Justin Bieber turns heads in disheveled look at LA basketball game after taking swipe at his own mother

Justin Bieber had all eyes on him as he made a surprise appearance at The League basketball game in Los Angeles on Thursday night.

The Grammy-winning pop star, 31, arrived outside the venue in a chauffeured SUV.

A suited bodyguard had to stave off a sea of fans and photographers as Bieber hopped out of the vehicle with layered gold chains around his neck.

Bieber put his chest and shoulder tattoos on display by going shirtless under an oversized green hooded sweatshirt.

He styled the hoodie with baggy black drawstring pants and pink slide sandals from his streetwear brand, SKYLRK, which launched earlier this year.

Bieber rocked a noticeably grown out beard with his shaved head and wore a pair of black SKYLRK shades low on his nose.

Justin Bieber had all eyes on him as he made a surprise appearance at The League basketball game in Los Angeles on Thursday night

The Grammy-winning pop star, 31, arrived outside the venue in a chauffeured SUV.

With his iPhone in hand and his posse in tow, the Baby hitmaker swiftly made his way into Thursday night’s game.

Missing from the action was Bieber’s wife Hailey, with whom he shares a one-year-old son named Jack Blues.

Bieber has frequented The League events in recent weeks, with him last attending a game just two days ago on October 7.

The League is described as a ‘private basketball, futsal & golf experience.’

They hosted a ‘Bieber takeover’ in September where Bieber suited up in a jersey and hit the court with The League players.

Bieber’s night out on Thursday comes just days after he shocked fans by publicly firing back at his mother Pattie Mallette on social media.

Two weeks earlier, Pattie shared a heartfelt prayer for her son amid his musical comeback after he took a break from touring to prioritize his health.

But in a reply from Sunday, October 5, Bieber said he didn’t need any ‘healing’ in a clipped response.

Bieber rocked a noticeably grown out beard with his shaved head and wore a pair of black SKYLRK shades low on his nose

A suited bodyguard had to stave off a sea of fans and photographers as Bieber hopped out of the vehicle with layered gold chains around his neck

Bieber put his chest and shoulder tattoos on display by going shirtless under an oversized green hooded sweatshirt

With his iPhone in hand and his posse in tow, the Baby hitmaker swiftly made his way into Thursday night’s game

Bieber was later photographed inside the game

Rocking pink slide sandals, Bieber stood courtside with his crew

He was seen chatting with several young men during the game

Bieber has frequented The League events in recent weeks, with him last attending a game just two days ago on October 7 (pictured)

He was responding to Mallette’s post from September 22, in which the 50-year-old posted a series of black-and-white images of Bieber, 31, alongside a moving caption in which she wrote, ‘We’re cheering you on and praying for you always Justin.’

In the lengthy prayer, Mallette wrote: ‘I declare freedom, strength, clarity, and healing over you Justin. Every chain of fear, confusion, heaviness, and pain — be broken in Jesus’ name. Holy Spirit, surround him with TRUTH, LIGHT, and PROTECTION. HEAL EVERY WOUND in his heart, mind and body, seen and unseen, restore what’s been stolen, and cover him in WHOLENESS.’

She continued, asking for her son to be filled with ‘love and comfort’ and for his life to become a testimony of God’s power: ‘Fill him to OVERFLOWING with Your LOVE and COMFORT. Continue to raise him up as a voice for Your Kingdom, unshaken and on fire for You Lord. Silence every voice that doesn’t come from You, and let his life be a bold witness of Your power, love, and healing grace.’

The post, which featured a photo of Bieber wearing a shirt that read ‘Pray for Me’, drew thousands of supportive comments from fans and fellow believers alike.

In a delayed comment, Bieber wrote: ‘Only thing I need healing from is my rolled pinky toe from playing ping pong.’

His dismissive post comes after his fans expressed concern about his marriage to Hailey Bieber and his mental health for months amid a string of concerning public appearances and bizarre social media posts.

Bieber’s night out on Thursday comes just days after he shocked fans by publicly firing back at his mother Pattie Mallette on social media; seen together in 2015

Two weeks earlier, Pattie shared a heartfelt prayer for her son amid his musical comeback after he took a break from touring to prioritize his health

But in a reply from Sunday, October 5, Bieber said he didn’t need any ‘healing’ in a clipped response

However, much of the concern appeared to evaporate following the release of his hit album Swag, as well as a surprise follow-up LP, though Bieber’s social media posts haven’t changed significantly since then.

In response to Mallette’s original prayer, one user wrote, ‘Amen Pattie, remind him for me we are going through this together, and God’s plan will always ultimately prevail,’ while another added, ‘This man saved me… and I’m willing to do ANYTHING to pay the debt #BelieberForever.’

Others reassured concerned fans that nothing was ‘wrong’ with Bieber, with one comment noting: ‘It’s just a mother’s prayer.’

The Grammy-winning singer has been open about his struggles with fame, mental health, and physical illness in recent years, including being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome in 2022, which caused partial facial paralysis.

However, Bieber appears to be in the midst of a career renaissance as it was revealed last month that the star will headline Coachella 2026.

After Justin booked the gig, sources confirmed to Rolling Stone that he secured a record-breaking paycheck of more than $10 million to do the festival.

The two-weekend deal not only makes him the highest-paid performer in the event’s history, over performers like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Kanye West and The Weeknd.

Unlike most headliners who rely on powerhouse agencies to broker deals, Bieber negotiated directly with Goldenvoice, the festival’s promoter.

His dismissive post comes after his fans expressed concern about his marriage to Hailey Bieber and his mental health for months amid a string of concerning public appearances and bizarre social media posts; seen on October 7

However, much of the concern appeared to evaporate following the release of his hit album Swag, as well as a surprise follow-up LP

‘It’s a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it’s something he built entirely on his own,’ a source close to the singer told the outlet. ‘Between headlining Coachella and the success of Swag, it’s clear this is the start of an exciting new era for Justin — one where he’s fully in the driver’s seat.’

Once tickets for the 2026 festival went on sale, both weekends almost immediately sold out.

According to those close to Bieber, the singer is preparing something far beyond a standard festival set.

‘Bieber is an unshakeable artist who has stood up against the grain and fought for his independence,’ the source added. ‘His 2026 Coachella performance won’t just be a headlining set, but a once-in-a-generation spectacle from a once-in-a-generation pop icon.’