Justin Bieber’s dad sparked some controversy online earlier today and after getting slammed by fans he took the time to issue an apology.
“Acknowledging the nuclear family is offensive? My apologies to those offended. Was not my intent. Not that my opinion matters.” He tweeted out. Even after giving an apology folks on Twitter began to call him out for his past. “I don’t think you can really comment on family when you left Pattie and Justin when Justin was 10 months old, didn’t really support them and only came back when Justin became famous…” one twitter user said.
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As we previously reported, The 29-year-old singer’s father took to Twitter on Wednesday (7 June) to share his thoughts about the ongoing Pride Month celebrations happening throughout June. Jeremy, who shares eldest son Justin with ex Pattie Mallette, posted a meme featuring the Pride flag with the test: “Don’t forget to thank a straight person this month for your existence.”
The “Baby” singer’s parents, Jeremy Bieber and Pattie Mallette, were just 18 when Justin was born in 1994. Though they were never married, Justin’s parents split up not long after he was born. Pattie worked a series of low-paying office jobs, raising Justin as a single mother in low-income housing before he rose to fame after being discovered on YouTube.
In addition to Justin, Jeremy is also father to daughter Jazmyn and son Jaxon, whom he shares with ex Erin Wagner. He shares daughter Bay with wife Chelsey Rebelo, and is the stepfather to Chelsey’s daughter from a previous relationship, Allie.