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Sean 'Diddy' Combs patting down Justin Bieber seemingly to check if he is wearing a wire has fans disgusted

A three-year-old video of disgraced rapper Sean Diddy Combs touching Justin Bieber in an awkward fashion has resurfaced now.

Published on: Oct 11, 2024, 07:58:47 IST
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Rapper Sean Combs aka Diddy is in prison for charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. The rapper's arrest and trial has shaken the Hollywood elites, many of whom were friends with him. Singer Justin Bieber has often called Diddy one of his mentors and the young star is reportedly 'disgusted' by the allegations. However, many have theorised that Bieber ay have been a victim and not a co-conspirator of Diddy. A recently-resurfaced video has added spark to that speculation. (Also read: Justin Bieber ‘in hard place mentally’ after Diddy's arrest: He is completely 'disgusted’)

Diddy appears to be patting down Justin Bieber in a 3-year-old video to check for a wire. The video went viral again recently
Diddy appears to be patting down Justin Bieber in a 3-year-old video to check for a wire. The video went viral again recently

Did Diddy check Justin Bieber for a wire?

An old video of a meeting between Justin Bieber and Diddy from 2021 has resurfaced. The video shows Diddy getting out of a vehicle and then greeting Justin Bieber with a hug before patting him down on his chest and torso a few times. The video had been posted in 2021 by Jutsin himself on his Instagram. On Thursday, Daily Mail reshared the video with the title: 'Disturbing video of Diddy with Justin Bieber'.

The accompanying caption read: "A resurfaced video of Diddy and Justin Bieber hugging has sparked speculation that Diddy was checking to see if the pop star was wearing a wire."

The video has fans disgusted. Many of them commenting that it was an uncomfortable watch in light of recent developments. "I can’t even , it’s hurtful to even look at it," wrote one fan. Another said, "The body language says it all! From smiling to a frown in two seconds. JB shakes his head no. Like no I’m not wearing a wire." However, many asked media to stop with the speculations as well. "If he was abused, it’s his story to tell," summed up one comment.

The controversy around Diddy

Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, is a popular American rapper was arrested earlier this year on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking based on allegations that go back to 2008. An indictment alleges Combs coerced and abused women for years with help from a network of associates and employees while silencing victims through blackmail and violent acts including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. Combs, 54, has pleaded not guilty to charges lodged against him last month.

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    Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More