Justin Bieber has made his displeasure with the limelight clear following a tense encounter with paparazzi. The singer, 31, shared a cryptic social media post that included a middle finger emoji and the phrase “ay bay bay” in an Instagram slideshow.

The post also includes photos of Bieber with his 9-month-old son Jack, who was dressed in a gray sweater and red patterned shorts. Although Jack’s face isn’t visible, Bieber captioned the carousel with “ay bay bay,” along with pictures of him holding the baby, whose small hand rests on Bieber’s shoulder.

In the carousel, Bieber sports a red Balenciaga shirt, yellow shorts, and mismatched socks. Fans previously criticized him for posting photos with his baby while also including images of smoking, which he hasn’t addressed publicly.

Earlier, Bieber was seen during a heated confrontation outside Malibu’s Soho House, where he told a paparazzo wishing him a Happy Father’s Day to “get out of [his] face” and stop asking questions. The singer expressed frustration over the paparazzi’s persistent intrusion on his private life, stating, “I’m a father. I’m a dad, and you’re in front of my car on private property.”

Justin, who is Canadian, was asked about possible deportation amid immigration raids but responded, “I’m a real man with a real family. And you’re in front of my face.” He added that he was “at [his] wit’s end” and found it “mean to provoke people” with aggressive questioning.

Justin’s emotional appeal underscores his concerns about privacy and mental health amidst ongoing media scrutiny. His wife Hailey, 28, has also responded to rumors about their marriage and his personal struggles, emphasizing that fans should respect their intimacy, especially after welcoming their child in August 2024.