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Justin Bieber’s Cheek Kiss with Sexyy Red Sparks Online Frenzy: Hailey Bieber and Rapper Respond
Justin Bieber ignited a social media whirlwind after a video surfaced of him sharing a friendly cheek kiss with rap artist Sexyy Red at her birthday celebration. The footage, capturing the playful moment between the “Baby” singer and the “Pound Town” rapper, rapidly gained traction online, prompting reactions from both Hailey Bieber, and Sexyy Red herself.
Sexyy Red Responds on Social Media
Sexyy Red addressed the buzz surrounding the viral clip in an Instagram post on Thursday, April 17, writing, “My two personalities… thank for comin friend @justinbieber. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 DA BADDEST.” She further engaged with fans, responding to a comment suggesting Justin Bieber appears less joyful around his wife, Hailey Bieber. Sexyy Red promptly refuted this notion, stating, “Yes, he do!”
Hailey Bieber’s Emoji Reaction
Justin Bieber also shared the video on his personal Instagram account. Hailey Bieber, in a display of nonchalance and support, responded to the post by adding three heart-eye emojis in the comments.
Original Story
A video of Justin Bieber giving Sexyy Red a celebratory cheek kiss at her birthday party has become a viral sensation, generating considerable discussion among fans.
The “Peaches” singer, 31, posted the video from the rapper’s 27th birthday festivities on his Instagram on Thursday, April 17.
The brief video shows Justin Bieber approaching Sexyy Red (born Janae Nierah Wherry) at a table and giving her a light kiss on the cheek as a birthday greeting.
A subsequent Instagram post, also shared across Justin Bieber’s Instagram grid and story, featured a selfie of him and Sexyy Red. In the Instagram Story version of the selfie, the track “Unconditional Love” by Tupac was added.
Fan Reactions: Divided Opinions on the Kiss
Earlier, on Wednesday, April 16, Sexyy Red posted a video on X showing her dancing with Justin Bieber, captioning it, “I love him.”
Following the widespread sharing of the kiss video by Justin Bieber, numerous fans took to the comments section to voice their opinions. Some online users described the gesture as “disrespectful” to his wife, Hailey Bieber, 28, whom he married in 2019.
One commenter wrote, “I be damned if my husband kissing someone[‘s] cheek,” while another echoed this sentiment, stating, “The disrespect is crazyyyyy.”
Conversely, many fans defended Justin Bieber, arguing that the cheek kiss was innocuous and not inappropriate.
One supporter commented, “Not to be that guy but in Puerto Rican culture this is almost expected. He’s not Puerto Rican , but not everyone sees a cheek kiss greeting as disrespectful,” suggesting cultural context.
Another commenter dismissed the negative reactions as an overreaction, suggesting some fans were exaggerating the situation.
“It’s just a kiss on the cheek? yall r so dramatic fr,” one user posted, while another added, “If his wife ain’t tripping about it why the f*** are you? You’re not married to Justin Bieber.”
Past Instagram Unfollow Speculation
Recently, Justin and Hailey Bieber were subject to online speculation on March 30 when observant fans noticed Hailey Bieber was no longer following her husband on Instagram.
However, reports confirmed that the perceived unfollowing was due to a technical issue. Us Weekly clarified in March that Justin Bieber had briefly deactivated and then reactivated his Instagram account, causing a glitch in the system.
Hailey Bieber Clarifies Instagram “Glitch”
Hailey Bieber addressed the rumors surrounding the apparent Instagram unfollowing, confirming it was unintentional.
“It’s a glitch. Didn’t unfollow him. Hope this helps!” Hailey Bieber stated in a TikTok comment on March 31, responding to a video discussing the supposed Instagram unfollow incident.
Hailey Bieber Attends Fashion Trust Awards
Earlier in April, Hailey Bieber attended the Fashion Trust Awards on April 8 in West Hollywood.
Justin Bieber did not attend the event but publicly showed his support for his wife, with whom he shares their 7-month-old son, Jack Blues, via Instagram.
The singer expressed admiration for his partner by sharing a photo of Hailey Bieber showcasing her outfit from the event, along with a close-up selfie of the Rhode skincare line founder.