Why did Justin Bieber cut his Purpose tour short?

Fans devastated after Despacito singer quits world tour 'due to unforeseen circumstances'

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Singer Justin Bieber performs onstage.
(Image credit: Kevin Winter / Getty)

Justin Bieber's fans were shocked on Monday when the singer announced that he was cutting short his Purpose tour "due to unforeseen circumstances"

A spokesperson said that the star "loves his fans and hates to disappoint them" but, "after careful consideration", Bieber has cancelled the 14 remaining dates on the tour, which were to include shows in East Asia as well as the US and his native Canada.

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