Justin Bieber On His Critics: "I Don’t Give A F***"

Justin Bieber has dismissed his critics saying he doesn’t “give a f*” about their opinions. **

From bust ups with paparazzi to his comments in the Anne Frank guest book to accidentally insulting Argentinan fans and turning up two hours late at London’s O2 Arena, there has been no shortage of fuel for Justin Bieber detractors in recent months.

However, in a rare interview alongside his manager Scooter Braun with The Hollywood Reporter, Justin says he takes the media and public backlash in his stride.

"I don't give a f," Bieber told the magazine. “Not 'I don't give a f' to just be reckless and do whatever, but 'I don't give a f*** what they say.'

“I know who I am and what I'm doing in my life and what I've accomplished and continue to accomplish as a performer, as a writer, as an artist, as a person, as a human being. I'm happy with the man I'm becoming."

Defending his protégé, 32-year-old Scooter explained: "He's the only person in humanity who's grown up the way he has - with smartphones and cameras on him 24/7.

"Another kid can go out and have a good night on the town, and no one gives a crap, but Justin is the most Googled person on the planet - for four years straight!"

Scooter added that although he tried to curb Justin’s behaviour in the past, it’s more difficult now he’s an adult.

"When Justin was younger, it was, 'Keep him out of trouble, stop him from falling down, protect him as much as you can from anything that can hurt him’,” Scooter said.

"When I try to do that now, he's resentful, he pushes away and rebels. What I've come to learn is: Be there, give the best advice you can, but he has to be allowed to make his own decisions -- and his own mistakes."

Justin added: "It's like how a parent sees their kid. Scooter was like the father figure in my life. But when I started to grow up, it was hard for him to have to listen to my input. I want to be me, to show everybody who I am as an individual. I don't want to just be a puppet."