The news of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest on sex-trafficking charges has deeply affected Justin Bieber. He has isolated himself from the world as he tries to cope with the shocking allegations against Combs. The 54-year-old was arrested in New York on Monday, facing accusations of coercion, abuse, blackmail, and violence towards his victims. Additionally, Combs has been accused of forcing female victims and male sex workers into drug-induced, prolonged sexual activities known as ‘Freak Offs’. Justin Bieber, who collaborated with Combs less than a year ago, is struggling to comprehend the disturbing news. A source close to Bieber revealed that he is finding it difficult to process and discuss the situation, leading him to cut himself off from everything.
Justin Bieber is reportedly feeling very unsettled and troubled after hearing about Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ recent arrest on charges of sex-trafficking, according to sources close to the pop star.
The popular musician, aged 54, was taken into custody in relation to a federal sex trafficking case that has caused a stir in the music world. Many of the key figures who shaped his career were very close to Diddy, and the situation has completely shocked him.
Justin Bieber has been silent on the matter since the authorities searched his premises, and it seems that he won’t be commenting on it anytime soon. A source revealed that Bieber deeply regrets collaborating with the disgraced music mogul last year, stating that he would not have agreed to it if he had known about the serious allegations.
According to the insider, Bieber distanced himself from Diddy for some time, taking a break from their friendship during the period when most of the alleged incidents took place. Despite being featured on Diddy’s latest album, Bieber would never have participated if he had known about the accusations beforehand.
Bieber, who was just a young teenager when he first bonded with Combs, worked with him on the track “Moment” for Combs’ 2023 album “The Love Album: Off the Grid.” After the album’s release in October, Bieber reminisced about his initial meeting with Diddy in an Instagram post, recalling a time when he pitched a song to him at the age of 14.
Bieber, at the age of 30, was still quite young when he first developed a close bond with Combs (Shown in a 2010 photograph).
According to a source who spoke to DailyMail.com, Bieber is feeling very troubled by the news and as a result, he has isolated himself from others.
The music executive entered a plea of not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on Tuesday.
In a light-hearted manner, he dismissed a song as “trash” but expressed gratitude for an opportunity to collaborate with Puff on a love album years later, calling it a “full circle moment.”
Old videos of Bieber and Combs resurfaced following a Homeland Security raid on the music mogul’s properties, showing the pair together when Bieber was just 15. Combs joked about giving the young star a “15-year-old’s dream” experience during their time together.
Eerie footage of Combs and Bieber surfaced online following the rapper’s properties being raided as part of an ongoing sex trafficking probe earlier this year. The hip hop star mentioned, ‘I have taken him under my wing. He’s under Usher’s wing, and I had legal responsibility for Usher when he released his debut album. I don’t hold legal responsibility for him [Bieber], but for the next forty-eight hours, he’s under my care and we’re going to have a blast.’ In the video, Bieber, dressed in a black baseball cap and purple shirt, smiles and gazes up at Combs, making brief remarks like ‘yeah’ and ‘we’re going all out.’ The video was shared on social media, resulting in an avalanche of criticism and concern. In another unearthed clip, the rapper interrogated a 16-year-old Bieber on why they hadn’t been in touch as frequently. ‘Hey man, everything good? Filling up arenas and all?’ Combs inquired of the youngster. ‘Seems like you’re changing, huh? You haven’t been reaching out or hanging out with me the way we used to.’
In a video, a nervous 16-year-old Bieber is seen answering Combs’ inquiries.
During the video, Combs questioned Bieber about the reason behind their lack of communication since his rise to fame.
Bieber seemed uneasy as he replied to his fellow musician. “You kept trying to reach me through various channels, but you never managed to get my number,” he mentioned. “I’ll share it with you now.”
Combs entered a plea of not guilty on Tuesday and was denied bail, despite his legal team’s request for his release on a $50 million bond with electronic monitoring. He is accused of using his influence and power to manipulate and scare women into engaging in relationships under false pretenses.
The indictment alleges that Combs would then use force, threats, and coercion to involve women in sexual activities with male sex workers in what were called “Freak Offs” – complex and staged sexual performances directed by Combs while he watched and sometimes recorded. Some of these sessions lasted for days, requiring IV fluids for recovery from the physical strain and drug use.
Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, claimed that the “Freak Offs” were a result of the star’s past turbulent relationship with R&B singer Cassie and were not forced. Prosecutors stated that they have spoken to over 50 victims and witnesses, with more individuals expected to come forward.