Did Selena Gomez snub Justin Bieber's tearful VMA performance? On Sunday, the 21-year-old Canadian pop singer became emotional while performing a medley of "Where Are U Now" and "What Do You Mean?" at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. According to Business Insider, it was his first performance following his several years of absence from the show.

Justin Bieber's emotional VMA performance definitely made his big comeback even more intense. However, ex-flame Selena Gomez was reportedly unhappy about it since Bieber's songs were allegedly about her. While she seemed to have snubbed her ex, Celeb Dirty Laundry claimed that the "Baby" hitmaker was fed up with Gomez getting free press and publicity for his new album, which the majority of the songs was about their relationship.

Furthermore, Bieber reportedly grew tired of Gomez using him in promoting her music, particularly after dissing him a few months ago when rumors about them hooking up again circulated. But what was Selena Gomez actually doing during Bieber's crying moments at the VMA?

When Justin Bieber broke down in tears after his performance, all eyes were searching for his ex Selena Gomez for any reaction. Unfortunately, ET Online revealed that Gomez, along with pal Taylor Swift and the "Bad Blood" squad, had departed the venue before Bieber's production number.

While everyone seemed to be curious about Selena Gomez's reaction on Justin Bieber's VMA performance, others are also wondering om the reason behind his emotional breakdown. And an insider exclusively told Gossip Cop that Bieber's tears were the result of the young singer's overwhelming feeling since the last time he was on stage, he was booed.

"He worked so hard not just on the performance but himself," a source close to Bieber said. "He didn't know how people would accept him. When he saw them on their feet cheering, he was overwhelmed. Last time he was on an award show he was booed. This time he was cheered for. It meant a lot to him."

Justin Bieber's VMA performance appeared to have mirrored Chris Brown's redemptive 2010 performance. However, Forbes noted his act of gratitude and remorse surprisingly sparked more ridicule than sympathy. Apart from his steadfast community of loyal followers, several spectators were unmoved and unconvinced with his emotional pursuit for personal salvation on Sunday.