From breakdown to breakthrough: Justin Bieber's kindness towards a struggling musician
Netizens have praised Justin Bieber after his act of kindness, which involved assisting a musician struggling with his car in Malibu, California.
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Not all heroes wear capes, and sometimes, help comes from the most unexpected places.
In a touching story that has captured the hearts of many, an American musician named Buku (@bukumusic) took to TikTok to share how pop superstar Justin Bieber came to his aid during a difficult moment.
In his video, titled ‘Meeting Justin Bieber 🫶🏽 Unforgettable moment…’, Buku recounts the day his car broke down on the side of the road in Malibu, California.
Feeling overwhelmed and alone in a big city, he was surprised when Bieber stopped to offer assistance.
“When your car breaks down and you’ve been trying so hard in life, it’s just tough. You move to the big city, trying to make it like everybody else. No friends. Rich people in G-wagons and Lamborghinis driving by.
"I might be tripping, but I think Justin Bieber just stopped to help me,” Buku shared, visibly emotional as he stood next to his broken-down vehicle.
In the video, Bieber is seen giving Buku a warm hug and asking him what was wrong.
The footage cuts as they begin to interact more personally.
According to Buku, after their encounter, Bieber also took a moment to pray for him.
“My life is crazy. I met Justin Bieber, and he gave me the best prayer I’ve ever had in my life. Thanks for the prayer and the good energy, JB,” Buku expressed gratefully.
The video quickly gained traction, amassing over 1.6 million views on TikTok.
Viewers were moved by the interaction, with many sharing their thoughts in the comments.
One user, @murr.made.it, remarked, “Can we take a moment to appreciate the fact that this celebrity just stopped to help a random person? I've never been a fan before, but this might make me rethink....”
Another user, @candicane816, added, “When you stopped recording and treated him like a human 😭 that probably meant more to him than you could know 🖤.”
User @vicki.likes.drums commented, “I feel like Justin Bieber is a kind soul who has been through so much. I hope the rest of his life is happy, healthy, and safe 💜.”
While @luvandwine said, “This is so random yet divine 😩.”
Buku's story resonates deeply, especially since Bieber has openly discussed his own struggles with feelings of inadequacy.
In a candid Instagram post, the 31-year-old singer reflected on his experiences with imposter syndrome, saying, “People told me my whole life, ‘Wow, Justin, you deserve that’. And I personally have always felt unworthy, like I was a fraud, like when people told me I deserved something.
“It made me feel sneaky, like, damn, if they only knew my thoughts. How judgmental I am, how selfish I really am... they wouldn’t be saying this.
“I say all this to say, if you feel sneaky, welcome to the club. I definitely feel unequipped and unqualified most days.”
Bieber first rose to fame at the age of 15 after being discovered on YouTube and signing with his friend and mentor Usher’s record label.
His debut single, “Baby”, was released in 2010, catapulting him to international stardom.
Since then, he has become one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with an estimated 150 million records sold globally.