey Bieber.
“It was a big weekend for both of them,” the source added. “Hailey hosted several Rhode-related events, including an exclusive pop-up. They really made the most of it though. They were able to support each other and also focus on their own projects. It was a mix of work, time with friends and just enjoying the weekend together.”
Justin Bieber Has Receieved Negative Attention Lately
According to a previous report by The Blast, Bieber has been the center of significant negative attention over the past year.
In April 2025, the singer made headlines after being spotted speaking aggressively with a paparazzi while out getting a drink.
“What the f-ck?” Bieber screamed. “In the desert, really?” Bieber continued, hurling expletive-filled insults at the photographers, calling them “f-cking a**holes.”
“Why are you guys out here? You’re gonna record me and sh-t, too?” he continued. “Give me a f-cking break for two seconds.”
Bieber Admitted To Having ‘Anger’ Problems In An Unexpected Social Media Post
Before that, Bieber sparked concern after admitting to having “anger issues” in a candid Instagram post.
“I’ve got anger issues too, but I wanna grow and not react so much smh,” he wrote online. “I think I hate myself sometimes when I feel myself start to become inauthentic. Then I remember we’re all being made to think we’re not enough, but I still hate when I change myself to please people.”
In another post, Bieber opened up about struggling to process and regulate his intense feelings. “I WAS ALWAYS TOLD WHEN I WAS A KID NOT TO HATE … BUT IT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WASNT ALLOWED TO HAVE IT AND SO I DIDN’T TELL ANYONE IVE HAD IT,” the pop star wrote online.
He added, “I THINK WE CAN ONLY LET HATE GO BY FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING IT’S THERE.”
Bieber Was Spotted With A Bong
In March 2025, Bieber generated even more buzz after posting a photo of himself appearing to smoke out of a bong.
The image drew much backlash, as people encouraged the singer to remain sober for his son, Jack, while others said his alleged marijuana use was masking a bigger problem.
A rep for the singer clapped back at the claims, though, calling them “absolutely not true.”
“The recurring narrative that Justin is using hard drugs is absolutely not true,” they said, before stating that Bieber is “in one of the best places in his life.”
In another post, Bieber seemingly responded to the criticism, proclaiming that he had “NOTHING TO PROVE.”
He went on to blast those using the Bible to cast judgment, saying, “Jesus didn’t heal his best friend Lazareth [sic] right away. Even tho he knew people would talk sh-t, saying how could he be god if he didn’t heal his best friend? But Jesus wasn’t trying to please everyone and didn’t allow people to rush him. He knew what he was capable of.”