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Justin Bieber has broken his silence on Diddy’s legal troubles, insisting he was not victrimized by the music mogul. Everyone assumed he had been because of a 2009 video.
In the months since Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, celebrities have made significant moves to distance themselves from the legal drama. Some A-listers have spoken out against Diddy, while others have quietly stepped out of the spotlight. A substantial number of people who attended Diddy’s parties have opted to stay completely quiet.
Justin Bieber is one celebrity who initially pretended the situation didn’t exist. It didn’t work out well for him. Despite his silence, Bieber’s name was bandied about in connection with the case. It didn’t take long for everyone to assume Bieber was one of Diddy’s many victims. The pop star has finally spoken out and insists he was not one of Diddy’s victims. So, where did the rumor first gain traction?
Justin Bieber finally issues a statement about Diddy
It took months of speculation, online chatter, and rumors for Justin Bieber to step forward and address his connection to Diddy. While Bieber spent time with Diddy when he was still a teen, their connection has waned in recent years. Some online sleuths assumed that meant Diddy had victimized Bieber. He has finally stepped forward and issued a statement.
In a statement released through his representative, Bieber clarified that he was not a victim of Combs. He emphasized that he was not harmed but believed others had been. According to Reuters, Bieber’s representative noted that continued speculation is taking focus away from those whom Diddy victimized.
The statement is an interesting move by the pop star, who has recently been at the center of speculation and controversy over his behavior. Fans have openly discussed concerns for the singer after a series of increasingly odd social media posts, and one verbal attack on photographers. Bieber appears to have quieted down on social media, but he has skipped major events, like the Met Gala.
Why did everyone assume he was one of Diddy’s victims?
Justin Bieber is one of the only people who has been assumed to be a victim of Diddy without him ever speaking on the topic. The rumor became so prevalent that plenty of people just assumed there was factual evidence to back up the claim. Thus far, no evidence suggests Diddy was criminally inappropriate towards Bieber. So, where exactly did the rumor begin?
The rumor seems to have gotten its start after an old video of Diddy and Justin Bieber resurfaced shortly after Diddy’s arrest. The video was uploaded to Bieber’s YouTube channel back in 2009, when he was just 15. In the video, Diddy quips that Bieber is spending 48 hours with him. The disgraced music mogul goes on to say, “Like where we’re hanging out and what we’re doing, we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.”
The video didn’t seem like a big deal when it was uploaded. Fifteen years later, given the charges against Diddy, it feels a lot more sinister. There are additional videos of Diddy and Bieber together. Their age difference, how Diddy speaks, and Bieber’s recent struggles have all led to speculation.
