The Pop Star Reportedly “Disgusted” and Focused on Protecting His Family Following Disturbing Allegations Against His Former Mentor
Justin Bieber is reportedly in a difficult mental space following the arrest of his former mentor, Sean “Diddy” Combs. According to sources close to the pop star, Bieber, 30, is “completely disgusted” by the shocking allegations surrounding Combs, 54, who has been charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transporting individuals for prostitution.
Bieber, who first rose to fame under the guidance of Combs’ protégé, Usher, has since distanced himself from the disgraced rapper. “Justin has been advised to stay as far away as possible from anything and everything related to Diddy,” an insider told US Weekly. They further explained that Bieber, who recently became a father to a baby boy named Jack with his wife Hailey Bieber, is deeply affected by the scandal and is prioritizing his family’s safety and well-being.
With the arrest and allegations casting a shadow over his past association with Combs, Bieber is reportedly grappling with a mix of emotions. A second source noted that the singer “is in a hard place mentally right now,” particularly as videos have resurfaced showing unsettling interactions between Combs and Bieber when the singer was just a teenager. In one such clip, a 15-year-old Bieber is presented with a convertible by Combs, with the rapper telling the camera that Bieber would be spending 48 hours with him — an experience Combs described as “a 15-year-old’s dream.”
For Bieber, these resurfaced memories have been difficult to process. The source noted that “he has such a history with Diddy, and the allegations against him have been hard to process.” Despite his inner turmoil, Bieber is focusing on his role as a father. “His happiness being a dad has outweighed his anxiety about Diddy,” the insider shared, emphasizing that Bieber’s top priority is now his family.
Combs, a long-standing figure in the music industry, has faced intense scrutiny since his arrest, with further claims emerging about his alleged involvement in exploitative “freak off” parties, where women were reportedly coerced into performing sexual acts. Disturbingly, it is alleged that these encounters were filmed by Combs as a means of blackmail. The charges against the rapper have stirred shockwaves throughout the entertainment world, with many of Combs’ former associates distancing themselves from him.
Bieber’s rise to fame began when he was just 14, signed by Usher under Combs’ influence. Though the young star maintained a close relationship with the rapper throughout his early career, the current scandal has left Bieber wanting to sever all ties. Old videos and moments between the two, once seen as harmless, have taken on a darker context in light of the new revelations.
Adding to the discomfort, in 2020, Bieber spoke about the difficulties of growing up in the music industry during an interview on Apple Music’s Zane Lowe Show, where he tearfully discussed his desire to protect younger stars like Billie Eilish from experiencing the same pressures. “I don’t want her to go through anything I went through. I don’t wish that upon anybody,” Bieber said.
As the legal proceedings against Combs continue to unfold, Bieber remains focused on protecting his mental health and his family, while navigating the complex emotions tied to his former mentor. For now, the singer is stepping back from any associations with Combs, choosing to focus on the positive aspects of his life, particularly his newfound joy in fatherhood.
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