Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 29, 2025 · Entertainment

Justin Bieber's Pant Predicament: A Swag Album Launch Oops!

Justin Bieber suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction at a listening party for his new album, Swag, hosted by Spotify in collaboration with his apparel brand, Skylrk; seen in 2022

JUSTIN BIEBER'S WARDROBE MALFUNCTION EXPOSED: IS THIS THE END OF HIS CAREER?

In a shocking display of fashion fail, Justin Bieber suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at a listening party for his new album, Swag, hosted by Spotify in collaboration with his apparel brand, Skylrk. The 31-year-old Canadian pop star was caught struggling to keep his pants up backstage at the Bird Street Club in West Hollywood, leaving fans wondering if this is a sign of bigger problems brewing beneath the surface.

New footage captured by Pop Faction shows Bieber awkwardly adjusting his trousers before they slide down past his knees as he chats with friends. Despite the mortifying moment, the singer appears unfazed, quickly pulling his pants back up and continuing to party like there's no tomorrow. But the damage is done - the video has gone viral on social media, leaving fans and critics alike scratching their heads.

In new footage, captured by Pop Faction , the pop star, 31, could be seen struggling with his pants, before they dropped down past his knees while talking to a group of friends backstage

Bieber's penchant for baggy, low-slung trousers has long been a topic of discussion among fashion enthusiasts and haters alike. The singer's love of exposing his underwear has raised eyebrows in the past, but this latest mishap takes the cake. As one fan pointed out on social media: "How can you actually have any comfort walking around with your pants down your legs? How?" Others took to the comments section to share their thoughts, ranging from concern for Bieber's mental health to disgust at his apparent lack of self-awareness.

The father-of-one's marriage to beauty mogul Hailey Bieber has also come under scrutiny in recent months. With rumors swirling about tension between the couple and speculation surrounding Bieber's mental health, fans are left wondering if this latest blunder is a sign that something is amiss behind closed doors. One fan quipped: "I used to be a big fan, but it's time we grow up and have a reality check. I hope he gets back to being the great musician he can be." Another commenter wrote: "At what point does it become public indecency?" Ouch.

Despite the controversy surrounding his latest album drop, Swag has still managed to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's lead single, Walking Away, has been praised for its emotional lyrics and Bieber's apparent growth as an artist. In a glowing review, Billboard's deputy editor Lyndsey Havens commended Bieber for using music to take control of his narrative and future with wife Hailey. "Walking Away is a goosebump-raising confessional about why Bieber isn’t ‘walking away’ from his marriage — no matter how tough it gets," Havens wrote.

Despite the embarrassing moment at the Bird Street Club in West Hollywood, the father-of-one seemed unfazed as he pulled his bottoms back up

The album's lyrics have sparked rumors that Bieber is using music as a way to address the drama surrounding his marriage and mental health. In one song, Go Baby, Bieber gives Hailey a shoutout, singing: "That’s my baby, she’s iconic/ iPhone case, lip gloss on it." The lyrics have been interpreted as a sign of Bieber's commitment to his wife and partner.

But behind the scenes, things may not be as rosy. Sources close to the couple have revealed that they've been facing tension in their marriage since the birth of their son, Jack Blues Bieber, in August 2024. With mounting speculation about Bieber's mental health and cryptic online behavior, fans are left wondering if this latest wardrobe malfunction is a sign of bigger problems brewing beneath the surface.

As for what really went down at the listening party, we can only speculate. But one thing's for sure - Justin Bieber's fashion choices have raised more eyebrows than ever before. Will he be able to recover from this embarrassing blunder and get back on top? Only time will tell.

The Baby hitmaker, who is married to beauty mogul Hailey Bieber, is often seen in baggy, low-slung trousers, so low they often expose his underwear

Following its release on July 11, 2025, Swag debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 (pictured in May 2025)

His seventh record earned praise from Billboard, which commended him for using music to take control over 'the present narrative' and 'his and his family¿s future'