Justin Bieber's Bratty Behavior Upsetting His Record Label?

Justin Bieber's record label is apparently having a hard time dealing with the 18-year-old Canadian pop sensation.

A source told The New York Daily News  that Bieber's record label, Def Jam Records, is fed up with the star's "bratty antics," which may be jeopardizing his career. The insider claimed that Bieber's team has tried to address his behavioral problems, but claims, "Justin doesn't seem to care and does whatever he wants, but he doesn't listen to anyone."

Bieber is allegedly followed by people who do what he says and the singer has little supervision.

"This could really damage his reputation if they don't get it under control," the source added. "Justin is someone young teens look up to and this kind of behavior can really hurt his career."

The source also noted that Bieber's on and off relationship with Selena Gomez has been disruptive of his work, saying: "She's been giving him a really hard time... she's been partying without him and it drives him crazy."

Bieber is also starting to alienate himself from some of his fans. The teen pop sensation recently outraged fans and even the government of the Philippines over Instagram pictures he posted that made fun of Manny Pacquiao, according to The Los Angles Times. Bieber posted two altered pictures to his Instagram account on Dec. 9 depicting the Philipino boxer in the process of being defeated in the ring.

In another post on Instagram, Bieber posted an image showing some of the unkind comments made by his followers in response to his previously posted Pacquiao memes. Bieber responded to the comments, "If they were beliebers I know they wouldn't leave my side over a Boxing opinion I have."

The teen pop star may be following the route that many other young stars go down which ultimately leads them to trouble. Paul Petersen, a former child star and founder of the child-actor support group A Minor Consideration, told The Huffington Post "Fame is a dangerous commodity for a young person."

"It distorts the entire maturation process. You are subjected to forces that are almost incomprehensible to people who have never been 'famous,' " he said. "Outsiders can't help these kids - there is so much resistance from a young performer to listen to anyone else other than someone who has been through it themselves."