Beliebers, y’all better thank Hailey Bieber, because she’s the reason Justin is finally saying yes to Coachella. After years of passing on the gig, Justin will headline the 2026 festival — and according to insiders, his wife was the ultimate hype woman pushing him back onto that stage.
Hailey Persuaded Justin to Headline Coachella
A source spilled to Us Weekly: “Hailey was a big influence on Justin’s decision to headline Coachella. She nudged him and is always in his corner hyping him up.”
Apparently, she’s been reassuring Justin that the timing is perfect. “She assured him that now is the best time to take the stage again” the insider added.
Another source backed that up, calling Hailey the “driving force behind Justin doing Coachella.” And honestly? It makes sense. She was a Bieber fan long before she became Mrs. Bieber. She always reminds him of his icon status. “She always reminds him that he’s the Justin Bieber,” the source said. “She knows firsthand how much it means to his fans to see him back on stage, so she was like, ‘You have to do this!’”
The New Era of Justin
Justin, 31, has said no to Coachella offers before. But things look different now. He just dropped two albums — Swag and Swag II — his first major releases without Scooter Braun pulling the strings. And this time? He’s fully in control.
“He feels this is the best way to share his new music with fans and is very excited about the opportunity,” one source explained. “He is more in control of his career. He doesn’t have people making decisions for him anymore.”
Earlier this year, Hailey reportedly sought out professional help for Justin’s mental health struggles, making sure he had support as he rebuilt his confidence. Now he’s stepping back into the spotlight on his own terms.
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The $10 Million Mic Drop
Coachella organizers confirmed Justin as a headliner last week, alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G. And let’s just say… the bag is secure. According to Rolling Stone, Justin’s walking away with an unprecedented $10 million paycheck for the two-day gig.
The wildest part? He negotiated the deal himself. No agent. Just Justin directly signing with Goldenvoice, the festival promoter. Independent king behavior.
No Divorce Here, Sorry Haters
Yes, Justin may have unpacked some of the highs and lows of marriage in his music, but don’t let the rumor mill fool you. The Biebers are still going strong. Over the weekend, Justin, Hailey, and their one-year-old son Jack were spotted wandering the Coachella grounds together like the ultimate festival fam.
So yeah, Justin’s return to Coachella isn’t just about music — it’s about love, family, and Hailey being the ultimate ride-or-die.
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