Justin Bieber has reportedly been affected by the arrest of his former mentor Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and is struggling to trust those within his inner circle, according to new reports.

RadarOnline states that the pop star has withdrawn from public view following the events surrounding Diddy in recent weeks. Numerous videos of Bieber as a teenager have circulated online after Diddy’s arrest, sparking various conspiracy theories and speculations.

Music mogul Diddy, as most readers are likely aware, is facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. On October 1, the Los Angeles Times reported that more than 100 individuals are preparing to file lawsuits accusing Diddy of sexual abuse and exploitation.

In the wake of Diddy’s arrest, there has been speculation linking several A-listers to the notorious “Freak Off” parties he once hosted. Additionally, old connections between Diddy and Justin Bieber, who was reportedly only 15 when they first met, have resurfaced.

RadarOnline made a troubling claim that Bieber, now 30, is “haunted” by his past.

Fans voiced concerns recently when Bieber appeared exhausted and gaunt while dining out with his wife, Hailey. RadarOnline suggests that it was around this time that old footage of Bieber and Diddy went viral.

In one of the clips, Diddy bragged about spending “48 hours” with Bieber, who was just 15 at the time.

“He’s having 48 hours with Diddy. What we’re doing, we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream … we’re gonna go full crazy,” he said.

Now, sources are suggesting that Bieber’s connections to Diddy might be negatively impacting the “Baby” singer. One person, who is said to have worked with Bieber’s team for years, told PageSix: “Do I believe he was involved in some stupid s—? Yeah.

“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 person went on to say: “Justin has alienated those around him and done some really crazy s—.” He has no faith in them.

Judges have twice refused Diddy bail since his arrest, claiming that Combs would threaten witnesses.