The controversies involving rapper Sean Diddy Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, continue to gain prominence on social media, this time bringing to light an old video with Justin Bieber.
The footage, taken in 2009, shows a then 15-year-old Bieber spending “48 hours with Diddy.” The video, which seemed harmless at the time, is now being viewed in a new light due to the recent sex abuse and trafficking scandals involving Combs.
In the video, Diddy says he can’t reveal what they’re doing, but says it’s “definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.” Bieber, still sporting childish features, seems excited about the promise that he’ll be able to drive a Lamborghini from Combs’ garage when he turns 16.
Additionally, the young star mentions that they are going to “get some girls,” which adds a controversial tone to the recording. This video remains available on Justin’s YouTube channel, where it has been widely shared and commented on.
Justin Bieber, who rose to fame as a teenager and was sponsored by singer Usher, met Puff Daddy through this connection. Rumors suggest that Bieber may have been abused by Diddy, and many believe that the music video for his song “Yummy” depicts this trauma that the artist experienced. The resurrection of this 2009 video raises questions about Bieber’s past and the influences that shaped his career, bringing to the fore important discussions about abuse and exploitation in the entertainment industry.