Justin Bieber breaks his silence on Diddy amid speculation on social media

HOLLYWOOD (WKRC) - Pop icon Justin Bieber has broken his silence on Sean "Diddy" Combs.

A representative for Justin Bieber spoke exclusively to TMZ to address intense speculation on social media regarding Bieber's relationship with Combs, which began when he was 15 years old.

TMZ reported that its sources, some described as "at the center" of Bieber's life, claimed he was never abused by Combs, sexually or otherwise.

Bieber and Combs notably appeared together on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" back in 2011. During that appearance, Bieber said he "knows better than to be talking about things that he does with Big Brother Puff on national television."

Combs added that he couldn't say much about where he and Bieber were hanging out or what they were doing, but hinted that it's a "15-year-old's dream," and "for the next 48 hours, he's with me and we're gonna go buck full crazy."

Sources speaking to TMZ described Bieber and Combs' public appearances as "performative" in nature, however, adding that Bieber didn't have much a relationship with Combs, but was friends with his sons, Justin and Quincy Combs.

"Although Justin is not among Sean Combs' victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him. Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve," Bieber's representative said in a statement to the outlet.