P Diddy and Justin Bieber have been connected for years, with the music producer claiming he had 'custody' of the singer in a resurfaced video amid the raid on his homes
The relationship between Justin Bieber and P Diddy has been in the spotlight after an old video clip, which some people find "creepy," resurfaced online.
This comes as Diddy's homes were searched this week in relation to a sex trafficking investigation. Justin and P Diddy - legally Sean Combs - have known each other since the start of Justin's music career. When Justin was just 15, he signed with Usher's record label and Usher became his mentor.
Around that time, a video was made where Diddy claimed he had been "given custody" of Justin through Usher. Standing next to a young Justin, Diddy said: "He's signed to Usher and I had legal guardianship of Usher when he did his first album," He added: "I don't have legal guardianship of him [Bieber] but for the next forty-eight hours he's with me and we're gonna go full crazy."
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After that video, it seemed like Justin and Diddy started hanging out more often. But things started to change as Justin's career grew.
Two years later, another video showed Diddy asking Justin why they didn't hang out as much anymore. Diddy told the then 17-year-old Justin: "You're starting to act different huh? You ain't been calling me and hanging out the way we used to hang out."
"Well, I mean, you try to get in contact with me you know through all my, you know, partners, and whatnot, but you never really got my number, so want my number? " Justin answered.
It looks like the pair managed to swap numbers and have stayed close over time.
Justin Bieber is featured on P Diddy's new album after rejection
The pop star, who is now 30, was featured on Diddy's latest album, The Love Album: Off The Grid, in a track titled Moments.
When the album came out last September, Justin posted a special message to the producer on his Instagram Story. He wrote: "I remember going to my brother Diddy's office to pitch him a song I wrote for him when I was like 14, sadly the song was trash haha."
"And it would be a hard no from him, fast forward to a few years ago Puff asked if I would freestyle something for his upcoming love album. Wild full circle moment, love you @diddy," the post read.
Justin Bieber remains silent after P Diddy's home raids
Justin hasn't commented yet on the raids that happened at Diddy's homes this week. Diddy's properties in Miami and Los Angeles were searched on Monday by Homeland Security.
The Mirror received a statement from law enforcement about the raid on Monday which said: "Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available."
Aaron Dyer, who is Diddy's lawyer, spoke to The Mirror and said: "Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr Combs' residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated."
He also said: "This unprecedented ambush -- paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence -- leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits. There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name."
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