Justin Bieber Claps Back at Rumors He’s Broke: “That’s Just Noise”

Justin Bieber wants fans — and the media — to know one thing: he’s not broke, and he’s definitely not in debt.

A recent Hollywood Reporter article stirred the pot, claiming that Bieber’s canceled Justice World Tour left him financially strapped. The piece even suggested he owed millions to his former tour promoter. But Bieber’s team quickly shut it all down, calling the entire narrative “clickbait stupidity.”

“Total Nonsense,” Says Bieber’s Camp

In a direct response to the report, Bieber’s reps told Us Weekly that the claims are not only false but also clearly coming from disgruntled ex-employees who “no longer work with Justin.”

“This is just clickbait stupidity based on unnamed and clearly ill-informed ‘sources,’ disappointed that they no longer work with Justin,” the statement read.

“As Justin forges his own way forward, these unnecessary stories and inaccurate assumptions will continue. But they won’t deter him from staying committed to following the right path.”

They didn’t sugarcoat it: they believe the sources either don’t get how the music industry works or are just trying to stir up negativity around Bieber.

What Sparked the Speculation?

The rumors kicked off after THR ran a piece titled “Justin Bieber’s Crisis of Faith?”, quoting insiders who claimed that Bieber’s decision to cancel his tour early last year created a domino effect financially.

The tour had been delayed multiple times — first due to COVID, then again in 2022 after Bieber revealed he was battling Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition that caused facial paralysis. By March 2023, the tour was scrapped altogether.

One claim from the article said Bieber had taken a $40 million advance from AEG but still owes around half of that, leading to speculation that he’s in debt. His team didn’t just deny it — they flat-out dismissed it.

But Didn’t He Just Cash In?

Let’s not forget — in 2023, Bieber made headlines for selling his entire music catalog in a massive deal reportedly worth $200 million. The original offer was said to be around $140 million, but his team — including former manager Scooter Braun — negotiated it up.

The goal? Long-term financial stability.

So if Bieber made that kind of money just two years ago, it’s tough to believe he’s suddenly spiraling financially. His team made it clear: the story being told doesn’t match reality.

Still Moving Forward

At the end of the day, Bieber’s not focused on the noise. His reps say he’s carving out a new chapter — one that doesn’t involve drama, debt rumors, or distractions.

Sure, the headlines make for good gossip. But according to those close to him, Bieber’s doing just fine.