Did Justin Bieber shade Diddy during his trial?

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, also known as P. Diddy or simply Diddy, is currently facing a federal trial, nearly seven months after his arrest on serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. As the courtroom proceedings unfold and his alleged victims continue to testify against him, attention has also shifted to someone who once shared a close and powerful connection with the music mogul.

Justin Bieber, once considered a close associate and rumoured to be among Diddy’s alleged victims, has remained publicly silent about the arrest and ongoing trial. However, individuals close to the singer have revealed that the situation has taken a toll on him emotionally. Sources suggest that Bieber has been deeply affected by the developments, though he has chosen to stay out of the spotlight as the legal battle continues to play out.

Now, a new claim has surfaced suggesting that Justin may have taken a subtle jab at Diddy's ongoing trial through a recent Instagram post—one that a journalist linked to what they’ve described as a reference to “Pizzagate.” Scroll ahead to find more.

Did Justin Bieber use 'pizzagate' to shade Diddy's trial?

On Wednesday, May 14, Justin Bieber posted a short video to his Instagram, showing himself casually eating a slice of pizza. While the post might have seemed like the Baby singer being his usual goofiest self at first glance, the timing was definitely suspicious. It was shared on the very day that Cassie Ventura—Diddy’s ex-girlfriend of ten years and the first person to file a lawsuit against him—took the witness stand in his federal trial.

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Author and journalist Liz Crokin weighed in shortly after, suggesting the video wasn’t as innocent as it appeared. According to Crokin, the clip had the look of being captured by a surveillance-style camera, similar to the kind allegedly used by Diddy to record his so-called “Freak Off” parties—footage that was allegedly used for blackmail purposes. She claimed, “Bieber was no doubt a victim of Diddy and has been exposing Pizzagate and calling for justice for years.”

Backing her latest claims, Crokin also re-shared a 2024 post in which she initially tied Bieber to the alleged Pizzagate theory. The post questioned, “What did Diddy do to Justin Bieber, and did Bieber try to warn us that Diddy is involved in Pizzagate?” It also noted that Justin’s father-in-law, actor Stephen Baldwin, had recently asked the public to pray for both Justin and Hailey amid the growing number of accusations being brought against Diddy, some of which echo the disturbing patterns associated with Jeffrey Epstein.

Crokin further referenced a 2023 YouTube video where Justin’s mother, Pattie Mallette, allegedly spoke candidly about Diddy’s influence on her son. Titled Justin Bieber’s Mom Speaks Out: Usher & Diddy’s Impact on His Life Exposed, the video includes allegations that Diddy offered Bieber cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol at parties when he was still a teenager. Mallette described being horrified by the behaviour and said she had to step in to protect her son.

Croklin further claimed that clips circulating on social media appear to support some of these concerns. In one video, Diddy is seen standing next to a 15-year-old Bieber, saying, “What we been up to we can’t really disclose, but it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream.” In another similar moment, Diddy confronts Bieber about not wanting to hang out with him anymore, leaving the teen visibly uncomfortable and stammering.

Fast forward to 2020, when Bieber released the music video for his song Yummy. In the video, he’s shown dining at a strange, upscale gathering filled with unsettling undertones, which was allegedly a symbolic callout against Diddy. At the time, Bieber also posted a series of images featuring pizza and babies to promote the song, further fueling online speculation.

Now, as Diddy faces serious federal charges and connections to controversial figures like alleged Epstein associate Rachel Chandler come to light, Crokin said that Justin is once again taking a subtle dig at his former mentor.

Justin Bieber posted a video yesterday of himself eating a slice of pizza as Cassie Ventura took the stand at Diddy’s trial.

The video looks like it was taken from a surveillance camera — you know like the cameras Diddy used to tape Freak Off parties for blackmail purposes.… https://t.co/Sjanueb7oz pic.twitter.com/ZPAt76cO3k

— LIZ CROKIN (@LizCrokin) May 14, 2025

Fans concerned about Justin Bieber 

In the midst of these resurfacing claims and ongoing legal chaos surrounding Diddy, fans have started voicing concerns about Justin Bieber’s current state. His recent behaviour on social media has been particularly alarming, with some wondering if he’s silently struggling. A set of photos he posted featuring a bong caught attention online, and his appearances at Coachella, where he seemed dazed and disconnected in several videos, only added to the speculation.

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