Justin Bieber Regrets Collaborating with Puff Daddy, Says ‘Sexual Offender’: “If I Knew, I Wouldn’t Have Participated”

Last year’s Puff Daddy album featured… “Currently in deep shock”

American hip-hop star Sean Diddy Combs (55), formerly known as ‘Puff Daddy’, has been arrested and detained by federal authorities on charges of prostitution and kidnapping, and it has been reported that singer Justin Bieber (30), known to be a close friend of his, is suffering from mental confusion.

On the 20th (local time), American media ‘The Blast’ reported that Justin Bieber regrets working with Puff Daddy, who was arrested on charges of prostitution, providing transportation for prostitution, and kidnapping. Justin Bieber performed the song ‘The Love Album: Off the Grid’ on Puff Daddy’s latest album, released last year.Moments‘ participated as a featured artist.

At the time of their collaboration, Justin Bieber reportedly did not know about Puff Daddy’s sexual crimes. When Puff Daddy’s album was released, Bieber actively supported its promotion through SNS, calling him “brother,” so the shock was reportedly even greater.

The controversy arose after the two’s friendly relationship became known, and an industry insider explained, “If Bieber could turn back time, he would not have worked with Puff Daddy. If Bieber had known this, he would not have participated in the featuring.”

After Puff Daddy’s arrest, a video of Justin Bieber spending some time with Puff Daddy in a somewhat coercive atmosphere has been trending online.

The video features a vlog of sorts, with 40-year-old Puff Daddy spending 48 hours with then-16-year-old Bieber. “I can’t reveal where we are or what we’re doing, but if Bieber is with me, we’re going to go crazy,” Puff Daddy said at the time. Fans who recently rewatched the video reacted, saying, “Puff Daddy’s strange obsession with a young Justin Bieber is shocking.”

Although Bieber has currently refrained from commenting on Puff Daddy, he is said to be deeply disturbed by the growing suspicion surrounding him and himself.

Puff Daddy was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in Manhattan, New York, USA on the 16th (local time). He was previously accused of assault and forcing sex with another man by his ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie (real name Cassandra Ventura), in November of last year, drawing public criticism. The lawsuit ended in a settlement, but in May, CNN released CCTV footage of Puff Daddy brutally assaulting Cassie, who had collapsed while they were dating in 2016, sparking controversy.

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