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Justin Bieber rallies against "rumors" and critics in Twitter tirade

March 6, 2013 / 1:41 PM EST / CBS News

Justin Bieber isn't going down without a fight.

A day after making headlines for starting his London show late, the Canadian pop star has taken to Twitter to convey his thoughts on the press, rallying against critics and alleging that "fake stories" are making the rounds online.

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In the Twitter tirade, Bieber blasts "rumors," writing: "fake stories to sell papers i guess are part of the job. but im a good person. i know that. u cant tell me different. we know the truth."

Read on to see what else the 19-year-old singer tweeted on Wednesday:

rumors rumors and more rumors. nothing more nothing less. might talk about them 1 day. rt now im just gonna be positive. cant bring me down
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

im focused on the good things in life. im blessed and not forgetting it. im giving back every day for it. cant phase me
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

fake stories to sell papers i guess are part of the job. but im a good person. i know that. u cant tell me different. we know the truth
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

as long as my family, friends, and fans r with me u can say whatever. we are all equal in God's eyes & we have a responsibility to eachother
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

so make up stories about fake fines and make no mention of the positive....
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

or say when i came out of my show with my shirt off because after performing for 2 hours i might be sweaty i was going into a club (really?)
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

or any girl i stand next to is my girl or that i dont care, or that i dont feel, or that a 19 year old going to a club in europe is wild...
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

but know this...im only judged by one power, and i serve him
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

so yeah I will continue being me. i will continue to serve, to perform, to care, to love, to smile, to dance, to play, to sing...
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

and u are welcome to join, because i carry no hate. We got to much love for that. Im about the music.
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

Gonna enjoy the day and keep smiling. so should all of u. Much love. i see u #beliebers = i love u
-- Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) March 6, 2013

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