Justin Beiber's announcement of retiring from music last December was put to rest when pictures emerged of him hanging out with hip hop star T.I. The picture also shows that the "Whatever You Like" rapper has his hands around Beiber with a mixing studio board behind them.

Justin tweeted to his fans that he was "always working, always creating."

Speculations about his shift of musical direction was further intensified as the 19-year old pop star changed his Instagram name to "Bizzle" for awhile - a clear indication that the "Beibs" is seriously toying with the idea of doing a hip-hop album.

It did not help that the "Baby" hit maker was seen partying with rap mogul P.Diddy, and other big names in the rap industry, namely Rick Ross, Wale, Stalley and Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta.

TMZ even reported that he might move to the hip hop mecca, Atlanta to further his rap career. Justin Beiber retiring is getting further from reality.

The former "Selena Gomez" flame is said to be asking his new hip-hop friends for advice on locations and properties as he was enjoying the sense of privacy in the city.

It is unsure though if Beiber's mom will approve.

Pattie Malette is said to be "genuinely concerned" for her son's altercations with the law, a source told E! news.

"As any mom of an adult child, Pattie is holding him close and talking to him about everything, but she can't make his decisions for him," the insider reported.

"Pattie has a great relationship with Justin. He knows where she stands on the decisions he's making in his life. He knows what she is proud of and what she has serious discussions with him about."

Some of Justin Beiber's legal mishaps include an alleged egging a neighbour's property that caused $20,000 of damage and his DUI arrest in Miami. There are also complaints about his aggressive behaviour towards a limousine driver and a flight attendant.