What’s happened, in turn, is that the whole thing has now become a meme.

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ToplineA video depicting pop singer Justin Bieber clashing with paparazzi has gone viral on social media, though it follows weeks of social media posts he’s made about his anger issues and apparent conflicts with others in his life that have sparked concerns among fans.