Justin Bieber’s feud with Usher ‘has been simmering for a long time’

Justin Bieber And BailiffIt is The alleged clash at an Oscars party was not an isolated incident, but rather the breaking point in a longer-running dispute between the two, according to insiders.

Usher reportedly confronted his former protégé at the event, with some claims suggesting the situation may have briefly turned physical.

Neither Usher nor Justin Bieber have confirmed the altercation took place, but insiders say their ties to disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs are at the center of the tension.

Insiders claim Justin Bieber and Usher showdown has been years in the making

Following Justin Bieber and Usher’s alleged altercation at an Oscars after-party, insiders have revealed more about what led to the incident.

A source, speaking to Rob Shuter’s #ShutterScoopclaimed the clash had been a long time coming, as the two had been feuding privately for years.

“It didn’t start that night. It had been brewing for a long time,” the source explained. “Justin feels like he’s finally seeing things clearly, and he doesn’t like what he sees.”

Previous reports linked the alleged altercation to Sean “Diddy” Combs, who mentored Usher and had access to Bieber during his early years in the industry while under Usher’s label.

The insider backed up the claim, saying that Bieber once trusted Usher to protect him, but now felt like his mentor had failed him.

“Usher brought him into this world when he was just a kid,” the source pointed out. “Justin trusted him to look out for him, and now he feels like that didn’t happen.”

Justin Bieber had several ‘painful’ realizations about his time with Usher

Bieber and Usher’s ties to Diddy have come under scrutiny following the rapper’s multiple accusations of sexual offenses in late 2024.

The situation apparently gave Bieber a lot to think about and ultimately led to what is believed to be a series of painful realizations for the pop star.

“He’s not that teenager anymore. He looks back with very different eyes,” the insider remarked. “And some of these realizations are painful. »

The pop star plans to ‘close’ this chapter of her life ‘for good’

Bieber reportedly held a lot of pent-up feelings about his time with Usher.

However, according to our source, Bieber has no plans to resolve his issues with his former mentor just yet.

“This isn’t just one argument. This is years of pent-up feelings,” the source continued. “For Justin, it’s deeply personal.”

“He’s not interested in going back. He’s closing this chapter for good,” the source also noted.

Justin Bieber denied being assaulted by Usher’s mentor

Over the past year, videos of Bieber and Diddy have resurfaced, sparking discussion about whether the former teen sensation was molested by the Bad Boy Records founder.

One video in particular reportedly shows the two men spending 48 hours together, although they remained cryptic about what they intended to do.

“Where we hang out and what we do, we can’t really divulge. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream,” Diddy can be seen saying in the video, according to People Magazine.

“For the next 48 hours, he’s with me. And we’re going to go all out. Buck is crazy,” Combs also remarked in the footage.

Although the video hints more, Bieber, through a representative, has since denied being assaulted by Diddy.

“While Justin was not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are people who were truly hurt by him,” reads the statement released in March 2025. “To distract from this reality undermines the justice these victims rightly deserve.” »

The ‘Baby’ singer has sparked concerns with his erratic behavior

Despite the denials, Bieber’s behavior in the months following accusations of sexual offenses against Diddy hinted at underlying issues.

Earlier this month, he was seen displaying erratic behavior on a private jet with a friend, including appearing with glassy eyes and punching strangely on camera, according to a report..

At the time, a well-placed source described the singer’s behavior as worrying for someone his age.

“He’s 30 now; he’s an adult and should take better care of himself. He knows everyone is scrutinizing him,” the source explained.

Another source claimed that Bieber was acting like a “rebellious teenager,” which frustrated those close to him.

“He needs to get his act together and get back to the inspiring figure he was before,” the insider continued. “He must be on his A-game.”