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Paying tribute to James Dean, Justin Bieber uploaded an Instagram
photo that recreates an iconic moment in “Rebel Without a Cause.” The
black and white photo shows a scowling Bieber wearing a white t-shirt
with a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
So people wouldn’t think he smokes, Bieber added the caption: “This
is James Dean inspired. Don’t ask me if I smoke cigs cuz I don’t.”
Bieber also uploaded a picture of Dean so younger fans would get the
tribute. Why is he comparing himself to James Dean? Possibly Bieber
recognizes how much they’re alike, and that’s why he identifies with
him.
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