Justin Bieber has long expressed a desire to protect Billie Eilish, particularly as dark secrets within the music industry came to light amid the scandal surrounding music mogul Diddy. Many have since wondered who Billie Eilish really is—the young artist Bieber wants so much to shield.

Billie Eilish’s Surprising Post of Justin Amid Diddy’s Scandal

Recently, Billie Eilish posted a series of images on her personal Instagram ahead of her world tour, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” which began on September 29. Among the behind-the-scenes photos of rehearsals and tour preparations, a childhood picture of Justin Bieber appeared unexpectedly.

This move by Eilish surprised fans, as Justin Bieber has been in the spotlight recently due to Diddy’s shocking sexual misconduct scandal. The “Prince of Pop” has known Diddy for over 20 years, with Diddy providing support to Bieber early in his career when he was just 14 or 15.

However, when Diddy was arrested and faced charges of sex trafficking, forced labor, prostitution, and extortion, fans began revisiting old videos and music videos featuring Justin, speculating that he, too, may have been a victim of Diddy’s alleged abuse. Diddy was known to entice young artists to attend wild parties, later using covertly recorded videos to control and silence them, perpetuating the abuse. Diddy’s actions sparked public outrage, with many victims reportedly being minors.

Justin Bieber in Tears Over His Desire to Protect Billie Eilish

Justin Bieber has endured mental struggles himself, facing the pressures and darker aspects of fame. Later, he spoke openly about his desire to protect young artists.

When Diddy’s scandal broke, an interview of Justin from 2020 resurfaced, in which he spoke emotionally about Billie Eilish. The singer teared up as he expressed his wish to protect her from harmful influences.

“Let Billie do what she wants to do, and if Billie needs me, I’m here… I want to protect Billie. I don’t want her to go through what I went through. I never want this to happen to anyone. If Billie needs me, I’m here for her,” Bieber said tearfully.

At the time, fans saw it as an affectionate gesture toward a talented younger artist. After all, Billie, born in 2001, has openly admired Justin since childhood. However, with Diddy’s story coming to light, the public now believes Bieber’s protective words may reflect his own painful experiences when he was just starting out in the industry.