The circulating rumors that Justin Bieber was one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ victims have been formally addressed by the singer.
‘Baby’ singer Justin is not one of Sean Combs’ victims, but there are others who were actually hurt by him, a spokesperson for the 31-year-old singer made plain in a statement to TMZ on Thursday.
“Removing attention from this reality diminishes the justice these victims so richly deserve,” the representative continued.
The remark coincides with social media’s ongoing discovery and analysis of old video of Bieber and Combs from more than ten years ago, which include provocative comments and unclear conduct from the pop star’s adolescence.
In a 2009 video that has since surfaced, the two are seen standing next to a car outside a residence. Diddy is heard asking the 15-year-old, “Have you ever watched the movie 48 Hours? We can’t really reveal where we hang out or what we’re doing, but right now [Justin is] spending 48 hours with Diddy, him, and his child. They’re having the time of their lives.”