Justin Bieber says he's 'done taking pictures' with fans because he feels like a 'zoo animal'
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The post came after Justin was pictured walking a round a park in Boston with no shoes on
Justin Bieber says he doesn't want fans to ask him for photos any more because they make him "feel like a zoo animal".
The singer said he is "done taking pictures" in a post on Instagram, external.
It's after the 22-year-old was spotted, barefoot, listening to music and feeding the squirrels in a park before a show in Boston in the US.
He caught the attention of fans, but he wouldn't speak to them, external until they put their phones away.
"If you happen to see me out somewhere know that I'm not gonna take a picture, external," he later said.
In his explanation, Justin explained how "people won't even say 'hi' to me, or recognise me as a human" anymore and that he is trying to "keep his sanity".
"I realise people will be disappointed but I don't owe anybody a picture.
"And people who say 'but I bought your album' know that you got what you paid for, AN album!
Good luck getting one of these from now on
"It doesn't say in the fine print whenever you see me you also get a photo."
As the singer predicted, fans started posting about how they were upset with what he's said.
One fan tweeted including a video of Justin in a park., external
One wrote: "Your fans are the reason you are as successful as you are. The least you could do is take pictures with them."
Bieber replied: "Years ago it was impossible to even take a picture at any time not everyone was accessible to a camera, now everyone has a camera phone.
"I love the fact that I am able to make people happy but c'mon if you truly were in my position you would understand how tiring it is."
There has been a mixed response to Justin saying he won't take pictures with fans
The message comes after Biebs cancelled meet-and-greets during a trip to Europe because he said they left him feeling "mentally and emotionally exhausted to the point of depression".
He also recently told fans that if he's not in the mood for a picture then "screaming louder" might not be the best way to get a selfie.
'I applaud Justin'
Will.i.am spoke about Justin's comments on the Radio 1 Breakfast show
He's not alone. Speaking to the Radio 1 Breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw, will.i.am said: "A lot of the time no-one that's famous speaks up about it but we talk and complain about it when we're with each other.
"God forbid that person is having a bad day.
"I applaud Justin Bieber for this statement, he should have corralled everyone so that he's not singled out or seem pompous or stuck up.
"But I have to agree a lot of us feel that way but don't feel it's appropriate because it's a part of success."
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