Justin Bieber's Surprise Dundee Video, $31.5M Settlement, and Swag II Era

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Justin Bieber has just reemerged in a major way after a relatively
quiet period and the past few days have seen a swirl of headlines
and speculation about both his business and personal life.
According to multiple outlets including People and RTÉ, Bieber
surprised fans by filming an impromptu music video in Dundee,
Scotland for his new single Bad Honey. The video, which captures
him wandering around an empty local pub called Abandon Ship while
drinking beer and reflecting alongside a mirror with the phrase Not
everything sucks, has already racked up over 120,000 likes on his
Instagram. The surprise drop is part of Bieber’s broader return to
music following a four year break. Bad Honey is from his latest
album Swag II, which along with its prequel Swag, signals not just
new music but reportedly a new era for Bieber in terms of style and
tone. The video was shot by his longtime collaborator Rory Kramer,
with the two reportedly editing it together on a flight home from
Scotland. Local bar staff in Dundee described Bieber as kind and
down to earth, taking time to chat with employees and guests before
filming.

Meanwhile, there is major business news. People reports that Bieber
and his former manager Scooter Braun have reached a $31.5 million
settlement to resolve a financial dispute connected to concert
advances and unpaid commissions. This resolves issues stemming from
Bieber’s 2022 Justice tour and the massive $200 million sale of his
music catalog in late 2022, a move initially speculated—per a May
2025 documentary—to be motivated by financial strain after tour
cancellations. While neither Bieber nor his representatives have
commented directly on this, the financial settlement could mark an
inflection point in his business dealings, especially as he moves
forward with his seventh album Swag and his new fashion brand
SKYLRK, both announced alongside news of his settlement.

Bieber has also been photographed enjoying downtime in Scotland,
golfing at iconic courses like St Andrews. On social media, there’s
been buzz both for and against his new material, with Perez Hilton
on YouTube describing the new music video as both a bop and
cringe-inducing, fueling further debate about Bieber’s current
state and direction. There is fan interest in his evolving
relationship with wife Hailey Bieber after recent reports in People
highlighted ongoing challenges but insisted they remain committed
to each other, calling each other soulmates. Overall, this week
marks Justin Bieber’s most significant public and career resurgence
this year, set against the backdrop of major personal milestones
and business resets.

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