Resurfaced video of Diddy and Justin Bieber shared online sparks controversy

Many recent videos of Justin Bieber and Diddy have been described as uncomfortable by social media users.

A strange video featuring P Diddy and Justin Bieber has surfaced online. The clip has attracted significant attention from Bieber's fans, who have expressed growing concern for him. 

Many recent videos of Bieber and Diddy have been described as uncomfortable by social media users, particularly given Bieber’s age in some of the resurfaced clips.

However, this latest video shows the two as adults sharing what seems to be a warm embrace, though some online viewers have pointed out that Diddy's actions may suggest more than just a hug.

In the footage, reportedly recorded around three years ago, Diddy and Bieber greet each other with serious expressions. They clap hands and pull each other in for a friendly pat, but several commentators observed that Diddy repeatedly touches Bieber's back, torso, and chest, with one person speculating that "it looks as if the rapper is searching for something," according to the Irish Star.

While this video may appear more unsettling given the recent allegations against Diddy (whose real name is Sean Combs), it could simply represent friendly physical interaction.

The clip was shared on X/Twitter, where some speculated that Diddy "appeared to be checking Justin to see if he is wearing a wire," possibly to record their conversation.

After the video was posted, viewers shared their thoughts in response to the original post. One individual commented: "Diddy wouldn't have known if Justin Bieber was wearing a wire in this video just by tapping his chest, there could be more explanation to what he did here."

Another person added, "it's possible," while someone else sarcastically debunked the theory: "Yeah [...] that's exactly how people check for wires. Tapping on random places rather than just a flat palm."

One user remarked: "He's poking him while speaking to him to get his point across. People do that all the time." Another chimed in, "I knew he was sus[picious]," and a third person wrote, "What a very strange man."

Others speculated that the pair were "just chatting," while some called Diddy "gross" and "such a weirdo," labeled him a "monster," and described the situation as "so whacked."