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Justin Bieber deletes Instagram account after spat with Selena Gomez

In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Justin Bieber arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Justin Bieber arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Aug 16, 2016

Sorry, Beliebers: Justin Bieber appears to have deleted his Instagram account following a spat with ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, BBC Newsbeat reported Tuesday.

The feud reportedly started after fans slammed Lionel Richie's daughter, Sofia, who has been spotted with Bieber recently.

>> Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber reportedly feud on Instagram after his fans slam Sofia Richie

Sharing a photo of him and Sofia on Instagram, Bieber wrote, “I‘m gonna make my Instagram private if you guys don’t stop the hate, this is getting out of hand, if you guys are really fans you wouldn’t be so mean to people that I like.”
That image, along with Bieber's entire Instagram account, was no longer available early Tuesday.

According to New York Magazine, Gomez reportedly had commented on the photo, "If you can't handle the hate, then stop posting pictures of your girlfriend lol- It should be special between you two only. Don't be mad at your fans. They love you."

Fans also posted screenshots of a response that appeared to be from Bieber, New York Magazine reported.

"It's funny to see people that used me for attention and still try to point the finger this way. Sad. All love," he apparently wrote, adding, "I'm not one for anyone receiving hate. Hope u all can be kind to my friends and each other. And yes I love my beliebers."

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According to BBC Newsbeat, Gomez apparently replied, "Funny how the ones that cheated multiple times, are pointing the finger at the ones that were forgiving and supportive, no wonder fans are mad. Sad. All love."

Gomez also posted a collage of her fans with the caption, "My whole life. You matter most. Thank you (for) letting me do what I love every day."

After Bieber's Instagram account disappeared Tuesday, Gomez took to Snapchat, writing, "What I said was selfish and pointless."

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