Justin Bieber’s recent rib injury could be reportedly avoidable, as the singer was “definitely smoking” shortly before stepping onto the electric skateboard. The incident left Bieber clutching his ribs and describing the pain as “gnarly” while fans watched in real time.
Justin Bieber was smoking before accident, sources suggest
Multiple sources tell Rob Shuter that Justin Bieber lit up moments before stepping onto his electric skateboard, raising questions about whether he was fully steady at the time of the accident. One insider claimed he wasn’t “out of control,” but notes, “He wasn’t at peak coordination either.”
Minutes later, Bieber slammed into his ribcage during the livestream rehearsal, cursing through the impact. Fans watched the 31-year-old grimace, wince, and attempt to keep the show going even as his pain became hard to hide. This incident reignited concerns tied to his long, publicly documented struggle with substance use, something the singer has openly discussed over the years.
The fall reportedly rattled even those closest to him. “Everyone wants him safe,” another source stressed. “He’s made incredible progress. One reckless moment can unravel all of it.” Justin Bieber described the rib injury in real time during his four-hour Twitch stream. “My rib hurts so f**king bad, bro,” he told viewers as he held his side. “That sht bro is hurting me bad, bro. I’m trying to play it cool, bro. This sh*t is f**king with me,” he added.
He later explained precisely how the crash occurred. “Chat, I f**king fell on my side on that Onewheel and landed on my [hip],” he said. “So, even singing, laughing, everything hurts,” Bieber continued. However, the pop star kept pushing through the rehearsal for his 2026 Coachella performance, telling fans the pain lingered long after the impact. “That fall the other day? It hurts to laugh, talk,” he said while cradling his rib on the couch (via Page Six).
Justin Bieber is set to headline Coachella 2026 alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G. His last major tour, the Justice World Tour, took place in 2022.
