“Justin Bieber Finally Breaks Silence on Diddy Rumours: ‘I Am Not a Victim… But Others Were Truly Harmed’”

 

For years, rumours and concerns have swirled around the nature of Justin Bieber’s relationship with hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, especially from the early days of Bieber’s rise to fame. Now, in 2025, at the age of 31, Justin Bieber has finally spoken out publicly through his spokesperson, addressing the disturbing rumours that have linked him to Combs, 55, who is currently facing serious criminal charges.

What Sparked the Concerns?

Back in 2024, a video from Bieber’s teenage years resurfaced online and immediately went viral. The clip, which appeared to have been filmed in 2010 when Bieber was just 16 years old, showed him in a somewhat awkward and visibly uncomfortable interaction with Diddy. In the video, Combs questions the young pop star about why he hadn’t been hanging out with him lately. This moment, which may have seemed innocent at the time, took on a much darker tone after new allegations emerged against Diddy.

The footage also referenced a time when Diddy reportedly spent “48 hours” with Justin while they were working on a project together. It was during this period that Diddy took on a sort of mentorship role with the young artist—similar to how he had previously mentored Usher, who went on to sign Bieber alongside Scooter Braun, his manager at the time.

As Diddy’s legal troubles became more public and severe in 2024 and 2025, fans began reexamining that old footage, raising alarm bells and wondering whether Bieber himself had been one of Diddy’s alleged victims.

Diddy’s Current Legal Troubles

These fan concerns intensified significantly when Diddy’s trial officially began in New York on Monday, May 12, 2025. The charges against him are extremely serious—he stands accused of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for the purpose of prostitution. If convicted, the music mogul could spend the rest of his life in prison.

Though Diddy has strongly denied all allegations, multiple lawsuits and witness testimonies have painted a troubling picture of his behind-the-scenes behavior, particularly involving young talents and industry newcomers.

Justin Bieber’s Response

After days of speculation and online chatter, on Thursday, May 15, a spokesperson for Justin Bieber finally addressed the rumours in a statement to TMZ.

“Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him,” the spokesperson said.

“Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.”

This carefully-worded message made two things very clear: First, that Bieber himself was not victimized by Diddy, and second, that the attention should remain on those who were. Rather than feeding into online gossip, Bieber is choosing to stand in solidarity with the actual victims of abuse, emphasizing the need for justice and healing.

Behind the Scenes: Bieber’s Emotional Struggles

While Bieber’s team insists he was not harmed by Diddy, sources close to the singer say he has been emotionally shaken by the entire ordeal.

According to a source who spoke to Us Weekly, Bieber is doing everything he can to keep his distance from the situation.

He "wants to protect himself" and is "completely disgusted" by the allegations.

A separate insider told The Daily Mail that the Canadian superstar is struggling to mentally process everything that’s come to light:

“Bieber is so disturbed by the Diddy news and is unwilling to process it or discuss it so he has shut off.”

They also added that Bieber regrets collaborating with Diddy as recently as 2023 on a track titled Moment, which appeared on Diddy’s album The Love Album: Off the Grid.

“He deeply regrets their most recent collaboration and wouldn’t have done it if he had known of Combs’ alleged illegal activities.”

A Complicated History

Diddy played a notable role in Bieber’s early career—not just as a music executive, but as part of the broader entertainment circle that surrounded him during his teenage years. In those days, Bieber was seen frequently with major names in hip-hop and R&B. Diddy, having already mentored Usher and built a vast empire through Bad Boy Records, was one of many influential figures who took interest in the young pop star.

But as Diddy’s name became entangled in criminal investigations involving abuse, trafficking, and manipulation, questions naturally arose about everyone who had ever been close to him—including Justin.

And while Justin Bieber is choosing not to publicly relive or speak further about those earlier years, his message is clear: he does not want to be the center of the narrative, especially when real victims deserve the spotlight and support.

Final Thoughts

This is a painful chapter in the world of entertainment—one that is forcing people to reexamine not just their past relationships, but the culture of silence and power that has allowed abuse to fester behind closed doors.

Justin Bieber’s decision to break his silence—while brief—is a powerful one. By refusing to center himself in the narrative and by acknowledging the real victims, he’s taking a step that many in his position would avoid.

At NaijaRush, we’ll keep following the case and bringing updates as they unfold. For now, the world waits to see what justice looks like in one of the most disturbing scandals in modern music history.