Justin Bieber has recently become one of the most talked-about names, as rumors suggest he may be linked to the shocking sexual abuse scandal involving music mogul Diddy (Sean Combs).
Since Diddy mentored Bieber from a young age, the public has expressed concern and suspicion that the “Prince of Pop” might have been one of the victims of abuse. Amid the controversy, an old interview between Justin Bieber and Zane Lowe from February 2020 resurfaced, drawing renewed attention. In that emotional conversation, Bieber broke down in tears, saying that he wanted to protect Billie Eilish from the dark side of the American entertainment industry.
On September 28, Billie Eilish publicly expressed her appreciation, support, and respect for her idol, Justin Bieber. The young singer posted a throwback photo of teenage Justin Bieber on her social media, along with a series of photos announcing preparations for her upcoming Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, which kicks off on September 29. The post received over 3.3 million likes from fans.
Just before the start of her major world tour, Eilish’s decision to share a photo of Bieber drew attention. Many saw it as both a subtle acknowledgment of Bieber’s heartfelt message years earlier and a gesture of gratitude toward him.
Billie Eilish Has Always Been a Justin Bieber Fan
Four years ago, after releasing his album Changes, Justin Bieber spoke candidly about joining the entertainment industry as a teenager. When asked about Billie Eilish, Bieber expressed his desire to be a good role model for her — and, if possible, to protect her from bad influences.
“Let Billie do whatever she wants. I just want to protect her. I don’t want her to go through what I went through. She can call me anytime she needs. Back then, I had to fight to survive in this industry. Sometimes I felt like life was so dark and miserable. That’s why I want to protect Billie. I don’t want her to experience the same pain I did,” Bieber said tearfully.
At the time, fans thought his emotional reaction simply reflected affection for a fellow artist. Billie, born in 2001, has never hidden the fact that she’s a devoted “Belieber.” But after the Diddy scandal came to light, many began to understand why Bieber had spoken so emotionally about wanting to protect her.
Billie Eilish debuted in 2015 with her hit Ocean Eyes. In less than a decade, she has risen from a viral phenomenon to a pop culture icon representing a talented, open-minded generation. To date, she has earned nine Grammys, two Oscars, and broken two Guinness World Records. According to Page Six, Eilish is the youngest artist ever to win two Oscars — and the first person born in the 21st century to do so.
Meanwhile, a source close to Justin Bieber told People that the singer is aware of the rumors surrounding his connection with Diddy but is choosing not to engage. “Justin has been living in happiness ever since his son, Jack Blues Bieber, was born. Right now, he only cares about being a great husband and father,” the source said.
In recent days, online users have been revisiting old footage, music videos, and interviews, speculating that Bieber had been sending hidden “S.O.S.” messages — signaling he was manipulated or exploited by Diddy in the dark elite circles of the entertainment world.
On social media platform X, a resurfaced video showed a 15-year-old Justin Bieber spending 48 hours with Diddy. Viewers noted Bieber’s apparent discomfort in Diddy’s presence. In another clip, Diddy questioned Bieber about why he no longer visited him as often as before — and Bieber’s uneasy, downcast expression fueled speculation that he was trying to avoid the now-disgraced mogul.
Theories about their relationship deepened when fans pointed out alleged hidden messages in Bieber’s music videos. For instance, Yummy (2020) from the Changes album was said to criticize sexual exploitation in the entertainment industry. In his 2015 track Where Are Ü Now, viewers noticed a moment where the words “Help me pls” appeared on screen.
In 2021, Bieber released Lonely with Benny Blanco — a song depicting a young man burdened by isolation and pain despite fame and success. The lyrics mirror Bieber’s real-life struggles. In past interviews, he admitted that he had to “fight to survive” in the entertainment industry and often felt that life was “miserable and dark.” Though he never revealed specific details, he said he once lived “in shame” because of the painful experiences in his past.
