At Coachella, singer Justin Bieber performed a duet with his 13-year-old self, singing along to a YouTube video of himself at just 13. Licensed therapist Blake Roberts, who has worked with inner child work, expressed his admiration for the performance and called it a courageous act of courage. Despite mixed reviews, some fans seemed appreciative of the performance. Roberts believes that the duet could be seen as a symbolic act of openness and vulnerability. Despite some criticism, he believes that Bieber's personal life has been in trouble, including allegations of drug use and financial difficulties.