As the allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs continue to grow, people are revisiting his past interactions, searching for clues about his alleged misconduct. One such moment is a 2009 YouTube video featuring a young Justin Bieber, then just 15, as he was working on his album My World 2.0.
This footage, shared on Bieber’s channel, showcases Diddy, 56, and the teenage star spending 48 hours together in what resembles a documentary.
During their studio session, Diddy comments on Bieber’s swift ascent to stardom, asking him, “What’s up man, you good?” Bieber, appearing nervous, tries to explain the lack of contact, saying, “You wanted to get in contact with me through my partners, but you didn’t have my number. So, you want my number? I’ll give it to you.”
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Diddy humorously mentions that while he’s unable to reveal their activities, “it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.” He later goes on to say he became Bieber’s legal guardian, noting that he had similar duties for Usher during early projects. “I have been given custody of him,” he stated.
As of now, Diddy remains in a Brooklyn jail, facing charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering, having been denied bail twice. He’s currently pursuing another bail appeal, with no trial date set yet. Meanwhile, Bieber has not publicly addressed the recent events surrounding Diddy or the old footage.
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