Jeremy Bieber credits fatherhood for Justin Bieber’s best music as Coachella sellouts roll in

Justin Bieber’s father, Jeremy Bieber, says his son’s push to new music is tied to his growing role as a parent, as Bieber’s two Coachella performances next April helped push all six festival dates to sell out. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail on Thursday, Jeremy said he was not surprised by the strong fan reaction around Bieber’s Coachella return and noted that his son’s latest focus comes as he adjusts to life with a first child. “He’s really leaning into being a father,” Jeremy Bieber told the publication. “I think it’s really grounded him into making his best music - I am very proud of him.” The couple’s first child, a son named Jack, arrived in August 2024, a development Bieber has spoken about publicly as part of his personal and professional evolution.

In confirming the Coachella dates, organizers have said that Bieber will headline two performances, with the six-date festival scheduled for April 10, 11 and 12, and April 17, 18 and 19 in Southern California. Bieber’s appearance has been described as a career-defining moment for the singer, who has steadily rebuilt his public profile in recent years. The festival’s advance notice that passes had “sold out” amplified the sense that Bieber’s latest chapter is resonating with fans.

A Rolling Stone insider said Bieber negotiated the Coachella deal directly with promoter Goldenvoice, without the services of an agent—a move described as groundbreaking by some close to the artist. The outlet quoted the source as saying the arrangement reflects a broader shift in Bieber’s career, with the singer “in the driver’s seat” as he builds toward what could be a new era for his music and brand. The insider noted that the Coachella payday places Bieber among the festival’s top earners in history, describing the payout as more than $10 million and highlighting the high-profile nature of the billing as a signal of his ongoing commercial strength. Fans reacted with enthusiasm on social media, posting memes and praise for Bieber’s energy and catalog, with some observers suggesting the performances could become a defining moment in the festival’s timeline.

The news arrives amid broader context about Bieber’s career trajectory. The singer, who has not released a new studio album since 2021’s Justice, remains one of the most watched figures in pop culture. Reports from 2023 highlighted Bieber’s decision to sell the rights to a substantial portion of his music catalog for about $200 million, a move that underscored the financial momentum surrounding his catalog and live appearances. Earlier in his career, Bieber faced health challenges related to Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which briefly sidelined him from touring in 2022 and led to the cancellation of the remaining North American leg of the Justice World Tour in 2023 as he prioritized recovery. In public statements, Bieber said he would take time to rest and focus on his health and family, emphasizing that he remained grateful for fans’ prayers and support.

As Bieber’s Coachella engagement looms, industry observers will be watching not only to gauge the festival’s reception of a veteran pop act but also to see how the broader ecosystem—touring, catalog strategy and brand partnerships—continues to evolve around a star who has long influenced pop culture, both musically and personally. The collaboration between father, performer, and an expanding family footprint could shape Bieber’s artistic direction in the years ahead, even as critics and fans alike speculate about what a return to the stage might yield for his next chapter.

In the months since his COVID-era hiatus, Bieber has remained a staple of headlines, with Coachella appearing to confirm a new era marked by high-profile performances, significant earnings, and a narrative centered on growth and resilience. Whether the family dynamic will influence the music remains to be seen, but for now, the public storyline intertwines a father’s pride, a son’s renewed artistic energy, and a festival moment that signals a possible re-emergence at the top of the pop landscape.