Justin Bieber flew, then cried at the 2015 MTV VMAs

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Neha Prakash
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The Internet has never been happier about a grown man crying.

It's the era of the new-and-improved Justin Bieber -- you know, less douchey, more "I'm serious about my music and faith" -- which involves a rebirth via air baptism.

During Sunday's MTV VMAs, Bieber performed a medley of tunes, recited an emotionally-raw monologue and then literally took flight. Upon landing, he broke into tears. Was it because he believed he could fly and he did? Was it because his apology-PR tour has actually worked and we all kind of accept the Biebs now?

Was it because Selena Gomez finally texted him back?

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We'll never know, but it was powerful. Welcome back, JB. Don't fall from grace now.

Don't worry @justinbieber, we cry every time you sing too.....— Zingbot 3000 (@Zingbot_3000) August 31, 2015

When Netflix and chill actually means Netflix and chill #VMAs pic.twitter.com/1LAVMJ6vQ9— Bob Marshall (@bobmarshall) August 31, 2015

I am a sophomore in highschool and I still have the feels for justin bieber— Jordyn Rozek (@rozek_jordyn) August 31, 2015

HE DIDNT EXPECT THAT ACCEPTANCE.HE DIDNT EXPECT PEOPLE TO CHEAR HIM ON. BUT THEY DID. YOU DID IT @justinbieber pic.twitter.com/8gnvGNGu5m— :) (@KidrauhlMadeIt) August 31, 2015

BONUS: Doug the Pug lives like Justin Bieber for the day

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