Justin Bieber Is Now Comparing Himself to Michael Jackson

What’s one of the first things Justin Bieber did after getting released on $2,500 bail following his arrest for driving under the influence without a valid license? Post this Instagram equating himself with Michael Jackson, of course.

Bieber evidently saw a parallel between the photo of himself leaving the Miami courthouse and waving to fans yesterday and a similar one of Jackson greeting his supporters outside of the courthouse while he was on trial for molestation of young children.

“What more can they say,” Bieber wrote as a caption, along with a small emoticon of a crown which can only mean he believes himself to be the new King of Pop.

For one, we can say that it might not be the best idea for Bieber to align himself with late-era Jackson in this way. While the real King of Pop may have been ultimately acquitted of his charges, he wasn’t exactly vindicated in the court of public opinion.

[h/t LAist]
[photo via Instagram]

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