Justin Bieber is going back to his roots for a new project. The 25-year-old was spotted stepping out with his wife Hailey Baldwin, 22, in New York City on Friday following an announcement by YouTube that they were partnering with the pop star. Recently, Justin has been going through a lot of personal issues and took some time off to take care of his mental health. Stepping out: Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin donned somber expressions as they were seen leaving their New York City apartment on Friday Heading out of his New York City home, both Justin and Hailey wore somber expressions as they ducked into a waiting van. The hitmaker wore skater-style navy blue sneakers with laces untied along with khaki green baggy pants and a hunter green T-shirt. On top Justin rocked a bright red windbreaker and a navy baseball cap. His model wife Hailey joined him wearing a monochromatic camel colored ensemble with a pricey pair of $995 Gucci fur slides. Low key: The couple appeared low key and didn't crack a smile as they hopped into a waiting van together The daughter of Stephen Baldwin looked sophisticated in tan knit culottes that were nipped at the waist with a matching belt and a baggy sweater with wide sleeves in the same color. Her blonde hair was slicked back in her go-to low ponytail and she wore gold hoops with black Wayfarer sunglasses. Hailey carried with her a petite structured black leather handbag, a book and a paper coffee cup. New gig: On Thursday, YouTube announced that the platform was partnering with Justin on a 'top-secret' upcoming project '[It] promises to be one of the most talked-about YouTube originals ever,' said Robert Kyncl, YouTube's chief business officer. A day prior, YouTube announced that it was working with the A-list singer on a new 'top-secret project premiering next year' but wouldn't unveil any details. '[It] promises to be one of the most talked-about YouTube originals ever,' said Robert Kyncl, YouTube's chief business officer. Kyncl made the announcement during YouTube's Brandcast event for advertisers. The partnership is a sort of homecoming for Bieber who was plucked from obscurity from the platform by R&B singer Usher after he saw videos of the pre-teen singing. Casual: Justin wore baggy pants, a T-shirt and a wind breaker with sneakers Getting personal: On Thursday, the star shared a heartfelt social media post that tackled serious subjects in a lengthy and candid caption Meanwhile, Justin, who hasn't commented on the new project, was preoccupied on the day of the announcement with some personal issues. The star shared a heartfelt social media post that tackled serious subjects in a lengthy and candid caption. Justin told fans, in part, to 'fight for what you love and who you love' and 'don't let fear and anxiety win.' Along with a black and white photo, Bieber wrote about God, saying that he 'has not given us a spirit of fear but of power love and of a sound mind!' Emotional: The post came in the wake of Justin's recent commitment to taking care of his mental health Justin continued, revealing that he 'hadn't believed the truth about myself' and that he 'hadn't believed I am loved,' 'forgiven,' because 'it's a hard thing for me to wrap my head around.' The pop star said: 'I hang my head in shame and I wallow in sadness about the people who have betrayed me.' That post came in the wake of Justin's recent mental health issues and subsequent announcement that he was taking a break from music. In March, Justin explained to fans who are eager for a new album that he had been emotionally disconnected from his most recent tour, which was canceled midway through. Honesty: In March, Justin explained to fans who are eager for a new album that he had been emotionally disconnected from his most recent tour, which was canceled midway through 'I realized and as you guys probably saw I was unhappy last tour and I don't deserve that and you don't deserve that, you pay money to come and have a lively energetic fun light concert and I was unable emotionally to give you that near the end of the tour.' Justin then let his fans know that he would be taking time to focus on himself, his health, and family. He explained that he was taking a break from music to focus on 'repairing some deep rooted issues.' Together: Justin has been taking care of his personal well-being and also working on his marriage to Hailey, which is less than a year old He promised fans he would return stronger than ever; the artist was reflective on his career, which began as a teenager. Justin was very open about having to fix the issues that come with being so famous so young. The posts came just weeks after he told fans that he has 'been struggling a lot' and feeling 'super disconnected and weird.' His professional break didn't last long and Bieber took to the stage this April at Coachella.All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility