Bieber Ribs Pain but Headlines Coachella After Onewheel Mishap
Justin Bieber is currently recuperating from a rather "intense" mishap involving his Onewheel electric skateboard.
"My rib is causing me immense pain, truly," the 31-year-old artist shared candidly during a four-hour Twitch livestream on Thursday, November 13. "This whole situation is genuinely bothering me. I'm attempting to maintain composure, but it's significantly impacting me."
He subsequently detailed the incident's mechanics: "To my audience, I unfortunately took a fall onto my side while on that Onewheel, impacting my hip. Consequently, even simple actions like singing or laughing are now causing discomfort."
Undeterred by the physical discomfort, Bieber proceeded with a scheduled rehearsal session for the highly anticipated 2026 Coachella Music Festival, an event slated to span two weekends from April 10 to April 19 next year.
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The festival's organizers officially named Bieber as a headlining act in September, alongside esteemed artists Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G. This exciting announcement was disseminated across social media platforms, with festival passes becoming available for purchase on September 19.
Carpenter, 26, is set to lead both Friday evening's festivities, with additional performances anticipated from talents such as Teddy Swims, Ethel Cain, Katseye, Sexyy Red, CMAT, Dijon, Blood Orange, among others.
Bieber is slated to top the bill for the Saturday showcases, sharing the stage with notable acts including The Strokes, Addison Rae, Sombr, David Byrne, and numerous others. Meanwhile, Karol G, 34, will command the Sunday stages, featuring an impressive lineup with appearances from Young Thug, Laufey, Iggy Pop, Clipse, Wet Leg, FKA Twigs, and Gigi Perez.
This marks a significant milestone as Bieber's inaugural appearance at Coachella as a headlining artist, though he has graced the stage alongside other performers in prior years. The renowned singer has largely maintained a distance from live performances since 2022, following the cancellation of his Justice World Tour's remaining dates due to various health challenges, notably Ramsay Hunt syndrome and Lyme disease.
His wife, the influential Hailey Bieber, was instrumental in inspiring Justin's decision to make his much-anticipated return to the performance arena.
"Hailey significantly influenced Justin's choice to headline Coachella," an insider close to the power couple exclusively disclosed to Us Weekly in September. "She provided gentle encouragement and consistently champions him."
The same source further elaborated that, for Justin, the timing feels perfectly aligned for his return to the entertainment spotlight, especially after the upcoming launch of his summer 2025 albums, Swag and Swag II.
"He believes this presents the optimal platform to unveil his new musical creations to his dedicated fanbase and is genuinely enthusiastic about the prospect," the insider continued. "He now holds greater autonomy over his professional trajectory. Decisions are no longer being made on his behalf. Hailey has reaffirmed that this is the opportune moment and has offered unwavering support."
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A separate source corroborated, stating, "Hailey undeniably served as the primary catalyst for Justin's participation in Coachella. Having been raised with his music, she consistently reiterates his iconic status as Justin Bieber. She possesses an intimate understanding of the profound significance for his fans to witness his return to the stage, which led her to urge, 'You absolutely must do this!'"
"While he intends to prominently feature tracks from his Swag albums, he will also revisit many of his cherished classic hits," the second individual added. "The overarching objective is to craft an event that honors his illustrious career and reflects his current artistic evolution. He's already brainstorming potential special guest appearances as well."
