Latest / Fresh Intelligence / Justin Bieber Dragged for 'Lazy' Coachella Set as Fans Slam $10M Gig Featuring YouTube Clips: 'Worst Headliner at Coachella in History'
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Justin Bieber faced significant backlash after what was expected to be a celebrated return at Coachella turned into one of the festival's most controversial performances, RadarOnline.com reports.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: The pop stars stripped down show, which reportedly earned him $10 million, left fans shocked as he relied heavily on YouTube clips instead of delivering a traditional live performance.
- 0:38[SPEAKER_00]: Taking the stage Saturday night in a hoodie, shorts, and sunglasses, the 32-year-old singer opted for a minimal setup that raised eyebrows among viewers.
- 0:47[SPEAKER_00]: Instead of performing his biggest hits, Bieber showcased select tracks from his 2025 Swag 2 album before moving to a brief medley of older songs, many played directly from a laptop.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: Seated on a stool, he was seen scrolling through YouTube and streaming his own music, creating what many described as a chaotic and underwhelming experience.
- 1:06[SPEAKER_00]: The online reaction was harsh.
- 1:08[SPEAKER_00]: One user remarked, not Justin Bieber scammed Coachella out of $10 million to play songs off of YouTube.
- 1:14[SPEAKER_00]: While another criticised, Justin Bieber giving us one of the laziest performances of all time.
- 1:20[SPEAKER_00]: Comments escalated, with one viewer declaring Bieber the worst Cachella headliner in history, while another predicted that his Cachella performance might go down as the worst mastering performance ever, adding to the criticism or comparisons to fellow headliner Sabrina Carpenter, who opened the festival with a polished, high-production show featuring elaborate staging and surprise appearances.
- 1:40[SPEAKER_00]: In stark contrast, Bieber's Loki approach left many questioning his performance's direction.
- 1:46[SPEAKER_00]: Despite the backlash, some fans defended Bieber, seeing his YouTube reliance as a nod to his rise on the platform.
- 1:53[SPEAKER_00]: One user characterized the performance as a little iconic, while another praised him as a mastermind, despite acknowledging that some won't understand.
- 2:00[SPEAKER_00]: During his set, Bieber also encouraged fans to engage by submitting song requests in real time, further embracing the improvised nature of the performance.
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