Trending Now - Justin Bieber Confronts Paparazzi During L.A. Date Night

WHO:

Justin Bieber, 32 years old, pop superstar

Hailey Bieber, Justin's wife

Photographers, referred to as paparazzi

TMZ, media outlet that captured footage

WHAT:

Justin Bieber threw a half-empty Fiji water bottle toward paparazzi

The bottle did not hit anyone and fell to the ground

The couple quickly drove off in a black SUV

Bieber confronted paparazzi last summer, asking, “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business, is it?”

Bieber has been vocal about his negative experiences with paparazzi since his debut in 2009

WHERE:

Los Angeles, California

Sushi Park, West Hollywood, where the couple had dinner

Parking garage where the incident occurred

WHEN:

The incident occurred on March 6th, 2026

Bieber criticized paparazzi treatment in April 2025

Bieber's debut was in 2009

The incident in 2014 involved his Ferrari being rear-ended by a photographer

WHY:

Bieber expressed frustration over the treatment he receives from paparazzi

He has long battled with paparazzi and has spoken out against their invasive practices

HOW:

Bieber covered his face while navigating through the paparazzi

He shared an Instagram video showing his perspective of being followed by photographers

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 11:11 UTC)

On March 6, 2026, Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey, were leaving Sushi Park in West Hollywood when Justin threw a half-empty Fiji water bottle toward paparazzi, although it did not hit anyone and simply fell to the ground. The couple quickly drove off in a black SUV, and this incident comes after Bieber has been vocal about his negative experiences with paparazzi since his debut in 2009, including a confrontation last summer where he expressed his frustration with their invasive practices. Recently, he shared an Instagram video showing his perspective of being followed by photographers, highlighting the ongoing challenges he faces with media attention.