Justin Bieber has “shut himself off” in the wake of the shocking allegations against Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs, according to a source.
P Diddy, 54, was arrested in New York last month and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, transportation, and engaging in prostitution. He is currently being held in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee has also revealed that 120 new alleged victims plan to sue Combs for alleged sexual abuse and exploitation. Diddy has denied all allegations against him.
In the wake of the allegations against Diddy, videos of him hanging out with a teenage Justin have been circulating on social media. A source has now claimed Justin is wrestling with his past connection to Diddy.
Speaking to In Touch Magazine, the source claimed: “No one knows what’s going on with Justin. It’s like he’s fallen off the map since Diddy’s arrest and all the sick details coming out.”
The source claimed those close to Justin are “genuinely worried about him.” They added: “Dealing with that and being a new dad probably has him stressed as hell.”
Combs appeared in court on Thursday after being held in federal custody for the past three weeks. He was dressed in prison clothes in sketches by courtroom artists.
The pre-trial hearing was held to decide evidence to be used in the case against Diddy. He was supported by his family in court, who watched from the public gallery.
The hearing also addressed accusations from Diddy’s defense team that the government had leaked the Cassie Ventura video, which shows Combs assaulting a woman in a hotel before dragging them by their hair. The Daily Mail reports prosecutors dismissed these claims as “baseless”.
Diddy has vehemently denied the charges against him and pled not guilty in court. However, he has been denied bail and was sent back to jail after Thursday’s hearing.
Diddy will stay in prison until his trial begins on May 5, 2025. Prosecutors have predicted that Diddy’s trial could last approximately three weeks.
