Justin Bieber celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with an inspiring Instagram post, but many believe it is a shade to Donald Trump, who took oath as the 47th president of the United States on January 21. For the unversed, MLK Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year, and this year, the day falls just a day after the presidential inauguration ceremony.?
Justin Bieber took to Instagram to share a post to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The pop star shared a photo of MLK and shared his famous quote: "Hate can¡¯t drive out hate; only love can do that."Love you, happy MLK DAY," Bieber added.?
Justin Bieber's post has sparked a lot of chatter online, and many believe he took a subtle dig at Donald Trump, who has returned to the White House as the 47th President of the United States.?
His post's comments section was filled with high praise, with netizens lauding him for honoring the late activist while others celebrated 'Trump's Day.'?
?"This is why we love you, J; you never forget to stand up for what¡¯s right," one user wrote, while another commented, "Proud of you; it takes a real man to do what you did." A KING HONORING A KING. WE LOVE TO SEE IT!!!" "YES, it's MLK Day and not Trump. TELL them," added another.?
?One user on X wrote, "Mind you, while other celebrities are supporting Trump's win, Justin Bieber is one of a few supporting the true king. EXACTLY"
"Justin Bieber is one of the only celebrities spreading love to MLK on Trump's day," another added.?
"When a white man celebrity cares more about the Black community than 4 infamous Black male celebrities, it is embarrassing on our end but gives us hope that there are some white people in this country, with influence, that are actually on the REAL Black people's side," commented another user.?
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has received flak after he announced that the official policy of the United States will be to recognize only two genders - male and female. This move is part of his administration's goal to create a "merit-based" and "colourblind society," he said. His remarks have sparked a heated debate online, with many calling out the president for rejecting the rights of LGBTQIA+ community.?
Justin Bieber is reportedly making his eagerly anticipated musical comeback in 2025 after three-year-long hiatus. After reports revealed that he's been working on new material, the singer took to Instagram to tease a new song, which has gotten everyone talking. The song seems to have a soft rap vibe, with Justin singing about "shaking off the hate" and other themes. More details about his upcoming project are awaited.?
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