Justin Bieber is reportedly grappling with trust issues and has distanced himself from close friends and family following the arrest of his former mentor, Sean "Diddy" Combs. The music mogul, who played a significant role in Bieber's early career, was arrested last month on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious allegations. Bieber, now 30, has been left deeply disturbed by the news, with sources revealing that the singer has alienated those around him as he navigates the fallout from Diddy's arrest.
Bieber first met Diddy as a teenager through fellow artist Usher. Diddy, known for his larger-than-life persona and influence in the music industry, took Bieber under his wing during the singer's formative years. However, as recent developments have surfaced about Diddy's legal troubles, Bieber's past relationship with the embattled rapper has come under scrutiny.
According to an insider who spoke to Page Six, the pop star is struggling to come to terms with the revelations, which have prompted him to retreat from his inner circle. "Family members are concerned about Justin. He's done some really crazy s-t, and he's alienated the people around him. He doesn't trust them anymore."
Old footage of Bieber and Diddy has resurfaced since the latter's arrest, casting a shadow over their past association. In one clip from when Bieber was just 15 years old, Diddy boasts about spending 48 hours with the young star, saying, "He's having 48 hours with Diddy, where we hanging out and what we're doing we can't really disclose. For the next 48 hours, he's with me and we're gonna go full crazy." The video, along with their 2011 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, has sparked questions about the nature of their relationship and whether Bieber was potentially exploited during his early years in the spotlight.
A source close to Bieber shared that the singer has been disturbed by the news of Diddy's arrest, leading him to isolate himself from those who were once close to him. "It's unclear whether Diddy would have taken advantage of Justin at the time, as his family was nearby and his manager Scooter Braun really did care about him," the source explained. "But Justin did go through a very bad period, a very rebellious phase, and now, in light of Diddy's arrest, it's as if those old wounds are being reopened."
Bieber's recent behavior has raised alarm among his family and friends. He has reportedly become more reclusive, avoiding public appearances and limiting contact with those who were once part of his inner circle. Despite his silence on the matter, insiders say that Bieber is deeply unsettled by Diddy's charges and regrets his past collaborations with the rapper. Bieber appeared on Diddy's 2023 album Moments, which was celebrated as a "full-circle moment" for the pop star at the time. Now, however, Bieber reportedly wishes he had never worked with Diddy.
"He had no idea about any of this," a source close to Bieber said. "Had he known, he never would have collaborated with Diddy."
As the media frenzy surrounding Diddy's legal troubles intensifies, Bieber has remained tight-lipped. Despite being spotted looking somber in Los Angeles recently, Bieber has chosen to stay focused on his personal life. According to People magazine, the pop star is dedicating his time to his family-particularly his wife, Hailey Bieber, and their newborn son, Blues. "Justin is aware of Diddy's arrest, but it's not something he wants to focus on," an insider shared. "He's been in a happy bubble since baby Jack was born, and he wants to focus on being a great dad and husband."
Bieber's past has been marked by moments of controversy and rebellion, and it appears the resurfacing of old footage alongside Diddy's arrest has reignited some of those concerns. While Bieber's family remains worried about his well-being, the singer is seemingly determined to distance himself from the chaos and concentrate on his new role as a father. However, as the trial for Diddy approaches in May 2025, it remains to be seen how Bieber will navigate the scrutiny surrounding his former mentor.
