Justin Bieber's fans quickly came to his defense after One Direction's Liam Payne commented on the singer's arrest record via social media. It all started when a follower tweeted at the British singer, saying, "@Real_Liam_Payne isn't it kinda depressing for you to know that Justin Bieber will always be more successful than you?" Liam responded, "@arianasmccann how many times have I been arrested." His remark sparked a number of hate and attacks from "Beliebers" around the world, with the original commentator tweeting out, "I started a war! @justinbieber look our fans!" Read the social media conversation below, and see some of Liam's last tweets about the situation. Justin Bieber has yet to comment on this incident.

@arianasmccann [1] how many times have I been arrested

— Liam (@Real_Liam_Payne) March 23, 2015 [2]

I STARTED A WAR! @justinbieber [3] look our fans! pic.twitter.com/jbD6fFoW3T [4]

— Hailey (@arianasmccann) March 23, 2015 [5]

Liam is disgusting. Justin apologized several times for his mistakes, he deserves so much respect. I don't know why people idolize Liam

— Hailey (@arianasmccann) March 23, 2015 [6]

At least Justin loves his fans

— Hailey (@arianasmccann) March 23, 2015 [7]

What do Liam Payne and Selena Gomez have in common? Both shaded Justin and both untalented af

— Hailey (@arianasmccann) March 23, 2015 [8]

Some people can't take a joke ... Bit of banter guys chill out

— Liam (@Real_Liam_Payne) March 23, 2015 [9]

#makinglightofasituation [10] sorry for the laughs guys pic.twitter.com/p9GyIMLALV [11]

— Liam (@Real_Liam_Payne) March 23, 2015 [12]

Never mind

— Liam (@Real_Liam_Payne) March 23, 2015 [13]

#ringoffire [14]

— Liam (@Real_Liam_Payne) March 23, 2015 [15]

#banter [16]

— Liam (@Real_Liam_Payne) March 23, 2015 [17]

"@Real_Liam_Payne [18]: Never mind" When you know you've messed with the wrong fandom

— Hailey (@arianasmccann) March 23, 2015 [19]