Justin Bieber is one of Hollywood’s most popular pop stars, with a huge fan base worldwide. The singer has always been vocal about mental health issues and has never dismissed the realities of the situation. Being a celebrity is no easy feat; fame and the constant spotlight often have a significant impact on mental health. And Bieber has consistently made his health a priority throughout his career.
In September 2022, the singer announced he would be taking a break from his Justice World Tour, as the shows had taken a toll on his health, and he wanted to rest and recover. He canceled the tour several times after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), a facial paralysis. This wasn’t the first time the singer had canceled his mid-2017 concert due to his deteriorating mental health. Scroll ahead to learn more about what happened.
Why did Justin Bieber purposely cancel his 2017 tour?
In a 2019 interview with Vogue , the Baby singer opened up about what happened during his 2017 tour, when he had to cancel 14 dates. Speaking about it, he said: “I was really depressed on tour. I didn’t talk about it, and I’m still processing so many things I haven’t talked about. I was alone. I needed some time.”
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Due to his deteriorating mental health, he used to take prescription drugs, but explaining how the singer misused them, Bieber shared: “I found myself doing things that I was so ashamed of, like being super-promuscuous and stuff, and I think I used Xanax because I was so ashamed.” He further stated how drugs pushed him into a darker place, stating: “Drugs put a screen between me and what I was doing. It got really dark.”
Over time, Justin Bieber overcame his drug addiction and achieved more stability in his life. He focused on his marriage to Hailey Baldwin and began working on himself both internally and externally. He has been improving his mental health issues. However, in the meantime, he was diagnosed with RHS, which had a significant impact on his health.
When Justin Bieber canceled his Justice World Tour dates, it created a lot of buzz online. Fans criticized the singer and his management for not offering refunds for the postponed dates on the now-canceled tour, even after the tour’s official Twitter account stated that ticket holders would receive refunds. The tour reportedly grossed $55 million, according to BBC News.
Well, Justin Bieber faced a lot of mental and physical health issues. However, he’s probably doing much better now, as his fans were waiting for him to return.
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