Justin Bieber postpones world tour due to issues with mental health: ‘I need time to rest and get better’

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After battling Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome earlier this year – which left his face paralyzed – Justin Bieber returned to the stage, but now he says he needs a break to ‘make my health the priority right now.’

Justin Bieber announced on Sept. 6 that he had canceled the remaining dates on Justice World Tour.

“Earlier this year, I went public about my battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, where my face was partially paralyzed. As the result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North American leg of the Justice tour,” wrote Justin, 28, in a statement posted to his Instagram Story.

“After resting and consulting with my doctors, family, and team, I went to Europe in an effort to continue with the tour. I performed six live shows, but it took a real toll on me. This past weekend, I performed at Rock in Rio, and I gave everything I have to the people in Brazil.”

“After getting off the stage, the exhaustion overtook me, and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now. So I’m going to take a break from touring for the time being. I’m going to be ok, but I need time to rest and get better.” He added, “I’ve been so proud to bring this show and our message of Justice to the world. Thank you for your prayers and support throughout all of this. I love you all passionately.”

Justin Bieber performs shirtless at Rock In Rio 

Justin’s tour was set to last until March 2023. The tour had seventy dates remaining. With those events canceled, spectators can check with their point of purchase for reimbursements.

Justin has been upfront about his challenges with preserving his mental health, just as he was about his latest diagnosis.

“There was a sense of continually craving for more,” he told GQ in 2021. “It was as if I had all this success, and it was still as if I was sad and in misery.” And I’m still dealing with these unresolved concerns. And I assumed that all of my achievements would make everything better. So narcotics served as a numbing agent for me to just keep going.”