Justin Bieber’s past friendship with Diddy is being reexamined with concern as old videos and emotional lyrics hint at deeper struggles.

Justin Bieber, Diddy

Justin Bieber has been in the industry ever since he was a kid which means that he grew up witnessing both the good and bad of Hollywood. In his teenage days, he seemed to be on good terms with Sean “Diddy” Combs, the rapper who is currently behind bars for s-x trafficking, racketeering, transportation for pr*stitution, and other charges, as he awaits trial.

Justin Bieber's music video for PeachesJustin Bieber in the music video for Peaches | Credits: Justin Bieber / YouTube

While his interactions and friendship with Diddy back in the day may have felt nothing out of the ordinary, fans are now looking at it with a critical eye. In fact, one of his songs from 2021 has garnered special attention from fans as they believe it was a cry for help before the scandal was even exposed.

Justin Bieber and Diddy’s Old Videos Resurface

a still from the music video of Closer to God by DiddyDiddy in his music video for Closer to God | Credits: Diddy / YouTube

With Sean Combs’ arrest, it seems like everything from his past in unraveling at slow yet steady speed. As more and more big names emerge in the controversy, fans are looking at everything with more skepticism than ever. The recent addition to the scandal is Justin Bieber who is on the receiving side of unending sympathy from fans.

Bieber was only a minor when he became friends with Diddy. Now, their old videos are resurfacing on social media and let’s just say that the vibes aren’t great.

In one of the videos, Diddy can be seen standing beside Bieber and stating, “Don’t act different, huh? You ain’t been calling me and hanging out the way we used to hang out.”

In another video of the two, the one that has caught the most attention of netizens, Diddy said,

He’s having 48 hours with Diddy, him and his boy…Where we hanging out and what we’re doing we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream. I have been given custody of him…For the next 48 hours he’s with me and we’re gonna go full, buck full crazy.

Check out the videos below:

Fans pointed out just how uncomfortable young Bieber looked in the videos and called Diddy out for his questionable behavior.

Does Justin Bieber’s Song with Benny Blanco Have a Hidden Meaning?

the Official Acoustic Video of Lonely by Justin Bieber and Benny BlancoJustin Bieber and Benny Blanco in the official acoustic video for Lonely | Credits: Justin Bieber / YouTube

Back in 2021, Bieber and Benny Blanco released a song titled Lonely and fans are now trying to read between the lines. The Internet seems to be dissecting the lyrics and is almost certain that the song was a way for the singer to tell his side of the story without naming names.

While this is just a conspiracy theory, we can’t help but notice how eerily fitting the lyrics are to Diddy’s controversy that has surfaced.

Everybody knows my name now but something ’bout it still feels strange. Like looking’ in a mirror, tryna steady yourself. And seeing’ somebody else and everything is not the same now. It feels like all our lives have changed. Maybe when I’m older, it’ll all calm down but it’s killing’ me now.

In the second verse, Bieber sings about how everyone knows about his past and how it is probably the “price you pay” to have money and fame at an early age.

Everybody knows my past now. Like my house was always made of glass And maybe that’s the price you pay, for the money and fame at an early age. And everybody saw me sick and it felt like no one gave a sh-t. They criticized the things I did as an idiot kid.

He then goes right into the heartbreaking chorus:

What if you had it all. And it felt like nobody to call? Maybe then you’d know me. ‘Cause I’ve had everything. But no one’s listening. And that’s just lonely. I’m so lonely.

Check out the song below:

Fans are convinced that this song has to do something with his past relationship with Diddy. Take a look at their reactions:

So far, Bieber hasn’t spoken up about the mess Diddy is in and fans are eagerly waiting to see if he will. As of now, the rapper is currently residing in the Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits trial while his bail has been denied. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.