Justin Bieber's Message to Victims of Bullying: 'Stand Strong'
Nov. 18 2011, Published 2:53 p.m. ET
Last night at the inaugural Pencils of Promise Gala at espace in NYC, Justin Bieber took a few minutes to speak about a cause very important to him — anti-bullying.
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When a reporter asked for his message to those being bullied, the singer stated: “My message is, just to make sure to stand strong. If you’re watching someone being bullied, don’t be a bystander and make sure to step up.”
His mentor, Usher, also revealed to OK! how proud he is of Justin for his charitable efforts, " It’s one thing to write a check, but when you as an artist take on responsibility...it really speaks to the individual and who he will be as an artist, as an icon."
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The teen dream (clad in fashionable D&G) also revealed his favorite part about touring: “My most memorable moment on tour was probably having water-balloon fights with Sean Kingston.”
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You can next check out Justin on the Today show on Nov. 23 on NBC.