How Hailey Bieber pushed husband Justin to perform with Don Toliver – and fueled fears for his health
Justin Bieber was pushed back on stage by his wife Hailey, who is desperate for the world to see that he is doing well following mounting speculation about his health and his past relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
The Believe singer joined Don Toliver, 30, on stage for a surprise performance at the rapper’s concert in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
Justin, also 30, made an impromptu appearance for Private Landing – Don’s 2023 song he featured on – but did not sing despite holding a microphone the entire time.
Insiders claim that people close to the troubled singer were left confused by the decision to put him on stage and feel it did little to allay growing concerns about him.
“It wasn’t Justin’s idea to take the stage,” a source exclusively told DailyMail.com. “Hailey has been putting pressure on Justin to come out and show that he’s okay, but this didn’t show that at all.
Justin Bieber was pushed back on stage by his wife Hailey, who is desperate for the world to see that he is doing well, sources tell DailyMail.com
Justin, 30, made a surprise appearance on stage with Don Toliver to perform their 2023 song Private Landing, but he didn’t sing
“What people say about Justin is more important to Hailey than it is to Justin. Those who worked with Justin believe it did more harm than good.
‘He went on stage looking disheveled and unkempt and didn’t sing a single note. He didn’t even try to sing, which made everyone even more confused about what his purpose was for being there.”
Others reportedly questioned Hailey’s decision to attend the show with Steve Harvey’s daughter Lori Harvey, 27, who reportedly dated Diddy when she was 22 and he was 49.
Although the socialite denied they were dating the disgraced rapper, they were close and appeared in public together several times.
“To top it all off, Hailey brought Lori Harvey,” the source continued. ‘No one understands the reason for this. If she wants to show that Justin is okay, go out to dinner.”
A second source added, “Hailey keeps telling Justin to do more and be the artist she knows he can be. She loves him on that level.
‘She wants to break through his shell a bit and would like to see him start his career again next year.’
Fans fear for Justin in the wake of Diddy’s arrest in Manhattan on September 16. The fallen mogul has been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution.
“Hailey has been pressuring Justin to go out and show that he is doing well, but this didn’t show that at all,” an insider told DailyMail.com (Hailey pictured during the performance)
A second source added, “Hailey keeps telling Justin to do more and be the artist she knows he can be. She loves him on that level.”
Since then, he has been accused of sexual assault by more than 120 victims in civil filings. He denies all charges against him.
On Sunday, Combs was accused in a new lawsuit of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 VMA after-party attended by two unnamed celebrities.
After Diddy’s arrest, disturbing videos surfaced of the Bad Boy Records founder and a young Justin on the cusp of superstardom.
In one video, Diddy stood next to the pop sensation at the age of 15, telling the camera, “He has 48 hours with Diddy, where we hang out and what we do we can’t really reveal.” But it’s definitely a fifteen-year-old’s dream.”
The hip-hop star added, “I got custody of him. He signed with Usher and I had legal custody of Usher when he made his first album.
“I have no legal custody of him [Justin] but for the next forty-eight hours he’s with me and we’re going crazy.’
In another resurfaced clip, the rapper grilled a 16-year-old Justin about why he hadn’t talked to him as much.
‘What’s up man, are you okay? Selling out arenas and stuff?’ Combs asked the youngster.
Hailey posted another photo with Justin via Instagram on Sunday, writing: “cutie.”
“You’re starting to act different, aren’t you?” You haven’t called me or hung out like you used to.”
The pop star appeared concerned as he responded to his musical colleague.
Justin was just a kid when he befriended Diddy. He even featured on the rapper’s song Moment, which appeared on his 2023 album The Love Album: Off the Grid.
The pop star appeared concerned as he responded to his musical colleague.
Hailey sent a not-so-subtle message about the public outrage over Justin when she shared a throwback snap on Instagram in which Justin gave the middle finger.
Sources told DailyMail.com at the time that she sees herself as Justin’s “gatekeeper” – adding that the poignant photo was “her way of showing the world how she feels about the whole situation.” [with Diddy] – not Justin.”
The insider noted that the Rhode Beauty founder’s choice of photo was extremely telling.
“Out of hundreds of photos of Justin giving the middle finger, she had to choose one from 2017, taken before he got back together. [his ex Selena Gomez] again,” they said.
The longtime couple tied the knot in 2018 and welcomed their first child in August (pictured in 2022)
It comes after sources previously told DailyMail.com that Justin feels like he has no one to talk to and is “sailing these waters alone.”
“Justin feels like there’s no one he can talk to who understands, and to be honest, he doesn’t even fully understand,” the source explains. “He was a child.”
Hailey and Justin tied the knot in 2018 and welcomed their first child, son Jack, on August 22.
For the hitmaker, becoming a first-time father while navigating the Diddy drama wasn’t easy.
“Justin is stressed out right now,” a source told DailyMail.com. “Diddy couldn’t have happened at a worse time, as he tries to experience the joy of fatherhood, with the pain of having to deal with it all.”