Justin Bieber’s Rep Says Pop Star Is Not a ‘Victim’ of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Justin Bieber and Sean “Diddy” Combs share a complex history that intertwines mentorship, collaboration, and recent controversy. Their connection began in 2009 when a teenage Bieber and Combs caught viral attention with the video, “Justin Bieber’s 48 Hours with Diddy!!” Over the years, their bond deepened, with Bieber featuring on Combs’ 2023 album The Love Album: Off The Grid and attending various events together. Given this, the media wondered whether Bieber would get dragged into Combs’ legal troubles. Here’s what the pop star’s representative just explained.
Justin Bieber’s representative said the pop star is not a ‘victim’ of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Justin Bieber and Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared to spend ample time together at the start of Bieber’s career. Unfortunately, now, Bieber has seemingly distanced himself from the hip-hop mogul. Combs’ trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges began in May 2025. Bieber has not publicly commented on the trial. However, many fans suspect that the charges are mentally weighing on him.
After the start of Combs’ trial, Bieber’s representatives clarified that Bieber is not among Combs’ alleged victims.
“Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him,” Bieber’s representative told Page Six. “Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.”
Currently, Bieber is prioritizing his family life with wife Hailey and their son Jack. He seeks to maintain a positive and supportive environment away from the media storm surrounding Combs.
The viral ’48 hours with Diddy’ video doesn’t depict actual events, according to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-bodyguard
In 2009, Justin Bieber and Sean “Diddy” Combs made headlines with a playful and now-infamous video titled “48 Hours with Diddy!!” The video followed Bieber as he spent two days shadowing Combs. The footage showed Combs promising Bieber the lifestyle of a star, including flashy cars, studio time, and access to celebrity circles.
“You ever see the movie 48 Hours? Right now, he’s having 48 hours with Diddy. Him and his boy, they’re having the times of their lives,” Combs tells the camera with Bieber by his side.
According to Combs’ former bodyguard, Bieber didn’t actually spend 48 hours with Combs at the time. “It was just one of those phone calls, basically: ‘I’m in town, bring Justin by. I want you to highlight him for a little while,’” the guard explained, according to an interview clip posted to Reddit. “And he just hollered at him. They ain’t stay together for 48 hours and all that. He was just talking s*** right there. He stayed there for about an hour, two.”
Justin Bieber doesn’t want to ‘relive or even discuss his complicated relationship’ with the mogul, a source says
Justin Bieber likely will not speak out about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial. An insider said that while Bieber might open up to those close to him regarding his experiences with Combs, he doesn’t want to “relive” the past.
“Hearing all of the horrific stories, fans are looking at his associations with other stars in a whole new light,” a source told In Touch Weekly. “The last thing Justin wants to do is relive or even discuss his complicated friendship with Diddy.”
Combs’ trial, which began on May 5, 2025, will likely conclude after two months.
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