Justin Bieber is reportedly “deeply disturbed” by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest on sex trafficking charges and other serious crimes.
Bieber, once a protégé of Combs, is grappling with the fallout and regrets their past association.
A 3-year-old video resurfaced, showing Combs patting down Bieber, allegedly checking for a wire. This has left Bieber questioning his past involvement with Combs. Insiders claim Bieber “regrets” their collaboration and wouldn’t have worked with Combs had he known about the allegations.
“Bieber is so disturbed by the Diddy news and is unwilling to process it or discuss it, so he has shut off,” a source told Daily Mail. “Justin hasn’t been responding since the home raids. He’s not going to.”
Combs’ scandal intensified after former associates like Lil Rod came forward with accusations. Bieber’s name has been linked to resurfaced clips on social media, sparking speculation he may have been a victim of Combs’ abuse.
“He had a long break from Diddy when he believes most of this took place and he had distanced himself from him,” the insider added. “He was featured on Diddy’s most recent album, and had he known any of this, there is no way he would have done it.”
Bieber initially found a mentor in Combs when entering the music industry. Their connection continued with Bieber featuring on Combs’ 2023 track “Moment.” However, their friendship took a turn after Homeland Security raided Combs’ properties.
Resurfaced videos highlight Bieber’s close relationship with Combs, including one showing Combs with a 15-year-old Bieber. Another clip captures Combs grilling the 16-year-old Bieber about his behavior.
Despite claims of distancing himself, Bieber reunited with Combs in 2023, sparking renewed speculation.
A video showing Bieber dancing with Combs and The Game has fueled concerns among fans, suggesting Bieber may have been “preyed upon and exploited repeatedly.”
