Justin Bieber surprises MacArthur Park with free acoustic concert

Justin Bieber performed a surprise free acoustic concert Monday at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, a venue more commonly associated with crime and drug activity than celebrity performances. Videos show the singer, dressed casually in a T-shirt and shorts, performing hits like "Daisies" and "Yukon" with four musicians for a small crowd. The intimate show contrasts sharply with his recent large-scale performances at the World Cup and Coachella, and a spokesperson did not immediately explain the event's motivation. MacArthur Park has faced persistent issues with gang activity, drug use, and homelessness, leading federal authorities to label it an "open-air drug market" earlier this year. The park also became a political flashpoint in the mayoral race, and District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who recently hosted a picnic there, has invited Bieber to next year's event.