Justin Bieber Sparks Coachella Controversy Smoking Next to His 15-Year-Old Brother
If there’s a surefire way to make Coachella less about art and more about parental supervision, it’s having Canada’s favorite pop export light up a smoke right next to his not-yet-16-year-old brother. Photographers for DailyMail first captured Justin Bieber casually puffing away during a surprise appearance at the festival’s Gobi stage on April 15, 2024, and – lo and behold – brother Jaxon, all of 15 years old, was standing a few feet away. Because obviously the post-midnight desert breeze is the perfect time to introduce your underage sibling to your bad habits.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) immediately pinged People Magazine and TMZ with screenshots, prompting a flurry of outrage. People Magazine noted that Bieber’s set appearance was unannounced, meaning neither security nor parents seemed to think twice about a minor getting a front-row seat to his smoke break. TMZ chimed in with video clips showing Justin passing what looked like a joint between song transitions, while Jaxon held court nearby, seemingly unfazed by his famous brother’s nicotine (or weed) consumption.
Let’s break down the key facts, because the internet might explode otherwise: Bieber’s cameo came halfway through co-headliners Bad Bunny and BLACKPINK, drawing cheers even as security seemed more focused on phone flashes than a mid-teen in a haze of smoke. Official Coachella rep statements? Crickets. Bieber camp? “No comment.” Meanwhile, social feeds lit up with everything from shocked emojis to preachy hot takes.
Here’s where the real cynic in me kicks in: We’ve seen every celeb mishap since the dawn of TMZ’s click counter – a little festival folly is hardly front-page news. But placing a minor in the “smoke circle” feels less rock‑‘n’-roll and more “How badly can we mess up our kid’s future?” Even Hollywood’s worst stage parents would at least pretend to chaperone. Instead, we get photo evidence of Jaxon simply standing by, headphones on, probably thinking, “Fifteen and I already have better concert access than my BFFs.”
Reacting to keyboard warriors demanding accountability: This isn’t precisely child endangerment territory under California law, but it’s on the shady side of “responsible big brother protocol.” Bieber has prided himself on personal growth since 2020’s public breakdowns, but this stunt reads more like a flashback to his “replace a mic with a bong” era.
So what’s next? Will Hailey Bieber issue a stern parental advisory? Will Coachella tweak underage policies? Or will fans just shrug, go back to their avocado toast, and wait for the next headline? One thing’s certain: in the realm of celebrity antics, nothing’s too absurd to stop the scroll.
And there you have it—festival drama served with a side of eye-roll. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, TMZ
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