In a shocking development for fans worldwide, pop star Justin Bieber has announced that he will sell all of his real estate in red states in the United States and abandon the country. This decision came after a public dispute with tech billionaire Elon Musk, who currently holds a prominent role in the US government under President Donald Trump. Bieber’s announcement, posted on social media platforms on the night of March 16, 2025, has stirred fans and the media community, raising a series of questions about the root cause of this bold decision.
Justin Bieber, one of the world’s most famous artists, has built a music empire with a string of hits such as “Baby,” “I’m Sorry,” and “I Love You.” However, in recent years, he has not only been known for his music, but also for a volatile personal life, from his marriage to Hailey Bieber to health issues such as Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which forced him to suspend performing. Now, Bieber’s latest decision seems to mark a major turning point in his life, as he decided to abandon his life in the United States, where he had been attached since he was a teenager, and moved to Canada to pursue his music career.
In a brief but implied opinion piece on X, Bieber wrote: “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and have decided it’s time to sell all my real estate in red states and leave the United States.
The controversy between Bieber and Musk began from a seemingly small incident but quickly escalated into a public social media battle. In early March 2025, Musk, who ran the Department of Government (DOGE) under President Trump, posted a status line on X mocking the lavish lifestyles of Hollywood stars, who refer to owning a lot of real estate as “ripped assets.” While he didn’t name anyone, Bieber seemed offended and responded with a harsh post: “Work hard to get what I have. Or sing songs and let fans use money?”
Since then, the battle between the two has become more tense. Bieber has accused Musk of using the power of government to impose his personal opinions on others. Musk, on the other hand, continued Bieber’s sarcasm, calling him a “damaged child who wasn’t tall” and saying he should “learn to work instead of complaining.” The controversy has garnered considerable public attention, with millions of followers and comments on X. Some supporters of Bieber said he had the freedom to live as he pleased, while others, in Musk’s favor, agreed with the idea that entertainment stars often live far removed from reality.
However, what surprised many people was how this conflict seemed to lead Bieber to an extreme decision. According to an anonymous source close to the singer, Bieber felt threatened by Musk’s growing influence in the United States, particularly as Musk promoted policies to reduce government spending and streamline the administrative apparatus. “Justin fears that people like Musk, with the power he has, could make his life difficult. Bieber’s choice to sell real estate in red states would also be an emblematic act, to show opposition to areas where he believes he supports the policies of Musk and Trump.”
It’s currently unclear where Bieber will go after leaving the United States. Some speculate that they may return to their hometown in Canada, where he still has citizenship and has a family. Others believe they may choose a European country like France or England, where he and Hailey have expressed their love during previous trips. Regardless of where the fate ends, this decision will greatly affect Bieber’s image and career. Fans feared that leaving the United States would mean leaving the World Music Industry Center, while some expect it to be an opportunity for him to find a new home.
