Justin Bieber Confuses Fans By Suddenly Changing His Name
Justin Bieber has shocked and confused fans by announcing a sudden name change.
Bieber has sparked renewed concern among fans following a quiet but noticeable change to his Instagram profile, all while rumors about his personal life continue to swirl.
On Thursday, the 31-year-old singer swapped his longtime handle, @justinbieber, for a new name, according to Page Six.
This change comes amid what appears to be a difficult period for the pop star.
Bieber has been active on social media lately, sharing several cryptic or emotionally charged posts.
Fans have noted his erratic online behavior, which coincides with increasing speculation that his marriage to Hailey, 28, may be on shaky ground.
The couple, who married in 2018 after several years of an on-and-off relationship, welcomed their son in August 2024. They even renewed their vows recently.
Despite these signs of unity, fans have noticed tension, especially given Bieber’s Instagram activity, which has included musings about ‘transactional’ relationships and experiencing the ‘silent treatment.’
Adding to the speculation was Bieber’s recent post featuring their son Jack playing in a box full of balls.
That upload was one of 12 posts he shared in a single day, raising eyebrows.
Some social media users took a lighthearted approach to the Instagram name change.
One X (formerly Twitter) user joked: “Bro thinks he’s a rapper,” recalling a short-lived period in 2014 when Bieber went by @bizzle.
Others compared his behavior to Britney Spears’ quirky social media persona, with one saying he’s entering his ‘Xila Maria River Red era.’
Bieber offered no explanation or announcement about the name change, leaving fans puzzled and speculating online.
However, a clue may have come earlier in the week when Bieber posted a series of black-and-white photos on Tuesday.
The images showed him affectionately holding his 10-month-old son, Jack, whom he shares with wife Hailey Bieber.
“lil bieber,” he captioned the post, adding a lock emoji, possibly alluding to the upcoming username switch to @lilbieber.
His representative has not yet commented on the situation.
While fans continue to speculate, Bieber has yet to publicly address either the name change or the ongoing rumors about his relationship.