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Justin Bieber Teases New Music During Twitch Stream, Says He Feels ‘Vulnerable as Hell’

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Livestreaming has quickly become an essential part of being an artist today. More rappers and singers are either teaming up with well-known streamers or hosting their own multi-hour sessions on personal channels. This past week, Justin Bieber joined in by launching his official Twitch channel and streaming several days in a row.

Between lighter moments of him shooting hoops or chatting with his circle of friends, the streams became most interesting when Bieber stepped into the studio. Whether he was alone in the vocal booth or sitting behind the mixing desk with his crew, he used those times to tease smooth, R&B-inspired songs—tracks that could easily belong on a potential third installment of Swag, if they ever get released.

The most fascinating moments came from the unfiltered footage of Bieber working through ideas, producing himself, and perfecting a lyric or melody. On the fourth day of streaming, he was seen testing out what could become a new hit, improvising melodies and playing around with different tones and lines until something clicked.

The behind-the-scenes studio moments offered a rare look into Bieber’s creative process, especially for someone once viewed as a pop star with little control over his music. In these streams, he appeared open and confident, freely exploring ideas in real time—even with thousands of fans silently tuning in.

Still, Bieber admitted the experience made him anxious. During one session with a few collaborators, he spoke candidly about what it feels like to create publicly.

“Going on Twitch is vulnerable as hell because people who just feel shitty about themselves project and then they write mean-ass things. It’s already hard enough to put yourself out there and then you gotta read all this,” he said.

He recalled reading a comment after coming home from playing basketball one night, when he was completely drained. “They were like, ‘Justin is not as exuberant. He will never be his exuberant self ever again. He’s lost his charisma.’ I was like, ‘What? I just played basketball last night, I’m just tired.’ And we’re talking about emotional things … And I start getting in my head, like ‘Ma, did I lose my charisma? My exuberance?’ I have a zest for life … It just sucks that you can have a million people say the nicest thing and then the one comment gets in there.”

In other parts of the stream, Bieber appeared more at ease, playing golf or practicing the drums—experimenting with the format as he figured out how he might continue sharing his world with fans in the future.

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  • Kevin McCall claims Chris Brown never paid him what he’s owed

Kevin McCall claims Chris Brown never paid him what he’s owed

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Kevin McCall, best known for his work with Chris Brown in the early 2010s, has claimed that the singer still owes him money. During an appearance on the Back On Figg show on YouTube, he opened up about his current financial struggles and appealed to Brown for help.

"Why the f*ck I got an EBT card?" he asked, pulling the card out of his wallet. He then referenced the success of Chris Brown’s ongoing Breezy Bowl tour, adding, "Can I get $25K for them four songs I owe you?" As he continued speaking, McCall became emotional and broke into tears, emphasizing how difficult things have been financially.

The interview quickly spread online, with fans sharing mixed opinions. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "This is an entertainer/athlete who had a short career – as most do – and didn’t find/create something sustainable after it ended. That’s all. He did not get robbed; this is the normal way careers go." Another added, "He talking like the average person remembers who he was lmao."

While Chris Brown hasn’t publicly responded, Young Thug stepped in and offered support on social media. Posting on X, he wrote, "Kevin McCall hit me my n*a, I’ll give u the 25k u need, and i no CB would give it to u also bro he a real one. N**s is busy sometimes brada."

McCall has a history of collaborations with Brown. He was featured on Brown’s 2010 hit “Deuces” and appeared on his 2011 single “Strip.” He also released his own debut single “Naked” in 2012.

The situation unfolded just as Chris Brown wrapped up his Breezy Bowl XX tour. He started the European leg in June before launching the U.S. shows at the end of July. The tour came to a close on October 16 in New Orleans, with Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and Jhené Aiko joining him as special guests.

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