Watch Justin Bieber's cringe-worthy appearance on 'Lolly'

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Apparently the ex-Disney star’s recent penchant for twerking caught the attention of a man who likes to turn heads himself. Cyrus reportedly bailed on her own MTV Video Music Award after-party to help the Chi-City rapper remix his single, “Black Skinhead.” (Associated Press / Getty Images)

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ tour briefly donned an R&B hue when the country-pop-megastar invited Jennifer Lopez onstage to sing “Jenny from the Block.” Introducing the track as her childhood favorite, Swift traded lines with J. Lo, strutting into a past when her hairbrush was her microphone. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

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In 2009, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo set out to try something new and the result was a Weezer/Weezy collaboration. “Can’t Stop Partying” features typical party anthem lyrics over a darker, alt-rock chord progression. (EPA / Getty Images)

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The “King of R&B” charted new territory with an official remix of French indie rock band Phoenix’s newest single, “Trying to Be Cool.” Kelly and Phoenix first took audiences by surprise at Coachella 2013, dotting “1901” with the melody of “Ignition.” (Getty Images / EPA)

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Singer-songwriter Garth Brooks dropped his country music chops to cover Kiss’ “Hard Luck Woman” with the band. Though Brooks lives in the mainstream pop realm, Kiss is said to be one of his earliest musical influences, evidenced by his rock-inspired theatrics during live shows. (Associated Press / Getty Images)

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Irish rock band U2’s wildly popular song “One” got a 2005 revamp featuring the multiplatinum R&B diva Mary J. Blige. Blige’s effortless riffs and emotionally charged interpretation of the verses added vigor to a hit that has graced many “greatest songs” lists since its release. (Aaron Harris / Associated Press)

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In a moment just as political as it was unexpected, rapper Eminem invited openly gay singer-songwriter Elton John onstage at the 43rd Grammy Awards to perform “Stan,” in response to the barrage of criticism slung at the emcee over his lyrics and alleged homophobia. (Kevork Djansezian / Associated Press)

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Soulful songstress Alicia Keys opened the 2008 Grammy Awards ceremony with Frank Sinatra’s 1950s tune “Learnin’ the Blues,” using archival footage of the influential singer to pull off a duet. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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Better known for cracking jokes, Eddie Murphy did have golden moments as a musician, including a collab with the “King of Pop.” His ‘90s single “Whatzupwithyou” features Michael Jackson during the height of his career and a psychedelic music video -- peace symbols, clouds, the works. (Bruce W. Talamon / Associated Press)

By Gerrick D. Kennedy

Sept. 17, 2013 2:31 PM PT

Justin Bieber’s transition from cute tween pop star to adult heartthrob continues its rocky, oft-confusing, but wholly entertaining journey.

His latest entry into “SMH” career moments is “Lolly,” the new single from R&B singer-hitmaker Maejor Ali (formerly Bei Maejor) that features cringe-worthy rap verses from Bieber and strip-club king Juicy J.

The single was released earlier this year, and its video made its debut Tuesday.

“Lolly” is a completely sturdy entry into R&B/hip-hop, a style that continues to be a staple on club dance floors and in strip clubs. There’s the punishing, bass-heavy bounce of a beat, an anthemic singalong chorus and a catchy move to replicate on dance floors.

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The lolly dance, as its been aptly dubbed, spent most of Tuesday ingrained on Twitter as Bieber’s rapid fan base did its due diligence of turning anything endorsed by the impermeable singer into an online trend. Choice tweet: “Dear twerking, you’ll be missed but it’s all about the #lollydance”

But what’s troubling is not the dance itself, or Bieber’s rapping, which continues to be frightfully horrendous (“I’m all fancy yeah I’m popping Pellegrino / I’m in the El Camino when I pull up on the scen-o”). It’s what countless of his young teenage fans are actually dancing to.

The song’s subject matter is far from innocent, despite how inoffensive the accompanying visual might be.

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Molly (MDNA, or Ecstasy, for those not in the know) pops up in the song -- more than once, continuing the trend of glorifying the club drug that’s been a literal music festival killer (more than once). Sure it rhymes with “Lolly,” but according to Juicy J’s verse, “Molly make her lose them underwear.” And if that’s not enough, Juicy also makes a reference to running a train, as Bieber and Ali dance alongside him.

So yeah. Yikes.

You can watch the video below, but be warned, there are a few obscenities.

Watch Justin Bieber’s cringe-worthy appearance on ‘Lolly’

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