Shirtless Justin Bieber Turns Heads at the Grammys In His Underwear, Showing Off Bold New Back Tattoo
Justin Bieber just turned the 2026 Grammy Awards into his own personal gallery, and the internet is still reeling from the view. The 31-year-old superstar made a high-octane return to the stage on Sunday night, performing his chart-topping R&B track “Yukon” in a state of near-total undress.
A shirtless Justin Bieber took to the #Grammys stage for the first time since 2022 on Sunday, giving audiences a stripped-down performance of his hit song “Yukon” wearing nothing but gym shorts https://t.co/fIqud5Afrp pic.twitter.com/TehLRvSapG
— Variety (@Variety) February 2, 2026
Clad in nothing but a pair of purple satin boxers and matching socks, Bieber used his first Grammys performance in four years to flaunt his toned physique and, more importantly, a massive new addition to his back.
No dancers
— jdb. (@_Jdbiebers) February 2, 2026
No visuals
No clothes
No autotune
And Justin bieber still had the best performance of the night, he doesn’t need a Grammy because he has TALENT pic.twitter.com/Dd19F30zi9
Eagle-eyed Beliebers were quick to notice the fresh black ink in the upper-mid section of his back, which appeared to be a detailed outline of a woman’s face. Fans on X immediately began circulating screenshots, with the consensus being that the portrait is of his wife, Hailey Bieber, 29. Specifically, users pointed to its striking resemblance to Hailey’s iconic March 2020 Elle cover.
Justin Bieber performs at the GRAMMYs wearing only his underwear pic.twitter.com/WgTqI0o2o5
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) February 2, 2026
So you’re telling me justin bieber just got up on stage in just his shorts… and debuted the new tattoo of his wife’s face on his back???? king, one viral post read. Another fan joked that while the camera quality made it hard to see every detail, the shirtless choice was clearly a deliberate humiliation ritual or a grand romantic gesture. Neither Justin nor Hailey has officially commented on the tattoo, but the singer has previously stated he was saving his back for ink that was truly meaningful.
Before the “Yukon” reveal, the couple made an equally stylish statement on the red carpet. They arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in coordinated black ensembles that felt both high-fashion and politically charged.
Justin wore an oversized Balenciaga suit with a 100-carat Lorraine Schwartz necklace, while Hailey stunned in a strapless sheer Alaïa gown. Both wore white “ICE OUT” pins, joining other stars like Billie Eilish and Kehlani in a public protest against current immigration enforcement tactics.
Bad Bunny con Justin Bieber y Hailey Bieber en los Grammys. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/dyMlASDfTI
— Archive Bad Bunny Fan (@ArchiveBenito) February 2, 2026
The night was a professional triumph for Bieber, who was contending for four awards including Album of the Year for his soulful, R&B-infused record SWAG. While the track “Yukon” lost out to Kehlani in the Best R&B Performance category, the performance itself solidified his comeback. It marks a sharp departure from his pop roots, leaning into the raw, vulnerable sound that defined his latest seventh studio album, which was a surprise drop in July.
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