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Justin Bieber’s Appearance Sparks Concern Amid Diddy Allegations
Justin Bieber was seen looking weary in Los Angeles this weekend, a day after publicly addressing swirling rumors linking him to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who is currently embroiled in a sex trafficking trial. The **Justin Bieber Diddy** connection has sparked widespread concern among fans, given the grave nature of the accusations against Combs.
Rising Concerns and Recent Outing
The 55-year-old rapper, Diddy, faces allegations of heinous crimes, leading to fears that Bieber, 31, might have been sexually abused during his early career as a teen idol. A resurfaced video from last year, depicting Combs and a then-underage Justin spending ’48 hours’ together, further fueled these anxieties. The two also collaborated on an album.
In a statement released on Thursday, the singer asserted that he was not among Diddy’s victims. Recent months have seen escalating worries about Justin’s well-being, alongside reports of marital problems with his wife, Hailey Bieber, and potential financial difficulties.
Amidst this upheaval, Justin appeared somber and subdued during a recent outing in Los Angeles this Friday. He was photographed grabbing coffee with his longtime friend, Harry Hudson.
Bieber was casually attired in loose-fitting, faded jeans, a relaxed rust-colored hoodie, and oversized footwear resembling slippers.
Even the presence of his friend could not dispel the burdened expression on Bieber’s face as he picked up an iced coffee from Dialog Cafe in West Hollywood.
Hailey Bieber Steps Out with Lori Harvey
Meanwhile, Hailey was spotted trying to maintain a low profile while heading to dinner in Beverly Hills with her friend Lori Harvey.
Despite their destination being the upscale 88 Club, Hailey opted for an extremely casual outfit, including cropped leggings and flip-flops.
She added a thick zip-up jacket to combat the evening cool, and her hair was styled in a simple bun.
Concealed behind large sunglasses, Alec Baldwin’s niece kept her gaze lowered as she and Lori arrived at the stylish restaurant.
Lori, daughter of Steve Harvey and former girlfriend of Michael B. Jordan, highlighted her slender physique in a tailored black ensemble with a purple crossbody bag.
Statement Regarding Sean Combs
‘While Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely affected by him. Shifting attention away from this reality diminishes the justice these victims rightfully deserve,’ his spokesperson conveyed in a statement to TMZ.
Insiders Speak Out
Sources also informed TMZ on Thursday that the “Coming Home” rapper never abused Justin in any way.
Concerning the videos of Diddy and Justin together, the insiders maintained that their interactions were purely ‘performative.’ They added that Bieber had a closer relationship with the rapper’s sons than with Sean himself.
Justin’s Reaction to the Allegations
Shortly after Combs’s arrest in New York on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering – allegations he denies – a source revealed Justin’s reaction to DailyMail.com.
‘Bieber is profoundly disturbed by the Diddy news and has disengaged, unwilling to process or discuss it.’
The insider continued, ‘Many individuals instrumental in his success were closely associated with Diddy, which has completely shaken him. Justin has been unresponsive on this subject since the home raids. He isn’t going to comment.’
According to the source, the singer also regrets his collaboration with Combs on the rapper’s 2023 album, “The Love Album: Off the Grid.”
‘He had taken a significant break from Diddy when he believes the majority of these events transpired, and he intentionally distanced himself from him.’
Resurfaced Video and Social Media Reaction
A vintage video resurfaced last year, capturing Combs and Bieber documenting their ’48 hours’ together.
In the clip, the pair stood side-by-side as Diddy proclaimed, ‘He’s having 48 hours with Diddy, where we hanging out, and what we’re doing, we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.’
He continued: ‘I have been given custody of him. He’s signed to Usher, and I had legal guardianship of Usher when he did his first album.’
‘I don’t have legal guardianship of him [Bieber], but for the next 48 hours, he’s with me, and we’re gonna go full crazy.’
Sporting a purple button-up shirt and a black cap, the “Baby” hitmaker offered brief responses, such as ‘yeah’ and ‘full crazy.’
The video garnered numerous comments on X, with users expressing their perspectives on the resurfaced footage, which emerged during Diddy’s arrest following a sex trafficking investigation.
Social Media Outcry
- ‘These videos NEED to resurface to expose the disturbing behavior of P Diddy around a 15-year-old Justin Bieber.’
- ‘This is how a creepy freak behaves. DISTURBING. We should hold people accountable, no matter their status or fame!!!’
- ‘This video of P Diddy & Justin Bieber will forever be creepy.’
- ‘Diddy’s weird obsession with a young Justin Bieber was always disturbing. Hollywood needs to stop excusing these twisted power dynamics.’
- ‘A fully grown DIDDY with 15 year old Justin Bieber talking about partying with him. Look how uncomfortable Justin Bieber is.’
Additional Resurfaced Clip Involving Justin Bieber
In March of last year, another clip had resurfaced after the disgraced rapper’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided.
The video showed Diddy asking Justin – who was 16 at the time – why he hadn’t spoken to him that much.
‘What’s up man, you good? Selling out arenas and everything? Starting to act different, huh? You haven’t been calling me and hanging out the way we used to hang out.’
Bieber – who seemingly appeared nervous – replied with, ‘I mean, you tried to get in contact with me throughout all my… and what not… but you never got my number. I’m going to tell you my number.’
Past Appearances Together
The pair have been spotted hanging out on more than one occasion in the past, such as at a bash in Atlanta back in 2014.
- Grammys after party in 2016
- Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2011
“Lonely” Lyrics and Fan Speculation
Fans also speculated that Justin’s 2021 track, titled “Lonely,” possibly alluded to what allegedly occurred between him and Diddy when he was a minor. Some of the lyrics include:
‘And everybody saw me sick/And it felt like no one gave a s**t/ They criticized the things I did as an idiot kid.
‘What if you had it all/ And it felt like nobody to call? Maybe then you’d know me/’Cause I’ve had everything/ But no one’s listening/ And that’s just lonely. I’m so lonely. Lonely.’
One fan had written, ‘No one protected him. Not even his family. I absolutely adore this song, but the words have always stood out to me. I hope he can heal with time.’
Cassie Ventura’s Testimony in the Sean Combs Trial
Diddy’s sex trafficking trial officially commenced earlier this week on Monday – and his ex, Cassie Ventura, has taken to the stand since Tuesday.
Back in 2023, she notably filed a lawsuit against Combs – which was settled for an undisclosed amount only one day later.
The two stars had previously been in a relationship from 2007 through 2018, which Ventura has gone into detail about during the cross-examination.
Text message exchanges were shown to the jury on Thursday, including one where she expressed her desire to have a larger role in Diddy’s life as well as with his children from previous relationships.
However, she felt that the main role she had in his life was to be a part of the rapper’s ‘freak offs’ – and she explained to the court, ‘It could be a little heartbreaking,’ per People.
Celebrity names have also recently been dragged into the trial – such as Bruce Willis and Britney Spears.
Disturbing Images from Sex Parties Shown in Court
Also on Thursday, jurors were shown images from the sex parties that the hip-hop mogul masterminded.
The New York courtroom fell silent as the jury members viewed five still pictures of so-called ‘Freak Offs’ on their screens, which were blocked from public view.
The trial continues.