Justin Bieber struggles with 'trust issues' as haunting past with Diddy resurfaces

Justin Bieber is reportedly struggling to trust those around him and has distanced himself from longtime friends.

Justin Bieber is reportedly having difficulty trusting those around him and has distanced himself from individuals he's known for years, according to sources who spoke to Page Six.

The singer, who shot to fame at 15 with his hit song “Baby,” is now 30, married, and a new father.

However, his recent public appearances have raised concerns among fans and longtime associates.

Insiders reveal that Bieber, who has been open about his struggles with substance abuse, anxiety, and depression—previously admitting to using Xanax to cope with the “shame” of past promiscuity—is still grappling with issues from his past.

Bieber has also been indirectly connected to the arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs as unsettling videos have emerged of the fallen music mogul appearing on TV with Bieber during his teenage years.

“Do I believe he was involved in some stupid s–t? Yeah,” said an industry insider who had worked closely with Bieber’s team for years. “He was a teenager. He was the biggest pop star in the world. Everyone was worried about him, and we didn’t know if he would survive it. People took advantage of everything he did.”

Another music source noted that Bieber has also played a role in the situation: “Justin’s done some really crazy s–t and he’s alienated the people around him. He doesn’t trust them.”

Now, Bieber’s past relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs—who appeared in a Manhattan court this week for charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and facilitating prostitution—is under scrutiny. Disturbing old videos have re-emerged of the disgraced mogul making TV appearances with the teenage Bieber.

In one clip, Combs, standing next to the 15-year-old Bieber, tells the camera: "He’s having 48 hours with Diddy, where we hanging out and what we’re doing we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream … for the next 48 hours he’s with me and we’re gonna go full crazy."