Justin Bieber has once again found himself in a heated confrontation with the paparazzi, this time questioning their motives and shouting, "Who's paying you to provoke me?" The incident, which occurred on Thursday night outside Soho House in Malibu, adds to a growing list of clashes between the pop star and the photographers who relentlessly document his life.

The confrontation began as Bieber was leaving the celebrity hotspot. Surrounded by paparazzi, he initially attempted to shield his face from their cameras. However, the situation quickly escalated as the photographers began peppering him with questions. Visibly agitated, Bieber responded with a barrage of expletives, demanding that they get out of his face. "How do you think it's going with you in my fing face? Get out of my fing face!" he shouted, according to multiple reports.

Bieber didn't stop there. He went on to assert his boundaries, reminding the paparazzi that they were on private property. "I'm not afraid to set boundaries," he declared. Referencing his wife, Hailey Bieber, and their 9-month-old son, Jack, he emphasized, "I'm a real man with a real family. And you're really in front of my face." He further stated that he wouldn't be "f***ed with" and that they didn't "get to talk to me today."

The exchange continued for a reported 11 minutes, with Bieber expressing his frustration and accusing the paparazzi of provoking him. "You provoke, you provoke, you provoke," he said. "You think this is a game." He also criticized them for profiting "at the expense of another human," suggesting that their actions were driven by greed rather than genuine interest. At one point, Bieber directly asked, "Who's paying you to provoke me?". He also voiced his concern that the videos they recorded would be taken out of context to portray him negatively. "You'll take this video out of context like you always do," he said. "You think I'm an idiot, bro."

The incident has sparked mixed reactions online. Some fans have expressed support for Bieber, criticizing the invasive nature of paparazzi culture and defending his right to privacy. Others have raised concerns about his well-being, pointing to what they perceive as erratic behavior and suggesting that he may be struggling with the pressures of fame. This isn't the first time Bieber's interactions with the paparazzi have raised eyebrows. In the past, he has been filmed calling the cops on photographers he claimed were dangerously tailing his car.

The latest confrontation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Bieber's personal life. Some have speculated about the state of his marriage and mental health. The incident outside Soho House has only amplified these concerns, with some suggesting that he is "hurting towards a total meltdown". Regardless of the underlying causes, the incident highlights the ongoing tension between celebrities and the paparazzi and raises questions about the ethics of celebrity journalism. The question remains whether new boundaries can be set in this dynamic.