While hip-hop producer Sean “Diddy” Combs stands trial for a host of disturbing sex crimes, one of the most famous entertainers on the planet has broken his silence. Singer Justin Bieber was spotted frequently with Diddy when he was much younger, fueling speculation that he might have been a victim of the disgraced music mogul. As Diddy was in court this week, Bieber issued a statement addressing those rumors. According to the New York Post: “Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him. Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve,” reps for Bieber, 31, told TMZ in a statement Thursday night. Multiple sources close to the “Never Say Never” singer told the outlet that Combs, 61, never sexually or otherwise abused Bieber in any capacity — tamping down online speculation in light of Combs’ sex trafficking trial this week. As Combs’ trial in Manhattan federal court continues, celebrity watchers online turned back to several videos of the “Bump, Bump, Bump” rapper and the then-teenage Bieber. Many of the questionable interactions between Combs and Bieber have resurfaced as the trial got underway: Everyone asks “What happened to Justin Bieber” Diddy … Diddy happened to Justin Bieber He was handed over to Diddy at age 15 by his own parents pic.twitter.com/ElTxoOyucV — Distinguished Hillbilly (@Feral_Socrates) May 15, 2025 Back when Diddy warned Justin Bieber on live TVpic.twitter.com/QtDh9X72bJ — Community Notes & Violations (@CNviolations) May 1, 2025 I genuinely feel sorry for Justin Bieber. He posted this video eating a pizza (pizza-gate) just the day Diddy’s trial started… With the same type of camara Diddy would record all the freak parties to then blackmail the attendees. I hate Hollywood. pic.twitter.com/ITiBzYqJip — Ada Lluch (@ada_lluch) May 15, 2025 People also reported on the controversy: In March of last year, a clip of Combs hanging out with a 15-year-old Bieber resurfaced after the rapper’s properties were raided as the allegations against him mounted. In the video, shared to Bieber’s YouTube page in 2009, the “Love Yourself” singer and Combs were in the midst of spending 48 hours together — and while the record producer refused to “disclose” what they were up to, they discussed the prospect of getting “some girls.” The clip opened with Combs showing Bieber his Lamborghini and offering to give him the car once he turned 16, as well as his mansion once the young star was 18. “You ever seen the movie 48 Hrs? Right now [Justin is] having 48 hours with Diddy, him and his boy,” the rapper said, adding, “They’re having the times of their lives.” And here are some recent highlights from the trial: