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Justin Bieber has ‘alienated’ people around him amid ex-mentor Sean Diddy's arrest: ‘His family members are…’

Justin Bieber has “alienated” people around him as he “doesn't trust them”, said an insider, claiming that the singer has done “some really crazy s-t.”

Published on: Oct 13, 2024, 21:43:20 IST
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While Justin Bieber has strongly rejected any connection with the allegations against Sean Diddy Combs, the Canadian singer is reportedly facing difficulties when it comes to trusting other people and is maintaining distance from those whom he has known for decades.

Justin Bieber was linked with Sean Diddy's arrest after troubling footage of the disgraced music mogul with the teenage celebrity surfaced in media. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Justin Bieber was linked with Sean Diddy's arrest after troubling footage of the disgraced music mogul with the teenage celebrity surfaced in media. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Recent public appearances of Bieber, 30, who welcomed his first child with wife Hailey in August, have left his fans and supporters worried.

The Stay singer was linked with Diddy's arrest after troubling footage of the disgraced music mogul with the teenage celebrity surfaced in media.

In one particular video, Diddy addresses the camera while standing next to 15-year-old Bieber, saying, “He’s having 48 hours with Diddy, where we hanging out and what we’re doing we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream … for the next 48 hours he’s with me and we’re gonna go full crazy.”

In another video, Combs is seen patting Bieber down before they board a private jet, seemingly to check for a wire.

A third clip shows Diddy telling young Bieber: “You ain't been calling me and hanging out the way we used to.”

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Industry insider opens up about Bieber's situation

The ghosts of his past, according to insiders, are haunting the singer who has been upfront about his substance use, anxiety, and depression. He even admitted to taking Xanax to cope with the “shame” of his promiscuity.

“Do I believe he was involved in some stupid s–t? Yeah,” one industry insider, who worked in Bieber's crew for years, told Page Six. Recalling the time when Bieber was a teenager, the source went on to say: “He was the biggest pop star in the world. Everyone was worried about him, and we didn’t know if he would survive it. People took advantage of everything he did.”

According to a music insider, the Never Say Never singer has “alienated” people around him as he “doesn't trust them” because he has done “some really crazy s-t.”

The insider further stated that Bieber's family members are “concerned”. Citing Justin's close proximity to his family and the genuine concern his manager Scooter Braun had for him, the source added that it's hard to say if “Diddy would have taken advantage of him at the time.”

“But saying that, Justin did go through a really bad period, a very rebellious phase.”

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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