Justin Bieber Finally Addresses Rumors He Was 1 of Diddy’s Victims: ‘There Are Individuals…’
Amid Diddy‘s ongoing trial for sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution, Justin Bieber is speaking out on rumors that he was involved with the disgraced music industry mogul.
A spokesperson for Justin Bieber confirmed to People that the singer was not a victim of Diddy. “Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him,” the rep said in a statement. “Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.”
When Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in September 2024, a source close to Bieber said at the time, “He’s aware of Diddy’s arrest and all the allegations. It’s not anything that he wants to focus on, though.” At the time, his wife Hailey Bieber had just given birth to their son, Jack Blues. The source said that he wanted to devote all his focus on his growing family.
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When he shot to fame, the “Let Me Love You” singer cited Diddy as one of his biggest inspirations. He even called out to the record executive mogul for a collaboration in 2009 when he was 15. Though a collab didn’t happen then, the two bonded after they were connected through Justin’s mentor Usher (Diddy used to be Usher’s mentor as well). The two hung out several times for over a decade and appeared to be close.
Bieber was one of the artists featured on Diddy’s album The Love Album: Off The Grid. He praised the Canadian singer, saying he “has become one of the biggest superstars in the world! I met him when he was playing his guitar outside on the street. I’m honored to call him a dear friend and a brother. I never had the chance to work with him until now! God is the greatest!!”
Justin gushed over the collaboration with Diddy saying that it was “full circle moment” for him. “I remember going to my brother Diddy’s office to pitch him a song I wrote for him when I was like 14, sadly the song was trash haha,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “Fast forward to a few years ago Puff asked if I would freestyle something for his upcoming love album. Wild full circle moment, love you @diddy.”
Diddy is currently going on trial in Lower Manhattan, which began on May 12. He pleaded not guilty. Diddy’s ex-partner Cassie gave an emotional testimony on what happened during “freak-offs” which were drug-fueled sex sessions.
