As Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs remains in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre on sex trafficking charges, his past friendship with Justin Bieber has become a topic of widespread discussion.

Videos of a young Justin Bieber and Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs have resurfaced following the rapper’s arrest earlier this month.

Inside Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Friendship with Justin Bieber that Left the Pop Star 'Broken'

Combs, now 54, was taken into custody at a New York City hotel on September 16 and later jailed without bail on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transporting individuals for prostitution. He denies all charges, with his lawyer describing him as “an innocent man with nothing to hide.”

While Combs remains in jail, Bieber is said to be aware of his long-time friend and collaborator’s legal troubles. However, he’s choosing to focus on his new role as a father. According to a source close to Bieber, who recently welcomed his son Jack with wife Hailey Bieber, the pop star has been “in a happy bubble” since his child’s birth and is concentrating on being “a great dad and husband.”

Although Bieber, now 30, is staying silent on Combs’ arrest, the duo’s past friendship has been the subject of countless online discussions in recent weeks. Here’s a closer look at some of the viral moments and Bieber’s relationship with Combs…

‘Forty-Eight Hours with Diddy’

Bieber and Combs’ connection goes back to the beginning of Bieber’s career. At 15, Bieber entered the music industry by signing with Usher’s label, joining the “Caught Up” entourage. Combs, who played a key role in Usher’s rise to fame, is known for mentoring other stars like Biggie Smalls and Mary J. Blige.

One viral video from 2009 shows a young Bieber spending a weekend with Combs. In the clip, Combs is heard saying, “He’s having forty-eight hours with Diddy, where we’re hanging out and what we’re doing we can’t really disclose, but it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.”

Describing his role as a mentor to Bieber, similar to how he worked with Usher, Combs added, “I have been given custody of him. He’s signed to Usher, and I had legal guardianship of Usher when he did his first album. I don’t have legal guardianship of him [Bieber], but for the next forty-eight hours, he’s with me, and we’re gonna go full crazy.”

When asked what he wanted to do, Bieber replied, “Let’s go get some girls,” to which Combs responded, “Man after my heart. That’s what I’m talking about.”

The ‘Creepy’ Phone Number Video

Another uncomfortable video of Bieber and Combs has resurfaced, stirring unease among viewers. The footage shows Combs criticizing Bieber for not staying in touch after reaching fame.

In the video, Combs comments, “Starting to act different, huh? You ain’t been calling me and hanging out like we used to.” A 16-year-old Bieber responds awkwardly, saying, “I mean you tried to get in contact with me throughout all my [projects] and whatnot – but you never got my number.” Bieber then offers Combs his phone number, an exchange that many have since described as “creepy” in light of the allegations against Combs.

The ‘Wire Check’ Speculation

In another viral video from a few years ago, Combs and Bieber, both now adults, share a hug that some fans believe might indicate something more.

During the hug, eagle-eyed viewers pointed out that Combs’ touches across Bieber’s back, torso, and chest seem prolonged. This has led to theories that Combs was “checking if Justin was wearing a wire,” possibly searching for hidden recording devices.

The speculation spread quickly on social media, with one user commenting, “Diddy wouldn’t have known if Justin Bieber was wearing a wire just by tapping his chest.” Another joked, “That’s exactly how people check for wires. Tapping on random places.”

Bieber’s Tribute to Combs Before the Arrest

Before Combs’ arrest, Bieber, now 30, contributed to Diddy’s album The Love Album: Off the Grid, recording a track titled Moments. When the album was released last September, Bieber took to Instagram to express his excitement about working with Combs.

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He shared in his Instagram Story: “I remember going to my brother Diddy’s office to pitch him a song I wrote when I was like 14. Sadly, the song was trash haha. Fast forward, a few years ago Puff asked if I would freestyle something for his love album. Wild full circle moment, love you @diddy.”

However, following Combs’ arrest, sources claim that Bieber now regrets collaborating with him. According to an insider, “Bieber is so disturbed by the Diddy news that he has shut off.” The source added that Bieber wouldn’t have worked on the album “if he had known any of this.”

It’s also believed that Bieber had distanced himself from Combs for a long time, with the singer stating that most of the incidents allegedly involving Combs happened during this period.

As Combs faces multiple charges and remains incarcerated, he has continued to plead not guilty. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, reassured reporters outside court, saying, “Mr. Combs is a fighter. He’s going to fight this to the end. He’s innocent and not afraid of the charges.”

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