Justin Bieber has got a lot of explaining to do following the photograph of him obviously smoking a joint. While "Beliebers" are quick to jump into defense, not everything can be solved social media drama especially when it comes to issues regarding celebrities and drugs. So did Justin did or did not smoke a joint and was the photo taken a complete fluke?

TMZ was the first to report of Justin Bieber allegedly smoking a joint. The photo of Justin holding a blunt at a party held at Newport Beach Hotel had immediately hit the web. This said photograph was taken on January 2 following the death of the paparazzi, Chris Guerra who had been on site to snap a photo of Justin smoking marijuana.

Obviously, despite the statement released by Bieber's representative, Justin doesn't look to feel all that bad for Guerra's death. Multiple sources had confirmed Justin's appearance at the party where Lil Twist was said to be rolling blunts for the group.

"Twist and his brother were rolling all the blunts and smoking everyone up, and there was a LOT of pot smoke. Sources were insistent the photographer who was killed lied when he said Justin was smoking weed hours before the fatal accident," stated the source.

Canadian crooner, Bieber might not have directly spoken up on the issue but he did manage to tweet a lengthy message on Twitter following the said controversy.

"Another year. Another year to be doubted. Another year to work hard and prove them wrong. Another year we are coming out of the gate strong," wrote Bieber, adding, "Everyday growing and learning. Trying to be better. U get knocked down, u get up."

Whatever the situation, Bieber still manages to keep his priorities in sight. Later that day, Bieber had tweeted about other things of which include getting back on the road for his "Believe" tour.

"Back on tour tomorrow," tweeted Bieber, followed by, "Ready to see u all smile. Time to do what im supposed to be doing. Performing. #BELIEVEtour."

"i see all of u. i hear all of u. i never want to let any of you down. i love u. and..thank u. #beliebers," said another tweet by the 18-year old singer, adding, "Like i said...2013...new challenges. new doubters...Im ready. We are ready. See u all tomorrow and everyday after that. #BELIEVEtour."

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