Justin Bieber announced he was canceling the remainder of his “Purpose” world tour today.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Justin Bieber will cancel the remainder of the Purpose World Tour concerts,” the statement announced. “Justin loves his fans and hates to disappoint them. He thanks his fans for the incredible experience of the Purpose World Tour over last 18 months. He is grateful and honored to have shared that experience with his cast and crew for over 150 successful shows across 6 continents during this run. However, after careful consideration he has decided he will not be performing any further dates.”
Bieber had 14 concerts left on the tour, mostly stadium dates, with Vic Mensa, Migos and Martin Garrix opening various shows.
TMZ caught up with the star, chilling near the beach in Santa Monica, hours after he dropped the bombshell news.
As for why he’s pulled out? Justin made it seem like it shouldn’t be a mystery after being on the road for 2 years. He added he’s looking forward to … “Just resting, getting some relaxation. We’re gonna ride some bikes.”
Still, he was clearly aware many of his fans are PISSED. He’s got a message for them … and insists this isn’t about betraying them.
Watch below.
One person who thinks this is all a great idea? John Meyer, who defended Justin saying:
“When someone pulls remaining dates of a tour, it means they would have done real damage to themselves if they kept going,” Mayer wrote in a Twitter post. “We’ve lost so many great artists lately. I give Justin [thumbs up] for realizing it was time to call it. You should too.”
When someone pulls remaining dates of a tour, it means they would have done real damage to themselves if they kept going. 1/2
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) July 24, 2017
We’ve lost so many great artists lately. I give Justin 👍🏼👍🏼 for realizing it was time to call it. You should too. 2/2
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) July 24, 2017
(Photo: Pacific Coast News)
