{"id":84536,"date":"2025-07-15T03:08:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=84536"},"modified":"2025-08-01T03:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T07:09:21","slug":"did-hailey-bieber-throw-shade-at-scooter-braun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/did-hailey-bieber-throw-shade-at-scooter-braun\/84536\/","title":{"rendered":"Did Hailey Bieber Throw Shade at Scooter Braun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hailey Bieber may have taken a subtle shot at Scooter Braun just hours after he publicly praised Justin Bieber\u2019s new album Swag<\/em>. In a now widely circulated Instagram Story, Hailey posted a selfie using a filter that exaggerated her eyes and lips, with Mariah Carey\u2019s \u201cObsessed\u201d playing in the background\u2014a move that many fans interpreted as a veiled jab. The timing of her post, paired with the choice of song known for its pointed lyrics about unwanted attention and delusion, raised eyebrows given Braun\u2019s sudden reentry into the Bieber narrative.<\/p>\n

Scooter Braun, who managed Justin Bieber for nearly 20 years before their professional relationship ended in 2023, took to Instagram earlier that same day to applaud Bieber\u2019s latest project. In a lengthy post, Braun described Swag<\/em> as the most \u201cauthentically Justin Bieber\u201d album to date, calling it \u201cbeautiful, raw, and truly him.\u201d He framed the release as a milestone in Justin\u2019s artistic evolution, praising not just the music but the intentional, independent nature of how the album was rolled out. Braun\u2019s remarks had an air of nostalgia and closure, acknowledging their long history while celebrating Justin\u2019s new direction.<\/p>\n

However, Hailey\u2019s social media activity suggests she wasn\u2019t exactly embracing Braun\u2019s return to the spotlight, especially given the timing. Her Instagram Story seemed to signal a boundary\u2014a protective move amid resurfacing headlines and speculation. It\u2019s no secret that she has been fiercely supportive of Justin throughout the rollout of Swag<\/em>, particularly as the album faced mixed reactions online. Some critics dismissed it as chaotic or overly emotional, but Hailey was quick to defend both the music and her husband\u2019s vision. She highlighted the album\u2019s record-breaking first-day streaming numbers\u2014over 74 million streams on the Global Spotify Chart\u2014emphasizing its success by noting that it surpassed Justin\u2019s previous album Justice<\/em> as his biggest debut ever on the platform.<\/p>\n

Beyond that, she has made a point to showcase her support in tangible ways. She promoted the album directly by linking to Justin\u2019s official site and shared a photo of a massive Times Square billboard featuring the album cover. Overlaying the image, she wrote a strongly worded message aimed at those spreading rumors about their relationship, making it clear that she wasn\u2019t tolerating the ongoing speculation. Her message was pointed and defensive, showing that she remains unwavering in her loyalty to her husband.<\/p>\n

The backdrop to this renewed attention on Braun is a financial settlement reportedly reached between him and Justin Bieber. According to TMZ<\/em>, Justin has agreed to pay over $30 million to Braun to resolve a long-standing dispute involving unpaid commissions and debts tied to his canceled Justice<\/em> tour. In 2022, after pulling out of much of the tour due to health issues, Bieber allegedly stopped payments on a $40 million advance that had been partially covered by Braun\u2019s company HYBE. The settlement now includes a reimbursement of $26 million plus roughly half of $11 million in unpaid commissions.<\/p>\n

Given that context, Braun\u2019s public praise for the new album may have come off to some as opportunistic or self-serving. Hailey\u2019s cryptic Instagram post, framed in sarcasm and paired with a track that calls out obsessive behavior, seemed to be a way of setting the record straight without directly addressing Braun by name. For those watching the dynamics unfold, her message was clear: she is standing firmly by Justin\u2019s side and is unafraid to push back against those trying to insert themselves into his narrative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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