Justin Bieber threw a water bottle at photographers outside a Los Angeles restaurant at the weekend, in an incident that has drawn a polarised response from fans online. The Baby singer, who has beenvocal about his Christian faithin recent months, was with wifeHailey Bieberwhen the confrontation took place.
For many years, the singer attracted attention for a series of high-profile incidents. More recently, he has spoken openly about his faith and personal transformation, inspiring a renewed following in the process. An overnight change, however, is rarely straightforward for any public figure, and Bieber continues to make headlines for his confrontations with photographers.
The Biebers had been out for dinner in Los Angeles when they were met by photographers upon leaving.Footage of the incident, which spread widely across social media, shows Bieber in his car before throwing a Fiji water bottle towards the waiting paparazzi. The bottle still contained water, which spilt across the car park floor on impact, but it did not strike anyone. Bieber did not make a public statement following the incident.
🚨 Justin Bieber threw a Fiji water bottle toward paparazzi while leaving Sushi Park in West Hollywood with Hailey Bieber after a late-night dinner.pic.twitter.com/x5FJBfgaaR
Social media users were divided in their response to the footage. Many expressed sympathy for Bieber, arguing that years of near-constant photographer attention had justified his frustration. Others said the Biebers deserved to enjoy their dinner without being followed. However, some criticised the act as inconsistent with the faith-centred public image the singer has been cultivating.
'Good. Like let the man enjoy his food. Paparazzi needs to chill out,' one person wrote.
'Can't blame the kid!!' another commented.
'I'd hate not to be able to go eat without these vultures following me around every second,' a third wrote.
Good for him. Paparazzi are trash,' a fourth person commented.
'He's got serious issues! Justin Bieber needs to grow up! He's always out here preaching how God has changed his life. Such a fake just to gain relevance,' another wrote.
Source: International Business Times UK
