Justin Bieber shared rare new photos of his nearly one-year-old son Jack Blues Bieber on Friday, just days ahead of what will be his first Father’s Day as a parent.
But while the images should’ve been a heartwarming family moment, the singer’s cryptic and explicit caption has left fans more concerned than comforted.
In a series of Instagram posts, the 31-year-old pop star uploaded snaps of himself and baby Jack, with Bieber in a loose Balenciaga tee, and his son in patterned red shorts.
One sweet image showed the toddler nestled in his father’s arms, but the caption – a single middle finger emoji – seemed an odd addition.
User @kaylaabeard commented: ‘Why the middle finger with Jack?’
@offmybieb agreed: ‘The middle finger emoji is sending me!’
The post comes in the wake of increasingly erratic behavior from the Canadian singer, whose recent activity on social media has sparked worry among followers.
On Friday, he posted a grainy childhood photo of himself alongside more shots of baby Jack, all accompanied by the phrase ‘Hey Bay Bay’ and the same explicit emoji.
The photos mark one of the first public glimpses of Jack Blues Bieber, whom Justin shares with wife Hailey Bieber, 28.
The couple have largely kept their son out of the spotlight since announcing his birth last year.
The posts come after the singer took to Instagram last week to post a carousel of photos showing him hanging out with his son and friends during a trip to the mountains.
The group appeared to be enjoying time both inside and outside a cabin, and making use of a shade porch area and golf buggy.
In another, Justin could be seen sitting on an outdoor couch, gazing down at his son lying next to him.
But the previous picture showed him smoking a roll-up with a friend, in the exact same spot, wearing the same pair of blue athletic shorts.
Many fans left concerned remarks about the pictures, even though Jack was not pictured in the image with the roll-up.
‘Don’t smoke in front your kid,’ wrote @chemzeeddine.
Brooke Gentili added: ‘Dude there is no way you have that baby around that smoke… be better like we know you can be.’
‘Doing drugs with the baby around?’ asked @ibelieve77.
The new father has been at the center of headlines in recent months, after sparking intense fears over his social media posts, and his public appearances.
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