When Did Justin Bieber and Diddy Become Friends?

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been in the blazing spotlight for months now following a scathing sexual abuse lawsuit filed by singer Cassie and the even more recent footage of him appearing to assault her in a hotel hallway.

Since the assault video in particular, the internet has analyzed Diddy’s relationship with music artists who have worked with the rap mogul — among them Justin Bieber. A now viral Instagram post of an undated video off Diddy and Bieber reads, “They saying Diddy appears to be checking Justin Bieber to see if he’s wearing a wire.”

In the clip, Bieber is seen standing alongside Diddy on what appears to be a golf course. Diddy daps Bieber and holds on to his shoulder as he continues talking to him. Diddy appears to tap Bieber repeatedly on the chest and torso and places his hand on his chest before pulling Bieber in for a hug.

Users in the comment section wonder how Diddy and Bieber even became involved with one another in the first place.

Well, How are The Two Related Anyway?

We can trace their relationship back to young Bieber’s campaign to get connected with Diddy in 2009. Fans helped the pop star get Diddy’s attention resulting in the since-resurfaced video of Bieber’s “48 Hours” with the rapper.

“They’re having the times of their lives, like where we hanging out and what we’re doing we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream,” said Diddy in the video. “I have been given custody of him. You know, he’s signed to Usher and I had legal guardianship of Usher when he did his first album. I did Usher’s first album.”

The two were spotted together again in 2010 when Bieber was seen driving Diddy’s white Lamborghini, according to celebrity blog PinkVilla. In the Season 13 of American Idol, the two served as panel judges, per RadarOnline. Celebrated Usher’s 35th birthday together, per E! Magazine. 

After his DUI arrest, Bieber was spotted at Diddy’s tequila launch party in Atlanta where singer Cassie was present, per US Weekly Magazine. Bieber was invited to Justin Combs’ 21st birthday back in 2015 where he was seen sharing drinks with Diddy, per TMZ. Then, during Bieber’s 21st birthday party, Diddy did the honors of giving the singer his first shot of alcohol.

Bieber also made it as a feature on Diddy’s latest album “The Love Album: Off The Grid” which dropped last September.

“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 no hard for 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.” Bieber said in a social media post following the album drop.

Bieber hasn’t spoken publicly about the slew of sexual abuse and trafficking claims that have risen against Diddy. He also hasn’t appeared to ever speak in detail about his connection with the Hip-Hop giant outside of being the collaborator of his dreams. 

If you leave it to the internet, they’ll make their own conclusion on what’s up between the two.