Justin Bieber looks worse for wear as he swigs cognac in front of fans before pouring alcohol over stage during boozy performance in New Zealand
He was thought to have curbed the wild antics, but it was a nonchalant Justin Bieber who swigged booze after taking to the stage in New Zealand on Thursday evening.
Bieber, 21, looked sluggish after joining rap duo Rae Sremmund for a guest appearance at packed Auckland venue The Studio.
The Canadian singer appeared to be worse for wear as he performed latest single What Do You Mean with the urban act while drinking from a bottle of Hennessey cognac.
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High spirits: He was thought to have curbed the wild antics, but it was a nonchalant Justin Bieber who swigged booze after taking to the stage in New Zealand on Thursday evening
Bieber - in New Zealand to promote the track - seemed oblivious as he poured the expensive alcohol across the stage while performing with the rappers.
In an image obtained by TMZ the hit-maker was later seen enjoying the attention of female fans after mingling with audience members at the raucous venue.
The website claims that Bieber - who has attempted to curb his wild behaviour following a series of controversial episodes - downed the booze after accepting a dare.
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There you go: Bieber - in New Zealand to promote new single What Do You Mean - looked oblivious as he poured the expensive alcohol across the stage while performing with the rappers
Party time: Bieber, 21, looked sluggish after joining rap duo Rae Sremmund for a guest appearance at packed Auckland venue The Studio for a live performance, during which they swigged from a bottle of cognac
Thirsty work: The singer is believed to have drunk the expensive alcohol after accepting a dare
Rae Sremmund later retweeted footage of the singer's onstage antics, with one fan commenting: 'Tonight was no concert! Was a damn party!!'
The American group also shared a short video of the singer working his way through a series of lacklustre dance moves.
Bieber reportedly attempted to 'reconnect' with his Christian beliefs in 2014 after endeavouring to distance himself from his controversial past.
Good times: The Canadian singer appeared to be worse for wear as he performed a dance with the urban act
Let's dance: Bieber worked his way through a lacklustre routine on Thursday evening
New beginnings: Bieber reportedly attempted to 'reconnect' with his Christian beliefs in 2014 after endeavouring to distance himself from his controversial past.
The pentecostal Hillsong Church, which has roots in Sydney, is thought to be a particular favourite of the young star, who flew to the Australian city for a gathering after being referred to as a 'delegate' by the church in June
'People come from across the world to Sydney each year to attend Hillsong Conference. Justin is here - like tens of thousands of others - as a delegate who is seeking to build stronger foundations into his life,' they announced in a short statement.
While the church does not disapprove of the use of alcohol, 'debauchery and a lifestyle of drunkenness' is considered a sin.
Christian beliefs: The pentacastol Hillsong Church, which has roots in Sydney, is thought to be a particular favourite of the young star
Raucous: Footage was later posted of the singer's onstage antics, with one fan commenting 'Tonight was no concert! Was a damn party!!
Bieber's past controversies include an arrest for driving under the influence during a night out in Miami in January 2013.
The drunk driving charge was later dropped after the singer pleaded guilty to careless driving and resisting arrest.
He also paid $50,000 to a youth charity and attend a class that teaches children about the dangers of driving under the influence.
Daily Mail Australia have contacted Justin's representatives for further comment.
Controversy: Bieber's past controversies include an arrest for driving under the influence during a night out in Miami in January 2013
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