Justin Bieber’s & His Dad

Justin Bieber’s relationship with his dad Jeremy has been the subject of public curiosity since Bieber Sr. said he was “proud” when Justin’s nude photos leaked in 2015 – a faux pas they both laughed off at the time.

The singer was raised primarily by his single mother, with Jeremy mostly out of the picture through Justin’s childhood. In a new Instagram post, Bieber pays tribute to his dad and hints that their complicated relationship is on the mend.

“I love continuing to get to know my father I love working through hard things to get to the good things,” he wrote. “Relationships are worth fighting for especially with family!! Love you forever and always daddy!”

The post includes a photo of Justin and Jeremy walking down the street together, taken from behind. Justin’s new attitude dovetails with his recent spiritual awakening: He and on-off flame Selena Gomez are often seen going to church service together.