Despite the public backlash, both Bernice King, the daughter of the slain iconic leader came out in support of Bieber and his use of her father's words.

Each of us, including artists and entertainers, can do something.

Thank you, @justinbieber, for your support, in honor of #Justice, of @TheKingCenter’s work and of our #BeLove campaign, which is a part of our global movement for justice. #MLK
#EndRacism
https://t.co/nTkR1XdcvW

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) March 18, 2021

According to TMZ, the singer sought permission from the King estate to use the audio. In honor of his album’s namesake, Bieber recently tweeted that he was donating to organizations that “embody what justice looks like in action.”

Justice-album

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