Fans of pop icon Justin Bieber have expressed concern after images surfaced that appear to show him using a bong.

The images depict Justin sitting comfortably with a bong positioned between his legs and a cozy blanket draped over his shoulders.

He seems to light the bong, take a deep inhale, and then exhale.

Reactions from his vast fan base, which numbers around 294 million, were varied, with many expressing concern in the comment section.

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One fan commented, ‘You are a father. This is not your way.’

Another remarked, ‘In another life we smoke bowls together,’ accompanying their comment with a warm heart-hands emoji.

A different perspective was shared, pointing out, ‘I think it’s hilarious that it is entirely normal for people to post photos of them drinking and even drinking as a form of getting through the day, aka mom culture, and everyone just giggles and thinks it’s hilarious because they relate, yet a guy can’t smoke a legal substance and it not be a problem.’

Yet another follower expressed a more personal concern, writing, ‘I hope you’re okay, buddy.’

Justin and his wife Hailey recently celebrated the arrival of their son, Jack Blues, in August. Those close to the couple have shared that Justin is extremely happy and adapting to his new role as a parent with joy.

One insider mentioned, ‘Hailey has seen a whole different side to Justin since becoming a father and she’s more in love with him than ever.’