Pattie Mallette Prays for Justin Bieber Ahead of Coachella Headlining

Justin Bieber is slated to headline Coachella next April, a development that prompted his mother Pattie Mallette to share a deeply personal prayer on Instagram for healing and strength. In a post that combined words of faith with snapshots from the festival grounds in Indio, California, Mallette urged prayers for her son as he promotes his upcoming performances. “We’re cheering you on and praying for you always Justin,” she wrote, adding, “I declare freedom, strength, clarity, and healing over you Justin.” She invoked a request for divine intervention to break “every chain of fear, confusion, heaviness, and pain,” and asked for the Holy Spirit to surround Bieber with truth, light, and protection. The post emphasized healing of wounds “in his heart, mind and body,” restoration of what’s been stolen, and a life that serves as a bold witness for God’s power and grace. In another line, she asked for silence against voices that do not come from God and expressed hope that Bieber would remain unshaken and on fire for his faith as an artist.

Mallette, who authored the memoir Nowhere but Up: The Story of Justin Bieber’s Mom, shared several black-and-white photos of Bieber on the festival grounds. In the images, the singer wore a shirt that read “Pray for me,” and Mallette’s words underscored a message of healing and spiritual protection during a moment of high public visibility for Bieber.

The public response to Mallette’s post was swift and mixed. Some fans expressed concern for Bieber’s well-being, with one commenter asking, “What happened to Justin?” Others framed the prayers as a mother’s protective support rather than a commentary on the singer’s personal life. Many supporters, however, echoed the sentiment of a mother’s care, with followers calling the post a reminder of Bieber’s resilience and fans stating that his supporters will stand with him in difficult times.

The reveal of Bieber’s Coachella engagement came as the pop star had recently entered a new phase of activity, releasing tracks such as “Swag” and its follow-up “Swag II” in June and September. Reports circulated that Bieber had earned roughly $10 million for headlining Coachella, a figure that reflected the festival’s storied pull as well as Bieber’s continuing cultural relevance. The news arrived amid prior public moments that had sparked fan concern, including mentions of unusual public behavior and open cannabis use, as well as ongoing chatter about his relationship with Hailey Bieber. Critics and supporters alike weighed in during interviews and online discourse, including a Vogue interview in May in which Hailey urged critics to “move on” and “chill out.”

Mallette’s involvement in Bieber’s public narrative is not new. As the author of Nowhere but Up, she has long spoken openly about her son’s journey from his early life to global fame—an arc that continues to generate significant media and fan interest as Bieber navigates major festival commitments, new music releases, and evolving public scrutiny.

Coachella’s spring appearance marks a high-profile moment in Bieber’s touring and promotional schedule. Indio’s festival grounds have long served as a stage for cultural moments, and Bieber’s return to the festival circuit—following years of high-profile performances and personal headlines—adds to a broader landscape in which fans watch not only the music but also the artist’s personal narrative unfold in real time. The combination of a lucrative festival payday, new music, and a widely discussed family message of faith underscores how Bieber remains a central figure in celebrity culture, where music, personal life, and spirituality intersect in a sustained cultural conversation.

For fans and observers, the prayer from Mallette offers a window into the family’s ongoing role in Bieber’s life as he continues to navigate major performance opportunities and the intense spotlight that accompanies them. As Bieber moves toward his Coachella slot, the conversation around him—spiritual support, public perception, and artistic direction—appears likely to continue in the weeks and months ahead.