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People Calling Justin Bieber's Coachella Set 'Lazy' 'Missed the Entire Point' After He Played YouTube Videos
Fans called the 90-minute set lazy as Bieber mixed new songs, archival clips and laptop visuals in his first Coachella headlining performance.
- On Saturday, Justin Bieber performed his debut headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking his biggest live show in four years.
- Critics branded the 32-year-old's performance as "lazy" because he avoided elaborate theatrics, instead crouching on stage to play videos from a laptop rather than delivering a high-energy spectacle.
- While Bieber reportedly received $10 million for the appearance, online observers contrasted the minimal set with fellow headliner Sabrina Carpenter's maximalist, burlesque-inspired production on Friday.
- Supporters argued the stripped-back set reflected Bieber's effort to "reclaim control" over his life after splitting from former manager Scooter Braun, allowing him to curate a deeply personal, nostalgic performance.
- The divisive reception illustrates tension between expectations for a traditional blockbuster show and Bieber's choice to prioritize an intimate connection with his lifelong musical journey.
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