On October 21, Page Six reported that Justin Bieber has returned to performing after a period of crisis, isolating himself from everyone because he was constantly mentioned in the shocking sex and prostitution scandal of tycoon Diddy. He just performed at rapper Don Toliver’s concert in Los Angeles, USA. The two artists performed Toliver’s hit Private Landing together. In the video recording her husband’s performance posted by Hailey Bieber on her personal page, Justin Bieber is energetic and comfortable dancing on stage.
On social media, the Baby singer also updated his current life situation. On October 20, he posted photos of making music in the studio along with some everyday moments, including affectionate photos with his wife. Previously, the last time Justin Bieber used and shared his life on social media was on September 3, nearly 2 weeks before Diddy was arrested. The move to return to the stage and use social media again shows that Justin Bieber’s mental health has improved and he has regained balance.
In the Daily Mail, Mr. Stephen Baldwin – Hailey’s father – said that his daughter is the source of strength that helps Justin Bieber overcome difficult and dark times. He also proudly described his son-in-law as “one of the bravest stars ever”. Hailey Bieber’s father shared that he fully supports Justin in prioritizing his mental health and family over his career.
After Diddy was arrested, the past relationship between Justin Bieber and the tycoon became a topic of discussion on social networking sites. In particular, the clip of Diddy hinting at “going out alone for 48 hours” with Bieber, who was then 15 years old, was dissected and discussed by netizens. Many people suspected that Justin Bieber was a victim of sexual abuse by Diddy. The suspicion caused the singer born in 1994 to be called out in newspapers and social networks. Being dragged into Diddy’s scandal has put Justin Bieber under great pressure, his mental health has seriously declined. In recent appearances, the male singer has made the public worried when he was always seen in a gloomy, tired and haggard state.
On October 10, a close source said that the “pop prince’s” exhaustion and fatigue are getting more and more serious. The male singer has difficulty trusting people around him, and has isolated himself from friends and people close to him for many years. “Justin is feeling extremely difficult and terrible right now. He is struggling with the ‘ghosts’ of the past. Justin had an unhappy time with Diddy. However, Justin still feels awkward, not knowing what to do with the accusations against his senior,” the source said.
Meanwhile, another person revealed that male singer Peaches felt “horrible, disgusted” by Diddy’s scandal. He was advised to stay away from anything related to the infamous rapper for a long time. However, this could not help Justin Bieber’s depressed mood, frustration and anxiety. Notably, Justin Bieber had suffered from severe depression.
In the documentary Justin Bieber: Next Chapter released in 2020, he said that he had been in a state of constant pain since he first became famous, becoming a global music phenomenon after the hit Baby (2010). Therefore, relatives and friends are trying to encourage the male singer during this stormy and stressful period.