Justin Bieber is said to be so deeply “disturbed” by the news of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest on sex trafficking charges that he has isolated himself from the world.
Combs, 54, was arrested Monday in New York and charged with years of coercion and abuse while using blackmail and violence to control his victims.
He has also been accused of inducing female victims and male sex workers to engage in drugged sexual acts, sometimes lasting several days, known as “freak offs.”
Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, a source said new dad Bieber, 30, is completely “baffled” by the heartbreaking allegations and is trying to make sense of them – especially considering he collaborated with Combs less than a year ago.
The source said of the fragile singer: ‘Bieber is so distraught by the Diddy news and is unwilling to process or discuss it, so he has isolated himself.
Justin Bieber is deeply ‘disturbed’ by news of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest for alleged sex trafficking, sources close to him claim
The 54-year-old rapper was arrested and jailed in connection with a federal sex trafficking case that has rocked the music industry.
‘A lot of the people who helped make him who he is were very close to Diddy and that has completely thrown him off balance.
“Justin has not responded to this since the house was raided. He will not.”
The source added that Bieber also deeply regrets collaborating with the disgraced mogul last year, and that he never would have done so had he known about the allegations that have since come to light.
They continued: ‘She had a long break from Diddy when she thinks most of this happened and she had distanced herself from him.
‘It was on Diddy’s last album, and if I had known about this, there was no way I would have been able to do it.’
Bieber, who was just a child when he forged a friendship with Combs, was featured on Combs’ song “Moment,” which appeared on his 2023 album The Love Album: Off the Grid.
Following the album’s release in October, Bieber reflected on his first meeting with Combs.
“I remember going to my brother Diddy’s office to present him with a song I wrote for him when I was 14,” she wrote on Instagram.
Bieber, 30, was just a kid when he forged a friendship with Combs (pictured in 2010)
A source close to the couple told DailyMail.com that Bieber is “so distraught” by the news that he has “shut himself off.”
The music mogul pleaded not guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit racketeering and sex trafficking.
“Unfortunately the song was garbage haha and it would be a resounding no for him.”
He continued: ‘Fast forward to a few years ago, Puff asked me if I would jam something for his upcoming love album. Wild circle moment, love you @diddy.’
In March, old clips of Bieber and Combs resurfaced shortly after Homeland Security raided the music mogul’s properties in Miami and Los Angeles.
In one video, Combs is seen standing next to the 15-year-old pop sensation as he tells the camera: ‘She’s spending 48 hours with Diddy, we can’t reveal where we are and what we’re doing.’
“But it’s definitely every 15-year-old’s dream.”
Gruesome images of Combs and Bieber surfaced online after the rapper’s properties were raided as part of the ongoing sex trafficking investigation earlier this year.
The hip hop star added: “I’ve been given custody of him. He was signed to Usher and I had legal guardianship of Usher when he made his first album.
“I don’t have legal guardianship of him (Bieber), but for the next forty-eight hours he’s going to be with me and we’re going to go crazy.”
Bieber, wearing a black baseball cap and purple shirt, smiles and looks at Combs throughout the video, making small comments like “yeah” and “I’m totally crazy.”
The video was posted on social media and sparked an avalanche of criticism and concern.
In another resurfaced clip, the rapper asked Bieber, 16, why he hadn’t spoken to him as much.
“What’s up, man? You okay? You gonna sell out stadiums and all that?” Combs asked the young man.
“You’re starting to act different, huh? You don’t call me or spend time with me like we used to.”
A clip showed Bieber, 16, looking anxious as he answered Combs’ questions.
In the video, Combs questioned Bieber about why he hadn’t spoken to him since his career took off.
Bieber looked anxious as he responded to his musical colleague.
“I mean you tried to get in touch with me all my… and all that… but you never got my number,” she said. “I’ll tell you my number.”
Combs pleaded not guilty on Tuesday and was denied bail, despite his legal team’s request that he be released on $50 million and placed under electronic monitoring.
The artist is accused of using “power and prestige” to attract and intimidate women under “the guise of a romantic relationship.”
According to the indictment, he then allegedly used force, threats and coercion to force the women to interact with male sex workers at “Freak Offs,” described as “elaborate and produced sexual performances” organized and directed by Combs while he masturbated and often recorded them.
The indictment further stated that some “Freak Off” episodes lasted for days and required Combs and the victims to receive intravenous fluids to recover from the exertion and drug use.
Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said the “Freak Offs” arose from the star’s on-again, off-again relationship with R&B singer Cassie, and were not coercive.
Prosecutors said they had interviewed more than 50 victims and witnesses and expect the number to rise.