Spotted on the Daily Mail:
In an announcement that no doubt caused rivers of teenage girls’ tears across the world, the 19-year-old star has revealed he is taking a step back from the music industry when his new album, Journals, is released next week, and it could be permanent.
The Heartbreaker hitmaker told radio station Power 106 in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday: ‘After the new album, I’m actually retiring man. I’m retiring.’
Radio host Kurt Alexander, better known as Big Boy, reacted by exclaiming ‘What?’ and an audible gasp could be heard from the radio program’s cast of characters moments after Justin announced the news.
However while the star seemed somewhat sure at first, following their reaction, he backtracked slightly suggesting he has not quite made up his mind: ‘I want to grow as an artist and I’m taking a step out, I want my music to mature.’
The singer, who has caused controversy in recent months for antics including partying underage in nightclubs and spray-painting public property in Australia, said the main issue is that he is no longer attracted to the idea of fame.
The Baby star said: ‘I’m here solely for my fans and for the music.’
But before Beliebers everywhere despair, a source close to Justin told TMZ the 19-year-old was just joking and has no plans to permanently hang up his microphone.
The insider said: ‘The kid’s got ambition.’
During the radio interview, Justin also hit back at his critics and denied he is becoming increasingly arrogant.
He said: ‘People think I’m arrogant, I’m not, I’ve always been a caring and giving person.
‘I’m 19 I’m gonna make mistakes it’s inevitable.’
