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Alleged drug photos show Justin Bieber starting the year off on a high note (Photos)

Justin Bieber alleged drug photos show that the teenage star started his year off with all smiles. The 18-year-old teenage idol was caught holding what appears to be a blunt of marijuana on Jan. 2. Sources at TMZ are allegedly responsible for releasing the photos on Jan. 4.

The photos were taken at a party inside a Newport Beach hotel room and they show Bieber living it up despite a paparazzo being killed while trying to take photos of Bieber's Ferrari the previous day.
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After the photos were leaked online Bieber gave the following statement to fans via Twitter:


"Everyday growing and learning. Trying to be better. U get knocked down, u get up”, the teen idol posted on Twitter Jan. 5. “I see all of u. I hear all of u. I never want to let any of you down. I love u.

The "Boyfriend" singer then went on to say:


“I'm ready. We are ready. See u all tomorrow and everyday after that. Back on tour tomorrow. Ready to see u all smile. Time to do what I'm supposed to be doing. Performing.”

What's really shocking is the fact that Bieber would allow photos of him holding a blunt to be taken at a party, knowing the potential backlash he could face. Anyhow, at least he started the New Year off on a high note.