Information about the relationship between Justin Bieber and Diddy, some of Justin’s MVs are said to hint at the dark side of the music industry, covering social media after the rap mogul was arrested.
When the case of Diddy (Sean Combs) being arrested for sex trafficking by violence and coercion was shaking the entertainment industry, many artists were named because of their close relationship with this powerful rapper, including Justin Bieber. The 30-year-old pop star is currently silent about the arrest, but many fans believe that Diddy has had a negative impact on Justin’s life and mental health through their complicated relationship.

Diddy and Justin Bieber as kids. Photo: FilmMagic

Diddy was a mentor to Justin Bieber

Bieber was just 15 when he entered the music world. The Canadian boy was signed to Usher’s record label – the star who lived with Diddy and was helped by the rapper in the early years of his career.

Usher is said to have introduced Justin to Diddy and many famous artists. According to the Standard, in 2009, Diddy, then 39, spent time mentoring Justin Bieber, once promising to give him a car and a house.

After many years, they still maintain their relationship. Last September, Justin featured on the song Moments on Diddy’s album The Love Album: Off The Grid.

The Baby singer has been photographed with Diddy many times. According to sources, Justin has also been a guest at some of the music mogul’s wild parties. On the 2014 TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, reality TV star Khloe Kardashian said she attended a Diddy party where “almost half the people were naked”, and met Justin Bieber there.

Justin Bieber on a date with Diddy. Photo: FilmMagic

Video of Bieber hanging out with Diddy as a teenager raises concerns

When Diddy was raided by federal agents in March in connection with sex trafficking allegations, a video of a 15-year-old Justin Bieber being asked out by Diddy resurfaced. The video has gone viral in recent days following Diddy’s arrest.

In the video, believed to have been filmed in 2009, the rapper says he was spending the weekend with Justin: “He spent 48 hours with Diddy. I can’t tell you where we hung out or what we did, but it was a 15-year-old boy’s dream.”

Diddy explained that he had been “given custody” of Justin through Usher for 48 hours. “For the next 48 hours, he’s with me and we’re going to go completely crazy,” the rapper said.

The two stars are seen hanging out together in the video.

Justin looks uncomfortable in the video. Many have expressed concern about what the mogul might have asked Justin to do, saying they get chills watching the video.

In another video taken years later, Bieber appears uncomfortable when the rapper confronts him about not being in touch for a long time. As they shake hands, Bieber tells Diddy he’s doing fine, but the rapper asks: “Everything okay? Selling out arenas?”. The rapper then adds: “Starting to act different? You don’t call me or hang out with me like you used to.” Justin stutters back that it’s because he doesn’t have a phone number, and the pop star takes out his phone and gives the rapper his number.

Justin’s music videos fans suspect are references to Diddy

Fans on X believe Justin Bieber’s music video for Yummy, released five years ago, is a reference to Diddy’s wild parties. The music video was initially confusing because it showed a party with older guests and young musicians. The party served strange food and at the end of the video, a young Justin Bieber appeared on a plate. Now, fans have come up with many theories about Justin Bieber’s hidden meaning, including that he sees himself as a dish for the entertainment industry’s bigwigs.

Images from the music video ‘Yummy’.

Earlier this week, images of Justin Bieber having a panic attack while filming the music video for Yummy also went viral. Backstage, the singer was reassured by Hailey and everyone else before returning to work.

Justin’s other song, Lonely, from his 2020 album Justice is also said to be about the pop star’s feelings of loneliness when no one understands what he’s been through. The song includes the lyrics: “And everyone just sees me sick/ It feels like no one understands me… What if you have it all/ If no one listens/ It’s just lonely. I’m so lonely.”

Upon reviewing the song, one commenter said: “No one’s protecting him. Not even his family. I absolutely love this song, but the lyrics always haunt me. I hope he heals with time.” “Diddy influence Justin Bieber’s struggles?” another asked.

Justin once broke down in tears while talking about the dark side of the music industry

A 2020 video of Justin Bieber’s interview, in which the singer broke down while talking about wanting to protect young singer Billie Eilish from the bad things in the music industry, has also resurfaced in the past few days.

“It was hard for me when I was young, working in this industry and not knowing where to go. People telling me they loved me and then turning their backs in a second. I just wanted to protect her. I don’t want her to go through anything I went through. I don’t want that to happen to anyone,” Justin said, fighting back tears.

Justin Bieber in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.

Speaking about the bigger struggles of the tour, Bieber said: “It’s bad… It’s dark. Think about how young and impressionable I was and how everyone always told me how great I was. I just want people to understand the psychology of why I could have problems in my life.”

Justin Bieber’s reaction to Diddy’s arrest?

Amid many suspicions related to Diddy, Justin Bieber has been silent. The singer has also not shared anything since Diddy’s arrest. He has not appeared in the media in recent days.

A source revealed to People that Justin is currently “disturbed by the Diddy news and doesn’t want to process it or discuss it” so he has turned off his phone. The source also said that Justin is worried about his collaboration with Diddy on the rapper’s album last year. However, Justin is currently focusing on taking care of his newborn son with his wife, model Hailey Bieber.

Justin Bieber was born in 1994, is a Canadian pop star. He was discovered by American talent manager Scooter Braun in 2008 and brought to the US, developing his career under the guidance of singer Usher. Justin became a musical phenomenon in 2009 with his debut EP My World. To date, Justin is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated sales of more than 150 million copies worldwide. He has received many awards, including two Grammys, a Latin Grammy, 26 Billboard awards, 22 MTV Europe awards… In recent years, after experiencing a number of physical and mental health problems (including depression, Lyme disease and Ramsay Hunt Syndrome), Justin canceled his tour, spending time at home taking care of himself.

Diddy (real name Sean John Combs) was born in 1969, is a famous American rapper, singer, record producer, record executive and actor. The rapper was arrested on the evening of September 16 at a hotel in New York and is currently in custody. Diddy was charged with three crimes: conspiracy to extort; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; transportation to engage in prostitution. Previously, over the past year, the rapper has been sued by his ex-girlfriend and many other women for sexual abuse, rape and violence.