Justin Bieber expressed his desire to ‘protect’ Billie Eilish from the pitfalls of the music industry during an interview from 2020, which has resurfaced following Diddy’s recent arrest.
While promoting his latest album, Bieber was asked about Eilish’s swift rise to fame. The ‘Baby’ singer, who himself entered the music scene at 15, is no stranger to the pressures that come with early stardom.
Having openly discussed his own mental health challenges, Bieber reached out to Eilish to offer his support and guidance. In an interview with Apple Music that has recently gained attention on social media, Bieber became visibly emotional when discussing Eilish.
“I just want to protect her. I don’t want her to go through anything I went through. I don’t wish that upon anybody,” he said.
Reflecting on his own struggles during his peak years, Bieber added: “It was bad… It was dark. Think about how young I was and so impressionable and you have everybody telling me how awesome I am at all times… I just want people to understand the psychology of why I potentially could have problems in my life.”
He added: “It was hard for me, being that young and being in the industry, not knowing where to turn and everyone telling me they loved me and turn their back on you in a second. So if she ever needs me I’m gonna be here for her… I’m just a call away.”
Bieber had a professional relationship with Diddy early in his career, a connection that has come back into focus following the rapper’s arrest.
Sean Combs, known as Diddy, was arrested at the Park Hyatt hotel in Manhattan, New York, on September 16.
Diddy faced charges of racketeering and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Diddy’s lawyer, Aaron Dyer, stated: “Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.”
Earlier this week, Diddy was denied bail for a second time, even after his attorney proposed a $50 million bond in exchange for home detention with GPS monitoring.