And the Heartbreaker hitmaker confirmed the news on Tuesday.
Leaving his fans with a not-so-great Christmas gift, the 19-year-old pop star tweeted: 'My beloved beliebers I'm officially retiring.'
Is it all over? Justin Bieber claimed that he
was retiring as a singer during an appearance on Power 106 radio station
on Tuesday, in Los Angeles, California (pictured)
He went on to cite
the media as part of his reason for leaving the limelight, but reassured
his fans that this still isn't the end of him.
'The
media talks a lot about me.They make a up a lot of lies and want me to
fail,' Bieber continued, 'but I'm never leaving you, being a belieber is
a lifestyle.'
Ending
his note with some Christmas cheer, the Canadian crooner tweeted: 'Be
kind loving to each other, forgive each other as god forgave us through
Christ Merry Christmas IM HERE FOREVER.'
You're doing what? The 19-year-old told the
shocked radio station's hosts, 'After the new album, I'm actually
retiring man. I'm retiring'
Bieber initially scared fans across the world after an interview with Power 106, where he said he would retired after the release of his album Journals - which dropped earlier this week.
Radio
host Kurt Alexander, better known as Big Boy, reacted by exclaiming
'What?' and an audible gasp could be heard from the radio program's cast
of characters moments after Justin announced the news.
However while the star seemed
somewhat sure at first, following their reaction, he backtracked
slightly suggesting he has not quite made up his mind: 'I want to grow
as an artist and I'm taking a step out, I want my music to
mature.'
The singer, who has caused controversy in recent
months for antics including partying underage in nightclubs and spray-painting
public property in Australia, said the main issue is that he is no longer attracted to the idea of fame.
All about the music: The Canadian said is no longer attracted to the idea of fame
The Baby star said: 'I'm here solely for my fans and for the
music.'
But before Beliebers everywhere despair, a source close to Justin told TMZ the singer was just joking and has
no plans to permanently hang up his microphone.
The insider said: 'The kid's got ambition.'
During the radio interview, Justin also hit back at his critics and denied he is
becoming increasingly arrogant.
They will be devastated: Fans waited for hours for the singer to arrive at for the interview
Call the fashion police: The pop star is often
poked fun of for his clothing choices and on Tuesday wore a pair of his
favourite low crotched leather trousers
He said: 'People think I'm arrogant, I'm not, I've
always been a caring and giving person.
'I'm 19 I'm gonna make mistakes it's
inevitable.'
The
teenager has been in the news a lot lately, such as for a case bought
against him by photographer, Jeffery Binion, who claims that one of the
hitmaker's bodyguards choked him and stole his camera equipment in June.
Having a laugh? Before Beliebers everywhere
despair, a source close to Justin said the 19-year-old was just joking
and has no plans to permanently hang up his microphone
Under fire: The singer is currently preparing to
testify in a case bought against him by photographer, Jeffery Binion,
who claims that one of the hitmaker's bodyguards choked him and stole
his camera equipment
Bieber through the ages: The star, seen here in
2010 and in 2012, has gone from a fresh faced kid, to a pop singer
trying to be edgier and now, to a heavily tattooed mega star
Inked up: Justin - who is worth an estimated
$130 million - has developed more of a bad ass personality recently,
tattoos included
Due out Christmas day, the film is a on and off stage look at the singer's rise to fame and stardom.
Heralded by the star as a chance to tell his story, in the trailer he implores people to 'not believe the hype'.
Breaking down in tears at one point, Justin says he feels he is a target but he wants to focus on the fans and not the fame.
He says: 'It all started with the fans, so it's got to end with the fans. It's back to being the underdog.'
Since being discovered at the age of 13, Justin has become one of the most successful solo acts of all time and has an estimated net worth of in excess $130 million.
Don't believe the hype: Talk of retirement comes
a day before Justin's documentary Believe is premiered in Los Angeles.
The film looks at his rise to fame on and off stage
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