Justin Bieber has spoken out amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs, following his involvement in a high-profile sex trafficking trial.
In a statement shared with Page Six on Thursday, Bieber’s representative clarified that the singer is not one of the victims linked to the allegations against the rap mogul. “Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him,” the rep said. The statement also stressed that diverting attention away from the actual victims undermines their pursuit of justice.
This comes after rumors surfaced last year, when fans speculated that Bieber may have been involved in some questionable interactions with Combs ahead of the latter’s arrest in September 2024. Video footage from the past resurfaced showing a young Bieber with Combs, discussing their private time together when Bieber was just 15 years old. The footage raised concerns due to the cryptic nature of their conversation, with Combs referring to their hangout as a “15-year-old’s dream” but advising Bieber to keep it secret.
The speculation led many to question whether Bieber had been a victim, but sources later told People that Bieber was focused on his family, particularly his son, Jack Blues, and his wife, Hailey Bieber, at the time of Combs’ arrest.
Combs, 55, is facing multiple sexual abuse and rape allegations, including claims from his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura. The trial began on May 5, with Combs denying all accusations of sexual misconduct and sex trafficking. His legal team has asserted that the lawsuits filed against him, especially those without identified plaintiffs, will not alter the fact that he has never sexually assaulted anyone, regardless of gender or age.
As the trial unfolds, all eyes remain on the proceedings and the legal outcomes for the music mogul.
