He used to be his number-one inspiration. Justin Bieber is distancing himself from Diddy after the rapper was accused of sexual abuse. The disgraced rapper was taken into custody on Monday, September 16, 2024, after an investigation that began earlier this year.

When Justin Bieber started off his career, he cited Diddy to be one of his biggest influences. He even called out to the record executive mogul for a collaboration in 2009 when he was 15. Though a collab didn’t happen then, the two bonded after they were connected through Justin’s mentor Usher (Diddy used to be Usher’s mentor as well). The two hung out several times for over a decade and appeared to be close. However, with details of Diddy’s arrest, Justin seems to be appalled by his former friend.

He used to be his number-one inspiration. Justin Bieber is distancing himself from Diddy after the rapper was accused of sexual abuse. The disgraced rapper was taken into custody on Monday, September 16, 2024, after an investigation that began earlier this year.

When Justin Bieber started off his career, he cited Diddy to be one of his biggest influences. He even called out to the record executive mogul for a collaboration in 2009 when he was 15. Though a collab didn’t happen then, the two bonded after they were connected through Justin’s mentor Usher (Diddy used to be Usher’s mentor as well). The two hung out several times for over a decade and appeared to be close. However, with details of Diddy’s arrest, Justin seems to be appalled by his former friend.

What happened with Diddy & Justin Bieber?

November 2009: Justin Bieber hangs out with Diddy for 48 hours

Justin Bieber posted a video of him hanging out with Diddy for 48 hours on his YouTube channel. He was 15 years old at the time and Diddy “refused” to disclose what they were up to at the time.

“You ever seen the movie 48 Hrs? Right now [Justin is] having 48 hours with Diddy, him and his boy,” the rapper says in the video. “They’re having the times of their lives.”

“Where we hanging out and what we’re doing we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream,” adds Combs.

Justin, who was signed to Usher’s label at the time, hung out with the rapper with his lavish Lamborghinis at his mansion. “I have been given custody of him,” Diddy continues. “You know, he’s signed to Usher, and I had legal guardianship of Usher when he did his first album. I did Usher’s first album. We’re gonna go full. Buck full crazy.”

When Diddy asked Justin what he wanted to do, the “Baby” singer responded, “Let’s just go get some girls.”

“Man after my heart,” Diddy replied. “That’s what I’m talking about.”