Did Scooter Braun try to put Justin Bieber into conservatorship like Britney Spears? Singer's Instagram update has fans concerned

Justin Bieber has been dropping a series of cryptic messages via his Instagram Stories, and the internet is doing its best to decode them. While some are believed to be subtle digs at ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, despite him being married to Hailey Bieber, others allegedly hint at his troubled past as a teen sensation. A new and concerning Instagram Story about ketamine and its usage posted by the Baby singer has now brought his former manager, Scooter Braun, into the conversation.

Justin Bieber references ketamine in Instagram stories

In one of his slides, Bieber, 31, shared a close-up photo of his face with a raw caption that read: ¡°This is how I feel after people keep telling me there¡¯s more work to do after I¡¯ve given everything I have to give. I don¡¯t think any of us can handle hearing, ¡®You just have to try a little harder and you will be like me.¡¯ It¡¯s not true. I listened to fools who told me to work harder. And there¡¯s no end to trying to earn your spot in this life because I tried.¡±

He did try to end on a somewhat hopeful note, adding, ¡°You have everything you need right now.¡±

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In a follow-up post, the Peaches singer doubled down on his frustration with hustle culture, writing, ¡°Some people want to make [their] life about work so bad. This life is about God loving us so we can love each other. Quit making your life about work, smh. God will always inspire you to want to work hard.¡±

He continued, ¡°You think if you don¡¯t tell people to work hard, they won¡¯t. Stop playing God, please.¡±

But the most concerning part came when Bieber shared a screenshot of an AI response to a question he¡¯d asked: ¡°Has ketamine been used to control people¡¯s emotions?¡± The reply noted that there is evidence that ketamine has been misused in certain law enforcement settings and has had disproportionate effects on Black individuals.

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For context, ketamine is a prescription drug sometimes used to treat depression or chronic pain under professional supervision.

Why fans believe Justin's Instagram stories are related to Scooter Braun

One user posted a screenshot of the story where Justin asks AI if ketamine can be used to control people¡¯s emotions, writing, ¡°JUSTIN BIEBER IS TRYING TO EXPOSE THE FACT SCOOTER BRAUN AND HIS ASSOCIATES WERE DRUGGING HIM.¡±

JUSTIN BIEBER IS TRYING TO EXPOSE THE FACT SCOOTER BRAUN AND HIS ASSOCIATES WERE DRUGGING HIM. pic.twitter.com/ImWwL5Xooq

¡ª a. (@flatlinebiiebs) June 8, 2025

For context, Scooter Braun discovered Justin back in 2008 when the singer was just 14 and went on to manage his career for over a decade, until their professional relationship officially ended in 2024. Over the years, Bieber has subtly hinted at being taken advantage of, both emotionally and financially, during his early rise to fame. Earlier this year, he even unfollowed Braun on social media, clarifying that their relationship had completely fallen apart.

One user even compared it to Britney Spears situation, writing, "Did he just expose that Scooter tried to pull a Britney Spears on Bieber?! Now everything makes sense."

Another user penned, "I need him to go out and tell absolutely everything, with names and without hints."

I need him to go out and tell absolutely everything, with names and without hints.

¡ª evelyn (@_evxlynn) June 8, 2025

One fan mentioned, "It's heartbreaking hearing about these people who we would've thought* were on Justin's side to protect him but were rather instead doing him more damage than good."

"Scooter Braun is associated with Lou Taylor, who was also exposed for drugging Britney Spears under the conservatorship. Lou Taylor was also managing Justin and wanted to put him under the conservatorship just like Britney," one user wrote.

scooter braun is associated with lou taylor who was exposed to also drug britney spears under the conservatorship.
Lou Taylor was also managing Justin and wanted to put him under the conservatorship just like britney.

¡ª 11 (@antii_mosquiito) June 8, 2025

While Justin has not dropped any names, fans are left puzzled and concerned, not just about the possible messages aimed at former figures in his life like Scooter Braun, but also about the state of Bieber¡¯s mental and emotional health as he continues to share more of his inner struggles online.

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