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Pop Star Justin Bieber Suffers Painful Rib Injury Ahead of Coachella 2026 Debut
14 Nov
Summary
- Bieber suffered a "gnarly" rib injury from falling off an electric skateboard
- Bieber livestreamed a 4-hour rehearsal for his Coachella 2026 headlining performance
- Bieber will be the highest-paid Coachella act ever, earning a $10 million paycheck

In the lead-up to his highly anticipated Coachella 2026 headlining debut, pop star Justin Bieber has faced a setback – a "gnarly" rib injury sustained from a fall off an electric skateboard. Just two weeks before the festival, Bieber livestreamed a grueling 4-hour rehearsal session, where he candidly shared the details of his painful injury.
"Bro, that fall the other day? My rib hurts so f---ing bad, bro... It hurts to laugh, talk," the 31-year-old singer revealed during the livestream. Bieber explained that he "fell on my side" while riding his Onewheel electric skateboard, leaving him in agony even as he pushed through the rehearsal, performing hits like "What Do You Mean?" and "Purpose."




