Justin Bieber Hopes to 'Be Honest' with Fans Over Album Delay: 'He Doesn't Want to Disappoint' Says Source

Rachel DeSantis
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Amid his mental health struggles, Justin Bieber is being as transparent as he can with fans so as not to let them down.

The “Love Yourself” singer, 25, opened up in an emotional Instagram post Monday, explaining that his music career is taking a back seat as he continues to repair some of his “deep rooted issues” in treatment.

A source close to the star tells PEOPLE that Bieber chose to update his fans on why they won’t be hearing new music any time soon as a way to relieve pressure.

“He doesn’t want to leave them hanging. He knows they want an album, but it’s just not gonna happen right now,” the source says. “He wants to be honest about why. He only wants to focus on his health and that’s it. He doesn’t want to feel any pressure and doesn’t want to disappoint.”

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So I read a lot of messages saying you want an album .. I’ve toured my whole teenage life, and early 20s, I realized and as you guys probably saw I was unhappy last tour and I don’t deserve that and you don’t deserve that, you pay money to come and have a lively energetic fun light concert and I was unable emotionally to give you that near the end of the tour. I have been looking, seeking, trial and error as most of us do, I am now very focused on repairing some of the deep rooted issues that I have as most of us have, so that I don’t fall apart, so that I can sustain my marriage and be the father I want to be. Music is very important to me but Nothing comes before my family and my health. I will come with a kick ass album ASAP, my swag is undeniable and my drive is indescribable his love is supernatural his grace is that reliable.... the top is where I reside period whether I make music or not the king said so. ]]>👑👑🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😭😍🤗🤗