A story claiming a shirtless, almost pants-less, Justin Bieber was smacked around by L.A.Clippers star Blake Griffin during an argument at Starbucks is in fact a satire story but that didn't stop haters from posting hilarious hate messages for Justin Bieber.

The story was posted by Empire Sports and they labeled it as "news satire". Despite the fact that the story was labeled as "news satire" a number of sports blogs and other outlets picked it up and ran it as real news.

Some fans took to various social networking sites to post their reactions on the story. Almost everyone gave Blake Griffin "thanks" for supposedly hitting Justin Bieber.

This is the story that is making rounds on the internet, especially Facebook.

"Blake Griffin smacked Justin Bieber in the face at a Starbucks in West Hollywood last week."

"He came in with no shirt on and his pants hanging down and underwear showing and tried to order a caramel apple machiatto.", said Joey Goldsmith, the Starbucks barista, "I just told him he would have to put a shirt on if he wanted to order."

Bieber started cussing at the barista and threatening to have his bodyguard, "kick his ass".

Meanwhile, Blake Griffin just happened to be at that same Starbucks enjoying a drink at a table when he witnessed the altercation and stepped in. Griffin tried to calm Bieber but the Biebs wasn't having any of it. There was more yelling, and some pushing and that's when Griffin smacked Bieber, knocking him to the floor..."

Inquisitr confirmed that the rumor is made up and said "Justin has not returned to Los Angeles [for weeks]." What is the reason? "Bieber is currently in Atlanta and will be for some time."