Justin Bieber did not spit on a group of fans last month, according to his representatives.

The Canadian singer made headlines last week after photos emerged of him spitting from the balcony of his Toronto hotel, as a group of fans apparently waited below.

After criticism of the star's behavior, his rep has told Us Weekly: "Justin didn't spit on anyone. No fans were below the balcony.

"In fact, earlier in the day, Justin bought his fans hot chocolate and played them some of his new music. Justin loves his fans."

The rep added: "At what point are we going to start demanding that journalists actually fact-check? And at what point does the media have to have some kind of standard or some kind of integrity?"

Bieber himself has not commented on the incident publicly. The performer, who was incidentally accused of spitting on a neighbor last month, is currently on the North American leg of his 'Believe' tour.

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