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November 12th, 2011, 11:37 GMT · By

Justin Bieber's Grandparents Live in Near Poverty, He Doesn't Care

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Report claims Justin Bieber's grandparents live in near poverty while he splashes millions on himself
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While he's believed to be spending a small fortune on himself, girlfriend Selena Gomez and his maternal grandparents, Justin Bieber can't be bothered to care about his other relatives, his paternal grandparents, says a new report.

Sources close to the parents of his father tell the latest print issue of the National Enquirer (story via here) that they struggle to make ends meet, whereas their millionaire grandchild is living life large.

As if that wasn't enough, the report claims Justin's grandmother works in a factory and does the most physically challenging job imaginable.

She wouldn't want to bust her back – almost literally – every day, but she doesn't have a choice, since she's the only one in the household with a job and they couldn't pay their bills otherwise.

“Sources tell the Enquirer that [Justin] hasn’t given one thin dime to his struggling grandparents George and Kathy Bieber, who lovingly cared for him as a baby,” the tabloid writes.

“George – the biological father of Justin’s dad Jeremy – has been out of work for months with a back injury, which his wife Kathy, 54, works like a dog at a sweltering factory job, insiders say,” the Enquirer claims.

The source describes Kathy's job as one of the most difficult ever. Given she's family to the biggest pop star of the moment, she shouldn't have to work this hard at her age.

“Kathy works hard to make ends meet, and she and George are hurt that Justin hasn’t offered them any financial assistance,” says an insider.

For the past 2 decades, she's worked at Stackpole Carrier Systems, a metal components manufacturer in Stratford, Ontario, the tipster explains.

“Kathy has the filthiest, hottest and most physically demanding job in the factory. She spends a large part of her days lifting 50-pound bags of raw powder, and then dumping the powder into a large mixer,” the source says.

“The factory has 15 furnaces going at full blast, so the room where Kathy works normally maintains a temperature of around 102 degrees… With George out of work, they struggle to pay the bills and put food on the table,” says the same spy.

Voices online point out that, if the report is accurate, Justin is acting like an ungrateful brat, especially considering how much money he's reportedly spent lately on impressing girlfriend Selena.

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Comment #1 by: ang on 12 Nov 2011, 16:59 UTC reply to this comment

No normal grandparents would ever ask their grandchild to support them. So why does it matter if your grandchild is rich? This world is so greedy and people turn their backs on family over stupid things. The grandparents have the life they built together and Justin will have the life that he builds. Whom he chooses to share that life and the benefits of it with is completely his choice.


Comment #2 by: LIDET on 12 Nov 2011, 18:57 UTC reply to this comment

OKay i mean like he have to help his grandparents i dont have to say justin bieber is mean but he have to help his grandparents im very sad about his grandma


Comment #3 by: kimk on 12 Nov 2011, 21:04 UTC reply to this comment

i use to like jb but not anymore, but to hear that he might be a babydaddy is funny!!! If he is the father his career is over.


Comment #4 by: Cory B on 12 Nov 2011, 21:19 UTC reply to this comment

this is funny because there names are bruce and diane, and BTW Justin loves his grandparents so much and would do anything for them!!!!!! So STFU!


Comment #5 by: Tired of the greed on 13 Nov 2011, 05:09 UTC reply to this comment

It says that they cared for him as a baby, it says nothing about a relationship since he has been past infancy. They probably have not even contacted him since he was a toddler, he may not even know them. Im sorry but it looks as if he is taking care of those he knows and has always been there for him!


Comment #6 by: Wana on 13 Nov 2011, 05:11 UTC reply to this comment

As you can see, they didnt say anything about a recent relationship with their grandson. My guess is that now that he's rich and famous, they want their grandson that shares their last name to help them to early retirement. The poor boy probably hasnt seen them since he started walking!!!!


Comment #7 by: christina on 14 Nov 2011, 19:09 UTC reply to this comment

Perhaps he had little or no relationship with them and his mother's side of the family were there much more for him. It would still be an honourable gesture for a very rich young man to offer a monthly income to his paternal grandparents. Remember "Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord."


Comment #8 by: Amy on 18 Nov 2011, 18:22 UTC reply to this comment

I talked with them few days ago and yes, Justin never even offered any help at all. They are old, they should not have to work their * off, I think Justin should be thankful and at least offered them some help. it's not matter of being normal or, not. They are your blood and only someone heartless, who knew of the situation and doesn't offer help...Karma's a * . He'll eventually get what's coming to him


Comment #9 by: me on 24 Nov 2011, 14:22 UTC reply to this comment

They, he and his grandparents, had a life together and since he is rich, they dont have a life together anymore.
He used them even for a picture and an article before so they knew and know eachother. Does he wanking his...on it? Is he a person who feels good when other suffer?Did he ever worked?
I guess not even in a Garden he worked, some one like he should visit a bootcamp, for that he comes clear.


Comment #10 by: talliewakker on 04 Dec 2011, 07:06 UTC reply to this comment

I think some posters are confusing the two sets of grandparents. He was close to his mother's parents for sure, but not knowing what transpired with the other set means we dont have the right to pass judgement. Maybe they didnt care about him when he was living in public housing? Justin has shown a generous heart to many people, so, I am thinking there is a reason for this.


Comment #11 by: MyOpinion on 28 Dec 2011, 10:21 UTC reply to this comment

Funny how now that he is famous he is supposed to give evryone money because he can afford it. C'mon! The kid probably doesn't have any access to his money besides his allowance! I totaly understand that his grandparents are in need and stuff but trying to blame this kid for that is totally wrong! It's not his obligation, obviously he can be nice and give them some money but that doesnt mean he has to plus we have no idea of their relationship might be! There were there for him when he was a baby but the n when his mom struggled with money they didnt help either! I can be wrong here but at the same time i can be totaly right. Im sick of people trying to blame him for not being how specific people wabt him to be. He is his own self and he can do whatever he wants! He is not telling YOU how to be or how to act or who to give money to! Just try to have some empathy too, you never know whats behind this kind of stories.


Comment #12 by: Observing Justin Bieber Fan and mother of 3 on 04 Jan 2012, 14:43 UTC reply to this comment

While it sounds like his grandmother is undergoing hardship and I empathize with her difficult situation, we haven't heard Justin's side of the story and his grandmother isn't the one speaking out. Since hear-say can't be trusted, there may be a lot more to this story than we know. I'm interested to learn what Justin has to say. Technically, it isn't his responsibility, but yes, if this is true, it would be kind, loving, and respectful, if he could help them out until his grandfather was able to work again. On-the-other-hand, until he is 18 years-old, it is Justin's and his mother's decision, and they are the ones that will be held accountable when it is all said and done.


Comment #13 by: Lola_luv on 21 Apr 2012, 14:18 UTC reply to this comment

Think about this.... Why would he only care for his moms side of the family?! Why did she not mention a relationship with Justin after he got older? This sounds like a loa of balogna!

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