Justin Bieber Takes To Twitter To Acknowledge Marijuana Pictures

Justin Bieber is apparently speaking out about recently leaked photos that show him holding what appears to be a joint.

While it may not be anything obvious, the 18-year-old teen sensation cryptically acknowledged the pictures posted on TMZ , writing on Twitter,

“Everyday growing and learning. Trying to be better…U get knocked down, u get up.”

The pop superstar also recognized and thanked all his fans for all their support during the scandal, writing,

“Back on tour tomorrow. Ready to see u all smile. Time to do what I’m supposed to be doing. Performing…I see all of u. I hear all of u. I never want to let any of you down. I love u and thank u.”

The pictures of Bieber with the drug surfaced online only a day after paparazzo Chris Guerra was killed while trying to snap pictures of his car at a traffic stop.  Guerra believed Bieber was smoking pot then as well, a notion the singer’s reps adamantly denied at the time.