Justin Bieber is stomping out any thoughts Shawn Mendes is the current Prince of Pop — but the title might be up for grabs … if Shawn wants to skate for it.
JB responded to an IG post Shawn threw up on Sunday — a magazine cover of himself with the headline, “Prince of pop.” Biebs told his fellow Canadian pop star pal to pump the brakes … ’cause Justin insists he’s still the chosen one of the genre.
According to Bieber, Shawn has a long way to go and a lot more records to break before he can touch the crown. He didn’t seem malicious about it though, describing his ribbing as being delivered in a “Canadian voice” — something they’d both understand.
Justin has an interesting proposition for Shawn though, telling him if he wants … they could decide this Prince of Pop thing once and for all over a game of hockey.
It sounds like Justin’s taking even more shots, ’cause he says he’s heard Shawn’s a “bender” on the ice … meaning he can’t skate. And, of course, we know Justin can.
FWIW … it’s understandable why Shawn would think he’s dethroned Justin. Dude hasn’t released very much new solo music since 2015 … and Shawn’s been grinding nonstop for a while now.
Granted, JB’s been focusing on his personal life and well-being — and ya can’t knock him for that — but someone was bound to step into the PoP convo eventually.
If this brings Justin out of hiatus and back into the studio … bring on the Prince of Pop games!