Troubled singer Justin Bieber has reportedly turned to god after his racist videos surfaced and tried to wash away his sins with a baptism performed in a bathroom.
Pastor Carl Lentz, who works with Bieber in NYC, spent a week doing intense Bible study with Bieber last month after the singer was extorted over the videos, reports tmz.com.
A man in possession of the videos contacted Biber's team two months ago and demanded a million dollar or else he'd go public.
Why a bathtub, you ask?
Apparently Bieber previously checked out a bunch of churches for the dip, but his cover was blown every time and he wanted to keep the whole thing private.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
