Justin Bieber Offers Update On Facial Paralysis Diagnosis

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The singer recently shared that he has Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and needed to take a break to focus on his health.

It came as a shock when Justin Bieber announced that he had to cancel several tour stops due to a health concern, but fans were empathetic after the singer uploaded a video explaining what was happening in his life. Bieber shared that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and the condition caused half of his face to become paralyzed. 

"This is pretty serious as you can see," said in his clip. "I wish this wasn't the case but obviously, my body is telling me I got to slow down and I hope you guys understand and I'll be using this time to rest and relax and get back to 100% so that I can do what I was born to do."

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After receiving a wave of international support and questions of concern, Bieber recently returned to the internet to say that he is doing well and on the mend. He also used the opportunity to speak on his faith.

"Wanted to share a little bit of how I've been feelin," wrote the singer as she shared how his religion has helped him. "Each day has gotten better through all of the discomfort I have found comfort in the one who designed me and knows me. I'm reminded he knows all of me. He know the darkest parts of me that I want no one to know about and he constantly welcomes me into his loving arms."

Bieber added that having this "perspective has given me peace during this horrific storm that I'm facing." 

Read through his message in full below and watch his video where he shows the effects of his condition.




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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.