A video of Justin Bieber and Jaden Smith sharing a friendly embrace and kiss on the cheek at Coachella has sparked homophobic comments online. The clip shows Smith hugging Bieber from behind, dancing together, and then sharing a friendly kiss on the cheek.
Despite the long-standing friendship between Bieber and Smith, with the two having known each other for over a decade and collaborated on music together, the internet was quick to label their interaction as "gay" and "strange." Some comments even drew comparisons to recent allegations against Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, although the situations are entirely unrelated.
Many online commenters expressed discomfort with the display of affection between the two men, with some suggesting that such behavior is not "manly" or appropriate. However, it's important to note that neither Bieber nor Smith has identified as queer, and both have been in heterosexual relationships.
The video, originally shared by photographer-videographer DayDay RED on Instagram, has since gone viral, prompting discussions about toxic masculinity and homophobia. Despite the progress made in LGBTQ+ acceptance, incidents like this highlight that there is still work to be done to combat prejudice and promote understanding.
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