In what appears to be a perfectly timed coincidence — or a not-so-subtle swipe — Justin Bieber has stirred the pot with a cryptic meme shared on his Instagram. Featuring Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, the image mocked the way "girls on social media" react after getting engaged. It would have been just another internet joke, except it dropped days after Selena Gomez publicly flaunted her engagement ring from fiancé Benny Blanco.
The internet, predictably, exploded.
Fans of Gomez quickly drew connections, accusing Bieber of shading his ex-girlfriend in the middle of what should have been her celebratory moment. After all, their relationship — which spanned almost a decade of breakups and makeups — is pop culture lore. And even though both have long since moved on, their digital footprints still seem to intersect in controversial ways.
But it’s not just rings and red carpets keeping fans hooked. Gomez and Blanco’s upcoming album, I Said I Love You First, is rumored to feature deeply personal lyrics — including possible references to her past with Bieber. That, combined with the timing of Justin’s post, made for a digital wildfire.
There’s a growing sentiment that Bieber’s social media moment wasn’t innocent. “He’s not stupid—he knew this would stir drama,” one fan bluntly stated. The image, paired with the engagement chatter, felt a little too well-timed to be accidental.
Meanwhile, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco seem blissfully unaffected, continuing to focus on their music and future together. If they’ve noticed the chaos, they’re certainly not engaging with it.
But the internet? It never forgets — or lets go. And with fans continuing to dissect every post, like, and lyric, it seems that even in 2025, the Selena-Justin saga remains pop culture’s most lingering love story.
The internet, predictably, exploded.
Fans of Gomez quickly drew connections, accusing Bieber of shading his ex-girlfriend in the middle of what should have been her celebratory moment. After all, their relationship — which spanned almost a decade of breakups and makeups — is pop culture lore. And even though both have long since moved on, their digital footprints still seem to intersect in controversial ways.
It would have been just another internet joke, except it dropped days after Selena Gomez publicly flaunted her engagement ring from fiancé Benny Blanco.
From Pop Romance to Public Speculation
Justin and Selena’s past relationship ended in 2018. Just months later, Bieber married Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber), and the couple has since welcomed a baby boy. Selena, for her part, confirmed her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco in late 2023 and announced their engagement a year later.But it’s not just rings and red carpets keeping fans hooked. Gomez and Blanco’s upcoming album, I Said I Love You First, is rumored to feature deeply personal lyrics — including possible references to her past with Bieber. That, combined with the timing of Justin’s post, made for a digital wildfire.
“He Knew What He Was Doing”
The reactions came in fast and fierce. “This is the first time I’ve seen a post of his and thought, ‘Oh, that could be about Selena,’” one fan wrote on Reddit. Others weren’t as gentle: “Why is he shading Selena Gomez at his big age? He needs to log off,” another chimed in.There’s a growing sentiment that Bieber’s social media moment wasn’t innocent. “He’s not stupid—he knew this would stir drama,” one fan bluntly stated. The image, paired with the engagement chatter, felt a little too well-timed to be accidental.
Silence from Justin, Serenity from Selena
While the online frenzy shows no signs of slowing down, Bieber has yet to comment on the backlash. His silence has only fueled speculation — was this a passive-aggressive jab at an old flame or just poor timing?Meanwhile, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco seem blissfully unaffected, continuing to focus on their music and future together. If they’ve noticed the chaos, they’re certainly not engaging with it.
But the internet? It never forgets — or lets go. And with fans continuing to dissect every post, like, and lyric, it seems that even in 2025, the Selena-Justin saga remains pop culture’s most lingering love story.
