TMZ Investigates: What Happened to Justin Bieber's Finances and Mental Health

Financial Struggles and Tour Cancellation

• 💰 Despite being the world's biggest pop star, Justin Bieber reportedly went from earning up to a billion dollars to being broke in 2022.
• ✈️ High expenses like chartering jets and maintaining mega mansions contributed to his financial situation.
• 💸 The cancellation of his 2022 Justice Tour led to a $40 million advance from AEG needing to be repaid, with $24 million demanded back.
• 🤝 His former manager, Scooter Braun, initially assumed the debt, requiring Bieber to pay him back over 10 years.

Managerial Disputes and Audits

• 📉 Bieber's business manager accused Scooter Braun of overcharging $26 million in unearned commissions, leading to Bieber firing him.
• 📊 An independent audit by Price Waterhouse, however, found that Justin owes Scooter over $8 million, not the other way around.

Mental Health and Public Behavior

• 🗣️ Bieber has been open about his mental health struggles, which have at times been severe.
• 💔 His marriage has experienced significant issues, with Hailey Bieber reportedly telling her mother she couldn't continue at one point, though they are said to be in a better place now.
• 📸 Instances of Bieber appearing unstable or lashing out at fans and paparazzi are discussed, attributed to the intense pressure of fame and personal struggles.

The Impact of Hyperfame on Young Stars

• 🌟 Bieber became a superstar at 13 years old, which psychologists suggest may have robbed him of a normal developmental period.
• 🧠 Being thrust into an adult world with adult responsibilities at such a young age, without the opportunity to grow as a child, can profoundly mess with one's mind.
• ⚠️ This trajectory is presented as a predictable pattern for young individuals experiencing hyperfame, drawing parallels to other teen stars like Britney Spears.

Where to Watch

• 📺 The special "TMZ Investigates: What Happened to Justin Bieber" is streaming now on Hulu.