Justin Bieber's performance was praised musically , but his outfit sparked controversy - Photo: Screenshot
At the 2026 Grammy Awards currently taking place in the US, Justin Bieber made his highly anticipated return to the stage to perform " Yukon" from his 2025 album " Swag ." The Canadian star attracted attention by wearing only silk shorts and playing a purple guitar, singing an acoustic version of the song.
According to Vogue, the performance subtly conveyed an artistic message about the direction Justin Bieber has been pursuing: no elaborate choreography, no flashy stage costumes, just Justin, a mirror, and his signature voice.
Justin Bieber after a few years' absence from the Grammys.
"His stage style seems much more minimalist, but here's the key point: see this as a bold approach to the 'less is more' philosophy in fashion ," commented Vogue .
As Justin sang, the camera frequently panned to his wife, Hailey Bieber. She looked very proud as she listened to her husband sing the song he wrote for her.
Some audience members praised the performance, saying it showcased the singer's artistry and love for his wife. Others complimented the performance for conveying genuine emotion without the need for flashy costumes.
Nevertheless, Justin Bieber's outfit choices have sparked debate on social media. Some have suggested he was lazy in his choice of attire, or "desperate" for attention, or that he "lost his luggage at the airport while attending the event."
Justin Bieber received four Grammy nominations this year, including the biggest category, Album of the Year. This marks his first return to the Grammys since 2022, when he came to perform his hit " Peaches" from the album Justice .
Just before this emotional performance, Justin Bieber appeared on the red carpet with his wife, Hailey Bieber. Not only has he been absent from the Grammys for many years, but he has also become very private about his personal life and rarely attends major events since canceling his world tour in 2022.
He's returning to the Grammys this year and will be the main performer for both weekends at the Coachella music festival in April.
Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber on the Grammy red carpet this year - Photo: WireImage
At this year's Grammy Awards, the album Swag was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Album, while the song Daises was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance and Yukon was nominated for Best R&B Performance.
Throughout his career, Justin Bieber has been nominated 23 times and won 2 Grammy Awards for the songs " Where Are Ü Now" (featuring Jack Ü) and " 10,000 Hours" (a duet with Dan + Shay).
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