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Justin Bieber Said a Racial Slur: Fact Check

“Did Justin Bieber say a racial slur”
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Confidence: High Checked on March 20, 2026

Summary

Reputable news and reference sources do not report that Justin Bieber has used a racial slur. While tabloids and rumor sites discuss various controversies, there is no confirmed instance of him saying a racial slur.

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  • Justin Bieber - Wikipedia

    Justin Drew Bieber (/ˈbiːbər/ BEE-bər; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Regarded as a prominent figure in contemporary popular music, he rose to fame in the late 2000s with his debut extended play, My World (2009), receiving international recognition and establishing him as a teen idol.

  • What Do You Mean? - Wikipedia

    "What Do You Mean?" is a song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released on August 28, 2015, by Def Jam as the lead single from his fourth studio album Purpose (2015). The song was produced by MdL and co-produced by Bieber. It was featured in several year-end lists of best songs of 2015.

  • List of ethnic slurs - Wikipedia

    The following is a list of ethnic slurs, ethnophaulisms, or ethnic epithets that are, or have been, used as insinuations or allegations about members of a given ethnic, national, or racial group or to refer to them in a derogatory, pejorative, or otherwise insulting manner.

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  • Justin Bieber - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    He was born on March 1, 1994. Justin Bieber grew up in Ontario. When he was twelve years old, he went into a local singing contest. He came in third place. The video of the contest was uploaded to his YouTube channel run by his mother Pattie Mallette. Bieber was noticed by famous music industry manager Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun.

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