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Justin Bieber Gives His Thoughts On Award Shows: “I Don’t Feel Good When I’m There Nor After”

Posted on May 23rd, 2016
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Justin Bieber was one of the biggest names involved with last night’s Billboard Music Awards, but his feelings on award shows in general aren’t of the greatest.

Taking to Instagram moments ago, Bieber weighs in on award shows and feels it’s full of “fake smiles” and a judging contest, versus a celebration. “I don’t feel good when I’m there nor after,” Bieber writes in his post. “I try to think of it as a celebration but can’t help feeling like people are rating and grading my performance.”

He goes on to say, “A lot of people in the audience there to be seem worried about how much camera time they will get or who they can network with.” JB then questions what the actual purpose of award shows are and how different the crowd’s vibe is compared to his solo shows elsewhere.

Award shows tend to receive a lot of criticism, and while Justin’s got “nothing but love for [award shows] and their support,” he’s clearly frustrated with the premise. See his full caption below and let us know what you think.

I don't know about these award shows.. No disrespect to anybody at any of the shows or the people running it. Nothing but love for you guys and your support. But I don't feel good when I'm there nor after. I try to think of it as a celebration but can't help feeling like people are rating and grading my performance. A lot of people in the audience there to be seem worried about how much camera time they will get or who they can network with. When I'm doing a regular show I feel they are there for the right reasons and to strictly have a good time! But these award shows seem so hollow. I get the premise is to award people for their accomplishments, but is it really? Because when I look in the audience I see a bunch of fake smiles so that when the camera hits them they look happy. Sure there are people truly proud of others so I don't want to knock them I'm just looking at the vast majority. I just think to myself if I'm living my purpose I want the reward to be fulfillment. I'm getting awarded for the things that I'm doing and not for who I am which is understandable I know it would probably be hard to calculate and award someone's spirit lol. But When I do get these awards the temptation of putting my worth in what I do is so hard to fight!!!I am privileged and honored to be recognized by my peers in but in these settings I can't feel the recognition. There's an authenticity missing that I crave! And I wonder does anybody else.. Sorry not sorry about grammar it's not my strong point

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