Justin Bieber became a popular teen idol in the early 2000s due to his head-bopping pop songs and charming looks. After being discovered by Scooter Braun, Bieber was only 14 years old when his debut album hit the shelves and made him a pop sensation worldwide. While Bieber released chart-topping music during adulthood, his celebrity status overshadowed his career as a musician. Along with his romantic relationships with public figures, he became the center of many controversies and scandals that earned him a bad reputation in the music industry.

During the height of his career, Justin Bieber was swindled in many fights, allegations, charges, and even police encounters, while many cited him as a spoiled brat. With the turn of the decade, he has transformed his image, but the incidents are still well-remembered by people everywhere. From tour performances to rash driving incidents, here’s a glimpse at the times when Justin Bieber proved he had severe anger issues.

8Harassed Flight Staff On A Private Jet


In 2014, Justin Bieber and his father took a private jet to commute from Toronto to Teterboro, New Jersey. As they smoked a lot, the surrounding air was intoxicated, causing the pilots to wear an oxygen mask to not inhale it. Sadly, this did not help and led to the loss of their license during drug testing.

7Banned For Life From Vegas Indoor Skydiving

The same year, Justin Bieber visited a Las Vegas Indoor Skydiving Center with six of his friends during its closing time. The staff allowed them to enjoy the virtual experience despite the late hour. At the time of payment, the singer was given an option to pay $1,600 or post a selfie on Instagram. Bieber chose the latter but only pretended to take a photo. However, he did not post it. He and his friends were also reported to have made a mess in the bathroom by strewing paper towels everywhere while the employees watched.

6Punched A Fan In The Face

During his Purpose tour, Bieber was in Barcelona and sitting in the car and was swarmed by fans and paparazzi who wanted to get a glimpse. One of the more eager fans went to touch his face. However, Bieber punched him through the moving vehicle and injured his mouth.

5Crashed An ATV Into A Minivan

During the already tumultuous year of 2014, Justin spent some time in his hometown, Stratford, Ontario, with his family. While riding an ATV with Selena Gomez, Bieber collided the vehicle into a minivan with paparazzi inside. He came to the side of the car, where he tried to grab the camera from the photographer, and there was a physical altercation between them. Bieber, later on, was found guilty and fined $750.

4Bieber Got Into A Fight With Orlando Bloom

The star picked on a fight with Lord Of The Rings actor Orlando Bloom in 2014 while they were in the same restaurant in Ibiza. There was a minor strain between the two because Bieber had reportedly gotten close to Bloom’s then-wife Miranda Kerr in 2012. Bieber yelled, ‘What’s up Bitch?’ after making crude comments about Kerr at the restaurant.

3Egged His Neighbor’s House

While living in the Calabasas neighborhood in 2014, the singer caused a lot of trouble for his neighbors, Jeffrey and Suzanne Schwartz. He also reportedly spat in Jeffrey Schwartz’s face, drove aggressively, and hosted loud parties that caused harm to the gated community. Bieber also egged the neighbor’s home as Schwartz recorded the footage. The family filed a lawsuit against him for home and emotional damage in early 2015, which was resolved in 2018 when Bieber paid $89,000 for the damage caused.

2Arrested For Drag Racing His Lamborghini

While there are various scandals Justin Bieber has been a part of, his getting arrested is the most serious one to date. Two cars were caught racing during the early morning hours, a yellow Lamborghini driven by Bieber alongside his friend in a red Ferrari. He was charged with drunk driving, driving without a license, and resisting arrest as the Miami Police Officers took him into custody.

1Walked Off The Stage During A Concert Due To Screaming Fans

During his Purpose tour, Justin Bieber faced backlash for directing his frustration toward the fans. Especially during his Birmingham set, he told his fans that he was angry over their obnoxious screaming as he was trying to share something. A week later, while performing in Manchester, Bieber asked fans to stop screaming, but when they didn’t, he walked off stage. He returned to complete the set however did not interact with the attendees for the rest of the night.

Justin Bieber has not only shown his anger through physical fights but also participated in an online feud on Instagram with his ex-Selena Gomez, in 2016. As Bieber looks back on his career, he often reflects on his mistakes and is grateful for the spiritual power that has helped him change for the better.