How Justin Copes With Ex-Mentor Diddy’s Arrest

Bieber advised distancing himself from the Combs scandal

Another insider told the outlet that Bieber is “completely disgusted” by the allegations against Combs.

The source added that the singer has been advised “to stay as far away as possible” from everything related to the scandal.

However, Bieber’s name has been mentioned frequently because of his past friendship with Combs.

A 2011 interview clip recently resurfaced in which Diddy refers to Bieber as his “little brother.”

Bieber’s public appearance and focus on fatherhood

Recently, Bieber was spotted looking somber as he left the famous Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles alone.

However, a third source told the media outlet that the singer is more focused on positive aspects of his life, such as taking care of his newborn son, Jack.

“His happiness at being a father has outweighed his anxiety about Diddy,” the source said before reiterating that Bieber wants “nothing to do” with Combs’ problems and “just wants to protect himself.”

Videos resurfaced from Bieber and Combs’ past friendship

In March, an old YouTube video titled 48 hours with Diddy resurfaced online. The clip shows Combs spending time with a then-teen Bieber, who he described as “definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.”

Another video from the same month shows a young Bieber looking uncomfortable when Combs confronted him about why they don’t hang out “like they used to.”

Combs’ charges and his mother’s defense

Combs now faces charges of sex trafficking, extortion, fraud or coercion and transporting a prostitute following a federal investigation.

He was arrested on September 16 in a New York hotel. Despite the allegations, Combs has maintained his innocence.

His mother, Janice Small Combs, recently defended her son, saying he is not the monster he has been made out to be.