I guess it is kind of like a symbol of those times. I'm talking about the early 2000'. I'm currently 24 and I well remember how this kind of things was handled when I was in elementary school and middle school. I had been experiencing sexual abuse from a teacher who taught my class for 2 years. She was doing it in a way that seemed innocent ("helping me" get dressed, get changed after PE classes, adjusting the clothes I had on me, putting me in her lap, embracing me, petting my head, touching my body, tickling me), oftentimes she'd do that in public space, like on the playground or in the hallways with students and other teachers seeing it all. Do you think anybody paid attention? Of course not. It was normal, natural to them. So I believed it was normal. But behind the closed doors, she'd do much more to me in the classroom. I never told anyone about it because I truly believed it was all okay, even though internally I felt fear, confusion, a sense that something bad was happening, that I was doing something wrong. I've been carrying it inside for 16 years and it was only when my therapist told me it was not normal, nor acceptable that I realized what actually has happened to me and I see a psychotraumatologist for therapy as I'm diagnosed with CPTSD. If I were 8-10 years old today, those behaviors would be seen differently because mentality has changed over the years but back then? Totally different story. So yeah, those times were unfavorable, to say the least. And I don't mean that as an excuse for anything. Just wanted to acknowledge the fact that people's awareness back then differed, hence, allowed horrifying things to happen.
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@carlaellis4578That happened to my very sweet and handsome cousin too. When he saw a therapist in his late teens his therapist initiated another abusive relationship, and he became an alcoholic. He took his own life in his early 30’s and our family couldn’t understand it. He had confided in his mother about the abuse that started with a female teacher and she thought the therapist would help, not knowing until much later that the therapist took advantage of him too.
I have always thought that Justin Bieber is so extremely musically talented, even if I was never a mega fan of his music. I have tears in my eyes watching the exploitation of him as a child AND as an adult struggling with so many health issues, and the idea that he still is being taken advantage of and has no one he can trust to do what is right vs. trying to make money off him like a product. The scenes of him being a teenager and being sexually exploited and molested by all these adults and no one stopping it or recognizing that it’s making him so extremely uncomfortable, is just heartbreaking. I truly hope Justin is able to get the peace he needs to heal from all of it.
corporate tv shows are aimed at an audience with the intelligence of an 8 year old. it is reflected in all the programming you see, it's lowest-common-denominator vile nonsense
@cheriebrais6913 Don't know if we saw the same clips, maybe you live on a different wave-length, but he definitely was in those situations. If a teenager is able to understand boundaries better then a fully grown adult, then that environment is both predatory, dangerous, and exploitative.
I couldn’t believe how maturely he handled the woman asking about sex. I never really liked him, I thought he was full of himself & arrogant but watching this has endeared him to me. Now I see an exploited child. He should never have been worked so hard to the extent that he didn’t have much of a childhood or normal life.
The way they were exploited together is awful too. I agree, his story deserves to be heard on it's own, but it is fair to look at what was stolen from him and her in young love too. Even the most healthy adult relationships fall apart with that level of scrutiny.
Hearing him stand up for himself to that interviewer trying to make him talk about sex makes me really sad but also really impresses me. it took me until I was 30 to have that kind of spine. It would have served me really well if I had that kind of confidence. Obviously, it isn't always enough to avoid being preyed on. This world is cruel.
PS: I now see how he somewhat marred his reputation and is paying for it, unfortunately. He’s certainly had a hard life. I still find him sweet and immensely talented.
Really good examples of why we gotta be more patient with people and stories we hear. And also why it is not fair to judge, we never know what is inside a person’s mind
@Dan55888 How much time did he spend in high school while touring the world? When/if he did have to go back occasionally, he was probably bullied mercilessly.
It really is. Just shows you the talent he had at a young age. Obviously all 2 and 3 year olds are incredibly smart but definitely not the norm for a 2-year-old to keep a beat like that haha.
The world hated on him when he was at 14. He was a fucking CHILD who just want to sing. We all owe him apology. He went through a lot and his mental health really detoriated.
The radio segment “sex talk” was weird AF. Grown adults talking like this he was right to call them out. I wasn’t a fan of him or his music but I can sympathize that he was very much mistreated and groomed by mainstream media.
For real, it was deeply disturbing to hear her asking him that so casually. What a gross thing to ask a literal child and they had no qualms asking it while being recorded. I’m amazed at how he handled it and impressed how he straight up called her out saying why do you want the talk from a child
For real!!! And the blonde woman kissing him on stage…he was clearly horrified. How she was like “I want all of the Bieber fever” or whatever like what the fuck ew you are a GROWN sad woman poor kid
When you sing shit like "Baby Baby Baby Oooh" in the voice of a little girl why wouldn't you get hate? Take that weird ass shit somewhere else. Don't post music publicly if it's too much.
Ugh the way he was asked all those invasive and gross questions by the interviewers, really disgusting. He was even putting some boundaries with all of them but they won’t let it go.
Yes! I just watched that part and had to stop for a second from how distressed it made me feel. Terrifying stuff. Poor kid, having to go through the whole mental processes to think and artculate a way out of that conversation that most of us who weren't abused never had to at his age... Disgusting behavior, and she just laughs it off it seems. He was assertive, but taken as a joke, when she should've ackowlaged his boundary and change the subject respecfully and fluidly for the sake of the interview if that was her concern, which she could've done, at the very least. I can only imagine how frustrated, taken advantage of (not to say other things), invalidated and mad it could've made him feel. I'd honestly just get up and walk away. People need to learn to do that more, and from younger ages. Like that one Robert Downey Jr interview and other celebrities videos we see that just end interviews not giving a sh*t when they're contilously being disrespected. But I understand it takes a while for that awareness to develop and he probably didn't even have the option at the time, and even then the way he found to express it was remarkbly educated, direct, down to earth and mature. Sadly the same can't be said about the interviewer. Shame on her and all others. Disgusting human beings. I never "loved" or disliked him. I listened to some of his songs throughout his career like any other singer or band I listen to, and was clueless about all this that happened to him. It's nuts.
He and Ariana they should be protected .Miley did it her way and she is out love that for her . Jonas Brothers exploited .Carters house tragedy , Aalihyah,, Lisa left eye Lopes and ; Brittany murphy are all intertwined ..people killed them and we lost precious humans over something ..spread the word
The videos of him as a kid are almost haunting. He was honestly super intelligent for his age and he really did big things for his age and he had a lot of talent. He was just so badly manipulated and used.
yea he was clearly uniquely talented and intelligent, he was born that way, its really really really sad to think what his life would've look like if he never became famous
His mom was right from the very start about the entertainment industry and she still got swayed into letting it happen. The entertainment industry is absolutely ruthless.
Yeah I can't even imagine how guilty she must feel.. Learning about his childhood, it seems pretty obvious that she loves him very much and just wanted the best for him. It's so sad that people take advantage of good hearted people like that.
@calw8085 True, but i don't think she sold out, more like got persuaded / conned / manipulated. Maybe even celebrities got involved and assured it would be ok and she let her guard down perhaps..... ain't no tellin'.
the craziest part was GROWN MEN hating him with a passion for no reason at all...cause little girls loved him? like wtf. he was so talented and did not deserve it when he literally never did anything problematic.Why was it trendy to publicly hate a kid for ""sounding gay"
Yeah , never jumped on that band wagon , because it was pretty transparent it was about those guys insecurities. Any dude that's well groomed , attractive to the ladies gets ragged on & gaslit as "gay" Guys just don't like other guys who get female attention 😂 It's about competition, insecurity, & jealousy. Simple as that.
I was never a Justin Bieber fan, but I watched this and am deeply disturbed what society did to this poor kid, now man. I feel horribly for him and have a new respect for Bieber as a person and his entire career thus far.
This is by far the best coverage of his life I've ever seen. I have a deep admiration for your compassion, and this world desperately needs it right now. Thank you
@catalystcomet OMG YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!!! Justin Bieber was SO HATED ON! And watching this documentary was an eye opener. I had a vision in my mind about how fast he became a phenomenon, this was inevitably bound to happen simply because he was IT! He worked hard for being the entertainer that he is, I think. And those inconsiderate, ignorant haters were jealous! Me personally I don’t know ONE Justin Bieber song except for his first one. It’s more kid pop in my eyes and to my ears. But my grandson who is 9yrs old is a HUGE fan! Even performed one of his songs for a talent show at his school. And THAT was Justin Bieber’s fan base at first. I think it all started when the grown adults in the media and the entertainment industry the disregarded the fact that no matter how big of a star he is, Justin Bieber was STILL A CHILD and he was exploited in a way that it has affected him. And P Diddy isn’t the blame! That’s another ignorant and rude rumor! Justin Bieber blatantly and adamantly said he was NEVER a victim of sexual abuse or predatory behavior from P Diddy! Now maybe partying with him COULD HAVE HAPPENED, but not that! That young man was exploited from DAY ONE and not taken seriously or RESPECTED for the fact that he was an artist! And that’s ALL he ever wanted to be! NOT some sex symbol and CERTAINLY NOT a sex symbol at the age of 15! ONLY A SICK PERV would have those thoughts! He should’ve been respected as an artist and singer but most importantly, a child! Teenager, young kid, however you want to say it! Justin Bieber was exploited, disregarded and disrespected from people who don’t think before they speak and act! HECK, they’re parents too! Which makes it even more disgusting on their part! And not ONE time did these adults think about how much their behavior would affect him later on in his growing years and putting him on blast, and sending him wrong signals with humiliation innuendos, eventually sent him into a rebellious head spin the FIRST thing I thought in my mind was “This kid is huge! And he had more swag than the other “young boy” groups such ‘*NSYNC and the other ones, and they were huge, too. But Justin came from humble beginnings and he just wanted to be popular and a huge star, which he did. It’s society and social media that started this rolling ball. I also believe he may have had some childhood trauma too. I don’t know. I think he needs prayer and support from everyone, fan or not. I loathe people that kick someone when they’re down or having some dark times. We need to pray for Justin Bieber so that he can see the light. Blessings to Bieber! 🙏
I'm a nobody. But I absolutely hate the paparazzi. I always wanted to be an actor. Did some courses. A little theater. And I just stopped because watching how fame just ruins your privacy and the way the world has become these last few years just digusted me. And im saying all this not with any idea if I could have even made it. But saying I wasn't risking the crap ruining me if I did somehow make it.
That is abused and they are always looking for something to twist about that young man to paint him bad to the world 🌍 why would anyone want to be famous after this ??
NO ONE TALKS ABOUT THIS!!!! ITS NEVER SAT WELL WITH ME!!! I've only had ONE stalker and it's horrifying being afraid when they'll pop up. Or trying to break in next I can only imagine HORDES and as a kiddo💔.
I can honestly say, that if my kid fell in to that position...I would be by their side every step of the way and NEVER would anyone have more control than my own kid or myself. Its crazy how some people let their child become a commodity within the entertainment industry 🤷♂
The contract that he signed when he was 13 seems like he didn't even have a lawyer on his side let alone a manager or a mother.😢 if he had a really good lawyer now I wonder if there's anything he could do about something he signed when he was 13
@ZyliceLiddellhis mom was poor and his family didn’t seem to have the resource or understanding of how the elite roll like Taylor swift parents. I fee sad for him and his parents
It's disgusting to me, that adult females, in the entertainment industry, were making highly inappropriate comments, & physical advances, regarding A CHILD. I'll never EVER understand how any adult, male or female, can look at a child in a sexual way 😐 They're obviously all, very sick people 🤨
It was 100% because he was forced to work non-stop for years and that the rest of the world treated him like a zoo animal. A human can only take so much. I feel for Justin. His soul is good and his talent is pure and immense. He got hammered by the blood-thirsty money machine that is the music and entertainment industry. It's pretty astounding how much he has endured and survived. Justin is a warrior, for sure. I wish him peace and the strength to find it.
All those adults who violated him are absolutely disgusting, I'm happy someone also feels the same way I feel about him. Whatever he has done I have a soft spot fro him as a misguided child.
The fact that scooter braun wanted to replicate the Michael Jackson formula is concerning considering Michael Jackson was very vocal about the fact that his childhood was stolen from him in order to exploit his talents at a young age. No wonder Justin Bieber has so many issues. History likes to rhyme, huh?
He did steal MJ’s style many times (the moonwalking, some dance moves, videos etc) also the leather jackets and style. He will never replace the king of pop but he wanted to. The falsetto and the high notes too.
That was fabricated by the people molding him intentionally to mimic Michael. He was a child, he wasn't in full control of his image and was absolutely being pushed by scooter and others into trying to become the next Michael. Im not even a fan but I have sympathy for the dude. Adults around him tried to mold him into someone else all while working him like a dog and stealing his childhood. That was kinda my whole point. Scooter braun directly admitted that he saw Justin Bieber as a "Michael Jackson" archetype that he could cash in on, despite the fact that MJ himself was very loudly against the exploitation of young talent in the way he was exploited by his father and others. @badgirlhollywood9741
@badgirlhollywood9741I don't think it's fair to say Justin was the one trying to be Michael. He had people trying to mold him into that to cash in on it and he was a child who was flattered by the attention and comparisons to a legend. I'm not really into his music and I don't even think he's a great person, but I do feel really bad for the things that people could have protected him from.
@badgirlhollywood9741 Girl, saying "Justin Bieber tried to copy Michael Jackson's style" is like saying "Britney Spears tried to copy Janet Jackson's style". Don't get me wrong. Justin Bieber and Britney Spears were definitely inspired by Michael and Janet Jackson respectively. But it's not fair to just write them off as exact replicas. Mind you, Michael Jackson was heavily inspired by James Brown and incorporated his dancing style into some of his music videos and live performances. But that doesn’t mean Michael Jackson stole James Brown's whole style. The reality is almost every artist in history has been shaped by the influences of their predecessors. You can't deny this fact.
Even one direction - Zayn Malik! He quit the spot light as the one directioners were milked dry as money making machines absurd and used by the deal makers ! He snapped out for want of control on his private life .. i believe all of them hate the guys who made them famous
What an empathetic and down-to-earth way to talk about such a sad and sensitive topic. This was really interesting to watch - thank you, and congratulations! You have a captivating way of storytelling.
How is it empathetic to call someone a victim who has never once said he is? How tf is it empathetic to then tell “stories” of their abuse and trauma from when they were a CHILD. This is far from empathetic
Watching this after Coachella hits differently… I really hope he’s fully healed now. He deserves the sincerest apology coz he’s such a genuine soul and a true star. I still remember how he quietly visited the victims of Typhoon Haiyan back in 2013, no media, no spotlight just pure heart. That alone says so much about the kind of person he is. Truly a gem. Wishing him nothing but the best always. Happy he’s slowly coming out ❤✨
I have worked with Justin, I was his driver for a couple of days in 2016. I really liked him, he was funny and playful. I didn't see a superstar, I saw a young man trying to navigate a world of everyone saying "yes" to him, I even talked to his Dad about it while having a smoke. I said, "Do you think Justin has any regrets getting this famous?" I also added that I felt bad for him. His father said, rather oddly, "Justin wanted this" I honestly thought did Justin want this, or did his father want it? His father was acting more the celebrity than Justin. Then, the next day, Justin was having a day off during the your. We were at a private residence in Sylvan Lake, AB Canada. Before 10 am, I saw two teen girls walking buy, noticing the 3 tour buses and such. I knew instantly they were going to share it on social media. Within 2 hours, dozens, then hundreds of fans and curious people were gathering. His bodyguards couldn't stop them, and Justin at one point asked nicely at first, then progressively got more angry, asking these fans to give him some privacy and respect. They didn't listen. I suggested they call the RCMP, and they showed up in force. Blocked the road, put up barricades, and even had a boat in the water. This was all happening at around 2 pm. The police allowed Justin his privacy and kept it peaceful. We left the lake at 5 am, just around sunrise, to continue on to Saskatoon, Sask. I left the tour at that time. I was never a fan of Justin's, nor listened to his music much. I respect the hell out of him, and I fiercly defend him. I don't want him to end up like Aaron Carter, with whom I also spent time with a year or so before he passed. I think Justin has deserved some time away from public scrutiny. He is a good guy with a big heart. I wish him nothing but love and peace.
I got the same vibe from his dad. His dad also tried to hook up with one of my good friends. I don’t think he cared for his son properly, maybe just loved him for the money but I feel terrible for Justin because his dad should have protected him. Every kid wants fame and money but the guardian needs to have a presence. I saw him 2012 he came to see Selena on set kinda just kept his distance from people covered himself under a green umbrella. At that time he seemed like a good guy staying out of trouble just a bit stand offish. I believe the abuse eventually got to him you can tell because shortly after he started acting out, getting drunk, public outbursts, and I believe he got arrested in Miami around that time. Getting fucked up seemed like the only escape whereas before he was able to just hide it. Poor guy went through unbelievable things and had nobody to turn to. Diddy from what I’ve heard wasn’t even the worst. Props to him for telling them no. It cost him a lot and he seems like he’s dealing with the pain but he didn’t sell his soul.
Have you seen his latest Grammys performance? I didn’t think I was a fan either, but he clearly was controlled creatively, too. He has a lot of artistry, giftings, and authenticity. He may only be scratching the surface of what he can do. I’m saying that after knowing of him for over a decade. I also pray that he is content and sober, too.
@Jasmine4RLhe never spent 48 hours with Diddy. That was just commentary for the video. That’s been debunked even by Gene who was Diddy’s old security guard and hates Diddy now.
Where was his Mom, who was so "protective", when he was still so young and people were literally molesting him in public? So messed up. But he never lost the thing that I think made him so famous, a kind of innocence, of genuineness. That's one of the reasons so many people were jealous of him-he stayed real the whole time. Good job on this video, we can all learn something from it.
I was a huge Justin Bieber fan. I remember arguing with grown men, telling them that they shouldn't be this mean to a kid and that their words can affect him. They were laughing at me, saying he deserves it. I was 12 years old at that time... Why did I know better than them?
To see him as a kid enjoying playing music and seeing him now, knowing where he is is actually sad. I pray his able to get the help he needs before is too late 😢
This comment is a part of the problem. Feeding into this narative about him "before it's too late" that is exactly what the media want. The media are the problem, if you wanna help him, don't pray for him, don't read articles about him, forget him, and let him move on with his life.
I was more around 13 when it was popular to hate on him and yeah… it was fucked. We hated him for literally no reason. Like if someone back then had asked me why I don’t like him I wouldn’t have had a legitimate answer. Poor boy was *literally* hated for *no* reason.
It makes me crazy why these rich guys don’t just go to a qualified therapist! 😅 I was abused as a child. My idea was “ Then let them pay for my therapy!” 😅
@ThanaBrunges-mx7jiThen you would know that therapy is hard af and can take a long time even if you're not constantly watched and scrutinized by the entire world. Do you know these people? How do you know that they are not in therapy? I've been in therapy for years, and still struggling, because that's how it is for ME. Our own experiences are exactly that. Our own. You can't compare it to anyone else, especially someone as worldly recognized as this kid. Sorry about your childhood, no one deserves that. But let's grow as human beings and not judge what we do not know.
I hope he finds anything that doesn't steal his energy and joy. He's talented in many ways. I hope he also finds people who don't want anything but a friendship with him. I'm a few years older than Justin so I unfortunately fell into the bandwagon with making fun of him until I became an adult. I saw a documentary on him, similar to this but without all of the current information, that really made me realize how messed up it all was, how he was just treated like an object. Since then, it's been hard seeing the gossip and rumors. The world never learns.
I was so disappointed in how Justin was behaving in 2013 and 2014- until my best friend pointed out that nobody acts like that unless they've been abused in some kind of way. He was absolutely convinced that something really bad had happened to him. He said that people act out like that when they're holding a truth that is too painful for them to carry alone but who have no emotionally safe space to confront and process it. Wish my best friend had lived long enough to hear about Diddy and all that mess. He was so right about all of it (he always thought something was off about diddy and could not stand him). Totally changed the way I saw Beiber's behavior, and it makes me sad for all the people who need help and have no way of getting it. They often have no one to teach them how to access their own inner medicine and use it to heal themselves. So sad...
Great insight from your friend. So very sorry for your loss. Also, I think Diddy was just the tip of the iceberg. That "eff Bill Clinton" that he yelled makes me feel like he may have been tr@f!ck€d to the elite. Especially with all of the stuff coming out now. I never understood why their was no compassion for Justin.
Not really , these kind of physical aspects are breach of personal space ...bit it a slight kiss in cheek or an enforced cuddle , everyone was treating him like a little toy to be passed around and they all should have known better . There is a reason why Keanu Reeves does a very noticeable gesture of never touching anyone he poses with or stands close by.
@katrinalilac7877 Idk… that one was the only one he actually leaned in for. It didn’t look like she made him uncomfortable in anyway, didn’t touch him or look at him weird and didn’t linger in a way that might make him uncomfortable. He even leaned in for that one. Granted, you could say he felt he had to in that situation, but given how vocal he’d been before about being uncomfortable, idt that was one of those moments. I could be wrong. I’m not him hand I wasn’t in that situation. This is just my personal opinion
Its crazy how when your younger you see stars like this as "living the dream " and thinking it must be amazing to just travel around singing making millions, partying with famous people and being able to anything you want. When you get older you realize this was no dream at all but a terrible nightmare. I couldnt imagine a year and half performing every 3 nights in front of stadiums, traveling fot a year straight would be torture in itself
Let's not be naive. They had so much money and likely still have great financial stability for life. Yeah, he's dysfunctional but I imagine a good therapist could help him turn things around even if it takes/took a few years and the world's his oyster at that point if he has the mind set to turn his image around, maybed use his previous fame to start over and do what HE wants musically or artistically, if that was truly HIS choice to begin with in his youth as something he loved.
@ACapedBaldy Two things can be true at once. Touring around the world for a year brought Justin great success but was also extremely difficult on his mind and body. Being famous brought him financial stability, but it also exposed him to predators in the industry that traumatized him in ways he will never forget. He is very lucky to have the amount of money and access to mental health resources that he does, but therapy cannot give him back the childhood that he missed out on. I don’t think it’s naive to call what Justin went through torturous.
@ACapedBaldy let’s not be naive, even a good therapist can’t easily fix or make better a kid who’s been hurt the way he has at a very formative age, and it still isn’t going to fix the kind of harassment he still receives now or the family environment he’s in. A good therapist is nice but life is also a lot more complicated.
I feel for Bieber. He suffered child abuse and exploitation in the American Music Industry. I hope soon he gets to live a quiet healthy life. He deserves better. He deserves all the love he expressed through his music.
They took a little kid who was extremely passionate, talented, and wholesome and turned him into a shadow of an adult. Adults were so cruel to him, nobody ever said HEY I'TS A CHILD. I've always loved his music and I as a fan was confused by his actions and drug addiction but later I got it, everything makes sense now. I wish him happiness and healing.
People bullied him calling him gay, he is only a kid that time. So many hate for this little boy who's only dream is to help his mom get by. When i was in highschool i was wondering why so many people hate him. He is a total package, looks, talent, and charisma. It is rare to get a person like him... They destroyed this boy.. Just like what happend to Britney.
A 13 year old doesn't sign their life away, the adult(s) around him set him up to sign his life away. It's not fair to him. He didn't know what he was getting into. And the industry treated him horrible, still does...The fact that the people who signed him into the 360 deal make more money off of him than he does...is straight up sick.
Yeah his mom wanting him to say no to the opportunity at that age? That was her job and even if she did let him why not stay by his side for everything atleast until he’s 18? I wouldn’t have my child at any studios any music videos any interviews and year long tours without me right there by him making sure he’s safe and taken care of right. It’s so tragic.
They did this to Michael, Britney and now him. They say they love you, they worship you then turn on you. Almost cannibalistic in how people rip their supposed “favorite” apart. It’s disgusting and I hope he can heal from everything and just find peace
Makes me think of Prince, he told the world over and over just how the industry really was. This story is saying exactly what Prince told the world all the time.
@udhavsharma2949He’s an iconic musician. His real name is Prince Rogers Nelson. He’s the greatest musician of all time like Michael Jackson. I highly recommend his music
Bieber hater here. I owe him an apology. Every single one of us does. It took me too long to realize he walked in Michael’s shoes, and that I was doing the exact same things I condemned others for doing to Michael. I’m so sorry, Justin. Michael tried to warn us, and you are a result of the public not listening.
U said it . exactly.true like that it was also i did see it coming on Amanda Byenes i knew she was hurting and escalating different route but same path as bieber. I felt for the girl and Ariana and Miley they are people Bieber showed it and it clicked with me they are all hurting from the industry. orlando too Eric Cartman they needed help . Not more hate from people like us .they dont know. Michael its a shame we should be saying sorry ..and be better.learn do better
Even now Justin Bieber is still young. The amount of years of abuse and he is still with us. He is insanely mentally strong. I hope he gets a chance to heal and breathe and all these nasty people just stay away from him
I was one of the kids that would roll their eyes whenever Justin Bieber was in a conversation, and I used to make fun of him and people that liked him. I feel sorry about him now. He was never the problem, the industry is.
listen, i'm a 33 yo black man. i am *NOT* a justin bieber fan. i'm halfway through this and i just wanna give this dude a hug. fr. what's crazy is i never heard anything from justin bieber except "baby ft ludacris", in terms of how easy it is to not follow mainstream. oh, and he did a song with chance the rapper, right?
I wouldn’t call myself a ‘fan’ per say but I did observe most of this live and putting it all together is horrifically depressing. It feels like what MJ went through but in a different way.
And this is why he's been struggling and looks the way he looks. Eventually everything begins to come out. A person can only hold things down for so long. Poor guy
It's crazy just how amazingly musically talented he was at such a young age. He was a baby! It's also crazy how self aware he was at a young age and how much responsibility he had on his shoulders. He had made many sacrifices to buy his mom the things he shouldn't have had to worry about. I can relate to having adult worries and stresses about money for things like food, bills, clothes etc. at a very young age. I babysat every night, weekend, had a paper route and picked up any other odd job I could. It affected me so negatively and led to mental burnout and depression before I was in grade nine. I felt responsible for my brother's especially my younger brother because I knew he had started to worry about these thing's too. In no way is my life comparable to Justin Bieber's but I know a kid should be allowed to be a kid.
My 6 year old daughter is also very talented, she's begging us to let her be a RUclipsr. We were already hesitant but seeing this really makes me want to wait even more until she's 18. I told her she can continue making her animations and videos for friends and family on a private RUclips she doesn't have the password for. I honestly can't even imagine allowing my kid to go through even a fraction of this. It's probably so easy to fall into.
@deathbloom27please let her be a RUclipsr. „The desire is in your heart for a reason“. Think about this! Don‘t rip her off, of what she truly wants. Tell her truthfully: there can be hate. She has to be prepared for ist and tell her, too: if there will be any fans, she should take and honor the responsibility that comes with it. Pol are gonna look up to her (if so) and there comes things with it. But on god let her have it! I come from a Family that thank God, let me be free and have everything I wanted (badly, purposefully, if I could explain so) and ppl always tell me how horrible they‘ve felt and feel, because of how other ppl Like their parents deprived them of it. ❤ I wholeheartedly appreciate your concern, but let your kid have that dream! The Internet IS the new playground future base of success. It surely is unavoidable in some way - please think about it. Thank you!
I don’t believe his mom’s story for a second. Even back then, it was understood that uploading videos to RUclips could reach new people. And the amount of videos she was uploading makes it obvious to me what she was trying to do.
When that old lady rubbed his neck and basically as he said violated him it was discusting to witness Rihannas kiss was polite and sweet She was proud of him like a little brother ❤
Regardless of your opinion of Justin, unless your just being an asshole it's impossible to deny that Justin unquestionably, is an incredibly naturally talented person.
I feel that Justin has a huge huge heart ,and while trying to start over , he may think others have a big heart ,and most do not. Mostly trouble every corner .
It made me cry, just imagining the trauma Justin has experienced over his life. By understanding the world a bit better now, by knowing how almost everything is about money, I can only try to imagine him having everything but at the same time having nothing. When almost everyone is taking advantage of you, when almost every day or week there’s a new headline about you… it’s heartbreaking. Being 13, 14, 15 and constantly taking part in so many stages, events, and TV shows, surrounded by grown people sexualising you. Others profiting from you, trading away your freedom just to make others richer. It’s just so crazy and dark. I pray for him and for other people who are being taken advantage of. It’s really sad, because no amount of money can make you happy if no one respects your boundaries, if you never have your own privacy, if you aren’t wanted and loved for who you truly are, and not for how much others can gain from you.
The sad thing is he doesn’t even get paid from his music anymore so I’m sure a main source of income for him is his social media accounts and he uses them as an outlet, just to get torn apart and made fun of. My heart breaks for him, haven’t seen that poor guy smile genuinely in public in a long time. I hope he finds peace
He wanted fame and it’s the same with Disney kids the parents are the ones to blame for not sheltering them away from fame and the fortune they want !!
If there's one thing I've learned from my therapist friends, it's that males experience abuse at significant rates too, though they often don't recognize it as abuse or don't talk about it.
Agree., abuse is often times .. insidious, layered, nuanced. Only after peeling off layers, can abuse be identified...other than obvious abuse like physical, verbal...
Yeah no kidding. As a guy you are pressured to act tough and not have feelings on top of it. People make jokes about what happens to men in prison. Which other group can be made fun of in this way?
Wow, she openly admitted to molesting him on stage and they laughed at it? That's messed up
I guess it is kind of like a symbol of those times. I'm talking about the early 2000'. I'm currently 24 and I well remember how this kind of things was handled when I was in elementary school and middle school. I had been experiencing sexual abuse from a teacher who taught my class for 2 years. She was doing it in a way that seemed innocent ("helping me" get dressed, get changed after PE classes, adjusting the clothes I had on me, putting me in her lap, embracing me, petting my head, touching my body, tickling me), oftentimes she'd do that in public space, like on the playground or in the hallways with students and other teachers seeing it all. Do you think anybody paid attention? Of course not. It was normal, natural to them. So I believed it was normal. But behind the closed doors, she'd do much more to me in the classroom. I never told anyone about it because I truly believed it was all okay, even though internally I felt fear, confusion, a sense that something bad was happening, that I was doing something wrong. I've been carrying it inside for 16 years and it was only when my therapist told me it was not normal, nor acceptable that I realized what actually has happened to me and I see a psychotraumatologist for therapy as I'm diagnosed with CPTSD. If I were 8-10 years old today, those behaviors would be seen differently because mentality has changed over the years but back then? Totally different story. So yeah, those times were unfavorable, to say the least. And I don't mean that as an excuse for anything. Just wanted to acknowledge the fact that people's awareness back then differed, hence, allowed horrifying things to happen.
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@carlaellis4578That happened to my very sweet and handsome cousin too. When he saw a therapist in his late teens his therapist initiated another abusive relationship, and he became an alcoholic. He took his own life in his early 30’s and our family couldn’t understand it. He had confided in his mother about the abuse that started with a female teacher and she thought the therapist would help, not knowing until much later that the therapist took advantage of him too.
I have always thought that Justin Bieber is so extremely musically talented, even if I was never a mega fan of his music. I have tears in my eyes watching the exploitation of him as a child AND as an adult struggling with so many health issues, and the idea that he still is being taken advantage of and has no one he can trust to do what is right vs. trying to make money off him like a product. The scenes of him being a teenager and being sexually exploited and molested by all these adults and no one stopping it or recognizing that it’s making him so extremely uncomfortable, is just heartbreaking. I truly hope Justin is able to get the peace he needs to heal from all of it.
I didn't reallize how much childhood trauma Bieber had. My heart breaks for him. This explains a lot. I hope he is able to heal.
Me too :(
if i were him id start my villain arc im not even joking, poor guy.
Let's keep him in prayer, HE MATTERS, AIN'T SHIT ABOUT THIS FUNNY😡
He doesn't have power like that
How bad that a 15 year old is the most mature people on a tv show.
Isn't though 😊
corporate tv shows are aimed at an audience with the intelligence of an 8 year old. it is reflected in all the programming you see, it's lowest-common-denominator vile nonsense
@cheriebrais6913 Don't know if we saw the same clips, maybe you live on a different wave-length, but he definitely was in those situations. If a teenager is able to understand boundaries better then a fully grown adult, then that environment is both predatory, dangerous, and exploitative.
I couldn’t believe how maturely he handled the woman asking about sex. I never really liked him, I thought he was full of himself & arrogant but watching this has endeared him to me. Now I see an exploited child. He should never have been worked so hard to the extent that he didn’t have much of a childhood or normal life.
On EVERY show 👀
this is the first time selena gomez isnt the central focus when talking about justin bieber's life and I am here for it
The way they were exploited together is awful too. I agree, his story deserves to be heard on it's own, but it is fair to look at what was stolen from him and her in young love too. Even the most healthy adult relationships fall apart with that level of scrutiny.
All those women should be held accountable just like a man would be for saying things like that to a little girl.
Agree that they should be held accountable... but acting like men getting held accountable is the normal state of affairs is wild work
Agreed!! Absolutely disgusting and really hard to watch those parts ☹️
Disgusting. You can hear the screaming all over the world had a man grabbed a teen girl.
I'll never get the image of The View asking him which one of them he'd date.
Nobody is held accountable for abusing children.
He was treated by the media like the male Britney Spears, nice to see him talked about with empathy
Hearing him stand up for himself to that interviewer trying to make him talk about sex makes me really sad but also really impresses me. it took me until I was 30 to have that kind of spine. It would have served me really well if I had that kind of confidence. Obviously, it isn't always enough to avoid being preyed on. This world is cruel.
He’s always been mature for his age and classy. I hope he finds true happiness and joy in his life.
PS: I now see how he somewhat marred his reputation and is paying for it, unfortunately. He’s certainly had a hard life. I still find him sweet and immensely talented.
Both Brittney and Justin were controlled by Diddy... evil person... the machines head...
Really good examples of why we gotta be more patient with people and stories we hear. And also why it is not fair to judge, we never know what is inside a person’s mind
He was a really smart kid and aware of how adults were mistreating him too. That’s one of the saddest parts .
Exactly, a smart and talented kid who just wanted to buy his mom a house. Heartbreaking.
He was a jerk in highschool from everyone who had known him who talked to me
@Dan55888 Stop the presses yall! A teenager was a jerk!!
@Dan55888 How much time did he spend in high school while touring the world? When/if he did have to go back occasionally, he was probably bullied mercilessly.
@foxxinthefield he was being tutored while on tour
as someone with a three year old, that video of him at 2 keeping a rhythm like that is INSANE
It really is. Just shows you the talent he had at a young age. Obviously all 2 and 3 year olds are incredibly smart but definitely not the norm for a 2-year-old to keep a beat like that haha.
We live in a sick society. No one should treat a 15 year old like this. 😢
Watch out for jews.
Seriously
Many countries have laws that protect young artists by basically saying they can only do a small number of appearances per year.
Absolutely agree with you.
Money is not the root of all evil, lust is UGH disgusting.
They used to do much worse things to 15 year olds, and younger, and it was considered perfectly normal. We've come a long way in protecting minors.
It crazy how there isn’t any laws protecting child stars
This is being happening for years..
Disney, nickcolodean, and everything that has children in it..
Even as far back as Shirley Temple smh 😢
there are, but the ones at the time of his child stardom were lenient at best. the stricter ones just unfortunately came much after his child stardom.
It exactly 💯 you really nailed it 👌
that's what makes it so jewcy
They drive you crazy, then make fun of you for going crazy. He started off nice, then the media drove him mad, then started to antagonize him.
sounds like my mother
@lukeshoo
So there IS a club 😃!
That and we're only as sick as the secrets we're forced to keep.
Taylor Swifts song „Who’s afraid of little old me“ talks about this.
I was crazy once.
The world hated on him when he was at 14. He was a fucking CHILD who just want to sing. We all owe him apology. He went through a lot and his mental health really detoriated.
Ikr and almost no one talks about that. That it was a trend to hate on him and you can't be cool if you like justin bieber and so on
The radio segment “sex talk” was weird AF. Grown adults talking like this he was right to call them out. I wasn’t a fan of him or his music but I can sympathize that he was very much mistreated and groomed by mainstream media.
For real, it was deeply disturbing to hear her asking him that so casually. What a gross thing to ask a literal child and they had no qualms asking it while being recorded. I’m amazed at how he handled it and impressed how he straight up called her out saying why do you want the talk from a child
For real!!! And the blonde woman kissing him on stage…he was clearly horrified. How she was like “I want all of the Bieber fever” or whatever like what the fuck ew you are a GROWN sad woman poor kid
Facts he handled it so professionally I’m here to talk about the album
FR?! How is a 15-year-old more mature than a grown ass adult? Absolutely disgusting.
Diddy liked him.... and more😢
I hate that he got hate just for existing as a KID. Ppl are horrible man
he embodied the corporate machine that a lot of people hate, but he was a victim mistaken for a figurehead
right, he was just a kid offered his dreams. Anyone of us would have done the same at that age
😢me too and I’m worried they exploited him and stole his money
ikrr , like he just wants to sing and dance .
When you sing shit like "Baby Baby Baby Oooh" in the voice of a little girl why wouldn't you get hate? Take that weird ass shit somewhere else. Don't post music publicly if it's too much.
Ugh the way he was asked all those invasive and gross questions by the interviewers, really disgusting.
He was even putting some boundaries with all of them but they won’t let it go.
Hard to look at
Yes! I just watched that part and had to stop for a second from how distressed it made me feel.
Terrifying stuff. Poor kid, having to go through the whole mental processes to think and artculate a way out of that conversation that most of us who weren't abused never had to at his age...
Disgusting behavior, and she just laughs it off it seems. He was assertive, but taken as a joke, when she should've ackowlaged his boundary and change the subject respecfully and fluidly for the sake of the interview if that was her concern, which she could've done, at the very least. I can only imagine how frustrated, taken advantage of (not to say other things), invalidated and mad it could've made him feel.
I'd honestly just get up and walk away. People need to learn to do that more, and from younger ages. Like that one Robert Downey Jr interview and other celebrities videos we see that just end interviews not giving a sh*t when they're contilously being disrespected. But I understand it takes a while for that awareness to develop and he probably didn't even have the option at the time, and even then the way he found to express it was remarkbly educated, direct, down to earth and mature. Sadly the same can't be said about the interviewer.
Shame on her and all others. Disgusting human beings.
I never "loved" or disliked him. I listened to some of his songs throughout his career like any other singer or band I listen to, and was clueless about all this that happened to him. It's nuts.
It's disgusting to see those women pawing at a 15 year old. So creepy.
@SLCAMBUR women and men tbh
He and Ariana they should be protected .Miley did it her way and she is out love that for her . Jonas Brothers exploited .Carters house tragedy , Aalihyah,, Lisa left eye Lopes and ; Brittany murphy are all intertwined ..people killed them and we lost precious humans over something ..spread the word
The videos of him as a kid are almost haunting. He was honestly super intelligent for his age and he really did big things for his age and he had a lot of talent. He was just so badly manipulated and used.
yea he was clearly uniquely talented and intelligent, he was born that way, its really really really sad to think what his life would've look like if he never became famous
His mom was right from the very start about the entertainment industry and she still got swayed into letting it happen. The entertainment industry is absolutely ruthless.
Yeah I can't even imagine how guilty she must feel.. Learning about his childhood, it seems pretty obvious that she loves him very much and just wanted the best for him. It's so sad that people take advantage of good hearted people like that.
@xiaohuli96 Yeah, I wish she had found a way to protect him. That touring schedule was insane. The people she trusted destroyed him.
when that money start talking ppl will sell they kids.
@calw8085
True, but i don't think she sold out, more like got persuaded / conned / manipulated. Maybe even celebrities got involved and assured it would be ok and she let her guard down perhaps..... ain't no tellin'.
@xiaohuli96and all these yrs not a single word from her.
the craziest part was GROWN MEN hating him with a passion for no reason at all...cause little girls loved him? like wtf. he was so talented and did not deserve it when he literally never did anything problematic.Why was it trendy to publicly hate a kid for ""sounding gay"
It's so disturbing how many grown men really HATED him for no reason
Correction.. much older women were inappropriately as obsessed with him.
@omarabdulwadood5101That is also true and both terrible!
Yeah , never jumped on that band wagon , because it was pretty transparent it was about those guys insecurities. Any dude that's well groomed , attractive to the ladies gets ragged on & gaslit as "gay"
Guys just don't like other guys who get female attention 😂 It's about competition, insecurity, & jealousy.
Simple as that.
I think even Justin would agree that being hated by grown men was the least craziest thing about his career. Are you mental?
I was never a Justin Bieber fan, but I watched this and am deeply disturbed what society did to this poor kid, now man. I feel horribly for him and have a new respect for Bieber as a person and his entire career thus far.
I hear you but society didn't do this, there is a horrible spirit saturating the entertainment industry
@MsCadamia66 i hear you but the entertainment industry is part of society
@MsCadamia66 tooo true
Fabulous content thanks from SA
His parents did this. They threw their child to the wolves for money
Scooter is another one they need to open a file on...
This is by far the best coverage of his life I've ever seen. I have a deep admiration for your compassion, and this world desperately needs it right now. Thank you
I could not agree more !!!!
What Cata said. This is a good and compassionate bio.
I got this channel suggested; very good video about Justin.
@zzizahacallaryou in for a treat I found it last month and been hooked every since
@catalystcomet OMG YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!!! Justin Bieber was SO HATED ON! And watching this documentary was an eye opener. I had a vision in my mind about how fast he became a phenomenon, this was inevitably bound to happen simply because he was IT! He worked hard for being the entertainer that he is, I think. And those inconsiderate, ignorant haters were jealous! Me personally I don’t know ONE Justin Bieber song except for his first one. It’s more kid pop in my eyes and to my ears. But my grandson who is 9yrs old is a HUGE fan! Even performed one of his songs for a talent show at his school. And THAT was Justin Bieber’s fan base at first. I think it all started when the grown adults in the media and the entertainment industry the disregarded the fact that no matter how big of a star he is, Justin Bieber was STILL A CHILD and he was exploited in a way that it has affected him. And P Diddy isn’t the blame! That’s another ignorant and rude rumor! Justin Bieber blatantly and adamantly said he was NEVER a victim of sexual abuse or predatory behavior from P Diddy! Now maybe partying with him COULD HAVE HAPPENED, but not that! That young man was exploited from DAY ONE and not taken seriously or RESPECTED for the fact that he was an artist! And that’s ALL he ever wanted to be! NOT some sex symbol and CERTAINLY NOT a sex symbol at the age of 15! ONLY A SICK PERV would have those thoughts! He should’ve been respected as an artist and singer but most importantly, a child! Teenager, young kid, however you want to say it! Justin Bieber was exploited, disregarded and disrespected from people who don’t think before they speak and act! HECK, they’re parents too! Which makes it even more disgusting on their part! And not ONE time did these adults think about how much their behavior would affect him later on in his growing years and putting him on blast, and sending him wrong signals with humiliation innuendos, eventually sent him into a rebellious head spin the FIRST thing I thought in my mind was “This kid is huge! And he had more swag than the other “young boy” groups such ‘*NSYNC and the other ones, and they were huge, too. But Justin came from humble beginnings and he just wanted to be popular and a huge star, which he did. It’s society and social media that started this rolling ball. I also believe he may have had some childhood trauma too. I don’t know. I think he needs prayer and support from everyone, fan or not. I loathe people that kick someone when they’re down or having some dark times. We need to pray for Justin Bieber so that he can see the light. Blessings to Bieber! 🙏
Paparazzi needs to be illegal. How is stalking ok when someone is famous
I have always asked this idk. Like maybe they blame it on the celebrities for showing their faces which is also ridiculous.
@stinkyky622Right? I'd love to be wealthy, but I honestly wouldn't want fame!!!
I'm a nobody. But I absolutely hate the paparazzi. I always wanted to be an actor. Did some courses. A little theater. And I just stopped because watching how fame just ruins your privacy and the way the world has become these last few years just digusted me. And im saying all this not with any idea if I could have even made it. But saying I wasn't risking the crap ruining me if I did somehow make it.
That is abused and they are always looking for something to twist about that young man to paint him bad to the world 🌍 why would anyone want to be famous after this ??
NO ONE TALKS ABOUT THIS!!!! ITS NEVER SAT WELL WITH ME!!! I've only had ONE stalker and it's horrifying being afraid when they'll pop up. Or trying to break in next I can only imagine HORDES and as a kiddo💔.
He had no adults protecting him😢
I can honestly say, that if my kid fell in to that position...I would be by their side every step of the way and NEVER would anyone have more control than my own kid or myself. Its crazy how some people let their child become a commodity within the entertainment industry 🤷♂
The contract that he signed when he was 13 seems like he didn't even have a lawyer on his side let alone a manager or a mother.😢 if he had a really good lawyer now I wonder if there's anything he could do about something he signed when he was 13
Even turning to a dirty he was used.
Shame on his parents! 🤢
@ZyliceLiddellhis mom was poor and his family didn’t seem to have the resource or understanding of how the elite roll like Taylor swift parents. I fee sad for him and his parents
If celebrities make a deal prior to 18 years old, it should expire at 18 years old. Too many children are taken advantage of in their contracts.
Exactly So how parents need to be or get a warning of this
It's disgusting to me, that adult females, in the entertainment industry, were making highly inappropriate comments, & physical advances, regarding A CHILD. I'll never EVER understand how any adult, male or female, can look at a child in a sexual way 😐
They're obviously all, very sick people 🤨
He was adorable as a child
Yeah they were all perving on him. Awful. Ignoring his discomfort. No agency.
Demon possessed is more like it.The BIBLE tells US EVERYTHING WE NEED TO KNOW especially living on Planet Earth..
@molliwilson5639 and?
@molliwilson5639did you even read what you have replied to?
It was 100% because he was forced to work non-stop for years and that the rest of the world treated him like a zoo animal. A human can only take so much. I feel for Justin. His soul is good and his talent is pure and immense. He got hammered by the blood-thirsty money machine that is the music and entertainment industry. It's pretty astounding how much he has endured and survived. Justin is a warrior, for sure. I wish him peace and the strength to find it.
Thats not what happened 😭😭he committed crimes and was a bad kid this whole comment is cope
He lashed out from being treated that way
All those adults who violated him are absolutely disgusting, I'm happy someone also feels the same way I feel about him. Whatever he has done I have a soft spot fro him as a misguided child.
@kayekeo rage-bait detected.
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@kayekeooh my god can you be so dense. He was sexually abused in the industry, like they all are. Please stop
The fact that scooter braun wanted to replicate the Michael Jackson formula is concerning considering Michael Jackson was very vocal about the fact that his childhood was stolen from him in order to exploit his talents at a young age.
No wonder Justin Bieber has so many issues.
History likes to rhyme, huh?
He did steal MJ’s style many times (the moonwalking, some dance moves, videos etc) also the leather jackets and style. He will never replace the king of pop but he wanted to. The falsetto and the high notes too.
That was fabricated by the people molding him intentionally to mimic Michael. He was a child, he wasn't in full control of his image and was absolutely being pushed by scooter and others into trying to become the next Michael. Im not even a fan but I have sympathy for the dude. Adults around him tried to mold him into someone else all while working him like a dog and stealing his childhood.
That was kinda my whole point. Scooter braun directly admitted that he saw Justin Bieber as a "Michael Jackson" archetype that he could cash in on, despite the fact that MJ himself was very loudly against the exploitation of young talent in the way he was exploited by his father and others. @badgirlhollywood9741
@badgirlhollywood9741I don't think it's fair to say Justin was the one trying to be Michael. He had people trying to mold him into that to cash in on it and he was a child who was flattered by the attention and comparisons to a legend. I'm not really into his music and I don't even think he's a great person, but I do feel really bad for the things that people could have protected him from.
@badgirlhollywood9741 Girl, saying "Justin Bieber tried to copy Michael Jackson's style" is like saying "Britney Spears tried to copy Janet Jackson's style". Don't get me wrong. Justin Bieber and Britney Spears were definitely inspired by Michael and Janet Jackson respectively. But it's not fair to just write them off as exact replicas. Mind you, Michael Jackson was heavily inspired by James Brown and incorporated his dancing style into some of his music videos and live performances. But that doesn’t mean Michael Jackson stole James Brown's whole style. The reality is almost every artist in history has been shaped by the influences of their predecessors.
You can't deny this fact.
@TAHSIN__TANAZLol he copied him at the White House he even had a monkey
strange how they removed Diddy
Seems like Justin is having the same experience as Britney
Very much so
Even one direction - Zayn Malik! He quit the spot light as the one directioners were milked dry as money making machines absurd and used by the deal makers ! He snapped out for want of control on his private life .. i believe all of them hate the guys who made them famous
dude! he is definitely more mentally matured at 15 than that radio host asking him about sex talk. he handled that pretty well!
if only adults could have learned from him too
‘Let’s talk about the album!’ I was like wow she had nothing to say. How you gonna say some dumb shit like that to a kid, it’s just weird.
What an empathetic and down-to-earth way to talk about such a sad and sensitive topic. This was really interesting to watch - thank you, and congratulations! You have a captivating way of storytelling.
Totally ❤
I got called a conspiracy theorist even obsessed for having sympathy for him.
Am also watching from Nairobi kenya
How is it empathetic to call someone a victim who has never once said he is? How tf is it empathetic to then tell “stories” of their abuse and trauma from when they were a CHILD. This is far from empathetic
@lilm6259Then what is it??
Watching this after Coachella hits differently… I really hope he’s fully healed now. He deserves the sincerest apology coz he’s such a genuine soul and a true star. I still remember how he quietly visited the victims of Typhoon Haiyan back in 2013, no media, no spotlight just pure heart. That alone says so much about the kind of person he is. Truly a gem. Wishing him nothing but the best always. Happy he’s slowly coming out ❤✨
I have worked with Justin, I was his driver for a couple of days in 2016. I really liked him, he was funny and playful. I didn't see a superstar, I saw a young man trying to navigate a world of everyone saying "yes" to him, I even talked to his Dad about it while having a smoke. I said, "Do you think Justin has any regrets getting this famous?" I also added that I felt bad for him. His father said, rather oddly, "Justin wanted this" I honestly thought did Justin want this, or did his father want it? His father was acting more the celebrity than Justin. Then, the next day, Justin was having a day off during the your. We were at a private residence in Sylvan Lake, AB Canada. Before 10 am, I saw two teen girls walking buy, noticing the 3 tour buses and such. I knew instantly they were going to share it on social media. Within 2 hours, dozens, then hundreds of fans and curious people were gathering. His bodyguards couldn't stop them, and Justin at one point asked nicely at first, then progressively got more angry, asking these fans to give him some privacy and respect. They didn't listen. I suggested they call the RCMP, and they showed up in force. Blocked the road, put up barricades, and even had a boat in the water. This was all happening at around 2 pm. The police allowed Justin his privacy and kept it peaceful. We left the lake at 5 am, just around sunrise, to continue on to Saskatoon, Sask. I left the tour at that time. I was never a fan of Justin's, nor listened to his music much. I respect the hell out of him, and I fiercly defend him. I don't want him to end up like Aaron Carter, with whom I also spent time with a year or so before he passed. I think Justin has deserved some time away from public scrutiny. He is a good guy with a big heart. I wish him nothing but love and peace.
Good story! Thanks for sharing!!
Indeed.
I got the same vibe from his dad. His dad also tried to hook up with one of my good friends. I don’t think he cared for his son properly, maybe just loved him for the money but I feel terrible for Justin because his dad should have protected him. Every kid wants fame and money but the guardian needs to have a presence. I saw him 2012 he came to see Selena on set kinda just kept his distance from people covered himself under a green umbrella. At that time he seemed like a good guy staying out of trouble just a bit stand offish. I believe the abuse eventually got to him you can tell because shortly after he started acting out, getting drunk, public outbursts, and I believe he got arrested in Miami around that time. Getting fucked up seemed like the only escape whereas before he was able to just hide it. Poor guy went through unbelievable things and had nobody to turn to. Diddy from what I’ve heard wasn’t even the worst. Props to him for telling them no. It cost him a lot and he seems like he’s dealing with the pain but he didn’t sell his soul.
@daniels5525 Telling who though no? The fans you mean?
Have you seen his latest Grammys performance? I didn’t think I was a fan either, but he clearly was controlled creatively, too. He has a lot of artistry, giftings, and authenticity. He may only be scratching the surface of what he can do. I’m saying that after knowing of him for over a decade. I also pray that he is content and sober, too.
Videos of toddler Bieber broke my heart. Sweet innocent baby..
You need to toughen up a bit.
@ferraroannie4058you’re obviously not a parent. And if you are, maybe you need to be more compassionate.
@ferraroannie4058nothing wrong with recognizing a child’s innocence
I know 😢
@ferraroannie4058compassion and toughness are not mutually exclusive.
You skipped the part when usher gained temporary custody of him and Lord knows what happened to him during that time.
Exactly and him meeting diddy changed him.
Exactly! And the part where he spent 48 hours with Diddy. Usher is also the one who introduced Bieber to Diddy.
That was abuse time and noone wants to talk about it
@Jasmine4RLhe never spent 48 hours with Diddy. That was just commentary for the video. That’s been debunked even by Gene who was Diddy’s old security guard and hates Diddy now.
It did, but the great American justice found Diddi not guilty on the verdict.
Where was his Mom, who was so "protective", when he was still so young and people were literally molesting him in public? So messed up. But he never lost the thing that I think made him so famous, a kind of innocence, of genuineness. That's one of the reasons so many people were jealous of him-he stayed real the whole time. Good job on this video, we can all learn something from it.
That’s what I’m saying she didn’t do near enough to protect him smh. Parents are always failing their kids.
I was a huge Justin Bieber fan. I remember arguing with grown men, telling them that they shouldn't be this mean to a kid and that their words can affect him. They were laughing at me, saying he deserves it. I was 12 years old at that time... Why did I know better than them?
Envy and jealousy
@ShayneONeill-r5i i dont hate him i want to meet him and give him a Huge hug.
hey justin man you wanna meet me ? bro.. ❤
@deanpepler-q8l dude what lol
Some people have no soul. Thats why they don't understand that words are swords. They are poor individuals.
To see him as a kid enjoying playing music and seeing him now, knowing where he is is actually sad. I pray his able to get the help he needs before is too late 😢
I agree and said something similar. He's a once in a life time talent IMO
This comment is a part of the problem. Feeding into this narative about him "before it's too late" that is exactly what the media want. The media are the problem, if you wanna help him, don't pray for him, don't read articles about him, forget him, and let him move on with his life.
@Cwad47 I don't think this comment is part of the problem.
@Cwad47 A concerned RUclips comment is not going to impact Justin Bieber personally. Calm down.
He doesn’t look good in recent pics. Way too far down the rabbit hole of addiction unfortunately
coming from two parents with suicidal tendencies i do feel for him
ye he ded
His haters were literally just males being upset because girls loved him
I remember when I was 8 it was the cool thing to hate on Justin Bieber. I thought it was funny, but looking back it’s fucked
Yeah, me too, I feel a bit guilty.
I was more around 13 when it was popular to hate on him and yeah… it was fucked. We hated him for literally no reason. Like if someone back then had asked me why I don’t like him I wouldn’t have had a legitimate answer. Poor boy was *literally* hated for *no* reason.
Poor guy. I'm glad he's still kicking, I hope he gets some healing and he can have a somewhat normal life in the future.
And protects his son so much
It makes me crazy why these rich guys don’t just go to a qualified therapist! 😅 I was abused as a child. My idea was “ Then let them pay for my therapy!” 😅
@ThanaBrunges-mx7jiThen you would know that therapy is hard af and can take a long time even if you're not constantly watched and scrutinized by the entire world. Do you know these people? How do you know that they are not in therapy?
I've been in therapy for years, and still struggling, because that's how it is for ME. Our own experiences are exactly that. Our own. You can't compare it to anyone else, especially someone as worldly recognized as this kid.
Sorry about your childhood, no one deserves that. But let's grow as human beings and not judge what we do not know.
Meeting Usher was his downfall. What a shame. Usher gave him to the devil Diddy and that was the beginning of the end.
true...
No, it was Scooter Braun. You know, the jew…
@-Swamp_Donkey- the libra(usher) and the gemini too.
@-Swamp_Donkey-every single time
@-Swamp_Donkey-and who was the devil 😈
Bruh grown ass women asking for for "sex talk" from homie, G handle it like a boss
He was trained very well in how to deflect uncomfortable questions during interviews.
Justins is still a young man , it's not over..
He still young but not so young
Yes, but why insist in continue singing??
I hope he finds anything that doesn't steal his energy and joy. He's talented in many ways. I hope he also finds people who don't want anything but a friendship with him. I'm a few years older than Justin so I unfortunately fell into the bandwagon with making fun of him until I became an adult. I saw a documentary on him, similar to this but without all of the current information, that really made me realize how messed up it all was, how he was just treated like an object. Since then, it's been hard seeing the gossip and rumors. The world never learns.
he gave up the man card its over once you give up the man card
That'sjust an opinion
Shame shame
I was so disappointed in how Justin was behaving in 2013 and 2014- until my best friend pointed out that nobody acts like that unless they've been abused in some kind of way. He was absolutely convinced that something really bad had happened to him.
He said that people act out like that when they're holding a truth that is too painful for them to carry alone but who have no emotionally safe space to confront and process it. Wish my best friend had lived long enough to hear about Diddy and all that mess. He was so right about all of it (he always thought something was off about diddy and could not stand him).
Totally changed the way I saw Beiber's behavior, and it makes me sad for all the people who need help and have no way of getting it. They often have no one to teach them how to access their own inner medicine and use it to heal themselves. So sad...
great people always go first 😢
I hope your friend is resting well 🩷sending much love to you both
Agree! It’s clear to me he was threatened to not tell anyone. Heartbreaking
Great insight from your friend. So very sorry for your loss. Also, I think Diddy was just the tip of the iceberg. That "eff Bill Clinton" that he yelled makes me feel like he may have been tr@f!ck€d to the elite. Especially with all of the stuff coming out now. I never understood why their was no compassion for Justin.
history will remember JB more kindly than we did.
Hope so.... Its not fair to him.
He was really intelligent. It’s mind blowing how intellectual he was when he was young.
Sure makes me appreciate my simple, obscure existence. A month in my shoes would be pure refreshment for this poor guy.
Sadly any normal persons life would probably be such a relief for him even for a few days at this point.. it’s so tragic
Ok, the Rhianna cheek kiss was completely innocent. Come on now.
Seriously, it was as if he was her little brother
Not really , these kind of physical aspects are breach of personal space ...bit it a slight kiss in cheek or an enforced cuddle , everyone was treating him like a little toy to be passed around and they all should have known better . There is a reason why Keanu Reeves does a very noticeable gesture of never touching anyone he poses with or stands close by.
@katrinalilac7877 Idk… that one was the only one he actually leaned in for. It didn’t look like she made him uncomfortable in anyway, didn’t touch him or look at him weird and didn’t linger in a way that might make him uncomfortable. He even leaned in for that one. Granted, you could say he felt he had to in that situation, but given how vocal he’d been before about being uncomfortable, idt that was one of those moments. I could be wrong. I’m not him hand I wasn’t in that situation. This is just my personal opinion
@mackenzierobinson4702Rhianna was allegedly SA and forced to sign so I don't think she pushed anything on him, she dealt with it herself.
She wasn't even close to harassing him. Katy Perry full-on groping him is another story.
The mental issue is not just personal. It is systemic.
Its crazy how when your younger you see stars like this as "living the dream " and thinking it must be amazing to just travel around singing making millions, partying with famous people and being able to anything you want. When you get older you realize this was no dream at all but a terrible nightmare. I couldnt imagine a year and half performing every 3 nights in front of stadiums, traveling fot a year straight would be torture in itself
Let's not be naive. They had so much money and likely still have great financial stability for life. Yeah, he's dysfunctional but I imagine a good therapist could help him turn things around even if it takes/took a few years and the world's his oyster at that point if he has the mind set to turn his image around, maybed use his previous fame to start over and do what HE wants musically or artistically, if that was truly HIS choice to begin with in his youth as something he loved.
@ACapedBaldy Two things can be true at once. Touring around the world for a year brought Justin great success but was also extremely difficult on his mind and body. Being famous brought him financial stability, but it also exposed him to predators in the industry that traumatized him in ways he will never forget. He is very lucky to have the amount of money and access to mental health resources that he does, but therapy cannot give him back the childhood that he missed out on. I don’t think it’s naive to call what Justin went through torturous.
A good therapist is not exactly going to be able to erase PTSD
@ACapedBaldy let’s not be naive, even a good therapist can’t easily fix or make better a kid who’s been hurt the way he has at a very formative age, and it still isn’t going to fix the kind of harassment he still receives now or the family environment he’s in. A good therapist is nice but life is also a lot more complicated.
I forgot the line but they have essentially wrung his passion dry. His mother was honestly right about the music industry.
Y couldn't see b with him regarding music I know i won't let my kid understand someone else
I feel for Bieber. He suffered child abuse and exploitation in the American Music Industry. I hope soon he gets to live a quiet healthy life. He deserves better. He deserves all the love he expressed through his music.
23:28 damn wtf good on him for saying that… I feel like shit rn
Yeah
SERIOUSLY how did he know how to handle that so well?!!! Poor kid, that woman is disgusting
They took a little kid who was extremely passionate, talented, and wholesome and turned him into a shadow of an adult. Adults were so cruel to him, nobody ever said HEY I'TS A CHILD. I've always loved his music and I as a fan was confused by his actions and drug addiction but later I got it, everything makes sense now. I wish him happiness and healing.
He definitely came in a time when being extreme with everything especially media and music was normal in the 2000's . Poor kid tho
Some of us just want for you Justin to find happiness and peace on Earth . You really do deserve it brother .
lunch break bout to hit
You get a 1 hr 18 min and 36 seconds lunch? Nice!
love how we all relate to this😂
@smol-goonshit if the manager not paying attention I can stretch the 30 mins to and easy 1 18
yummy
Shit i do janitorial work and once im done with my rounds at work i disappear for 3 hrs till i gotta clean the floor with the t20 machine lol
People bullied him calling him gay, he is only a kid that time. So many hate for this little boy who's only dream is to help his mom get by. When i was in highschool i was wondering why so many people hate him. He is a total package, looks, talent, and charisma. It is rare to get a person like him... They destroyed this boy.. Just like what happend to Britney.
My heart goes out to Justin Bieber
A 13 year old doesn't sign their life away, the adult(s) around him set him up to sign his life away. It's not fair to him. He didn't know what he was getting into. And the industry treated him horrible, still does...The fact that the people who signed him into the 360 deal make more money off of him than he does...is straight up sick.
Yeah his mom wanting him to say no to the opportunity at that age? That was her job and even if she did let him why not stay by his side for everything atleast until he’s 18? I wouldn’t have my child at any studios any music videos any interviews and year long tours without me right there by him making sure he’s safe and taken care of right. It’s so tragic.
They did this to Michael, Britney and now him. They say they love you, they worship you then turn on you. Almost cannibalistic in how people rip their supposed “favorite” apart. It’s disgusting and I hope he can heal from everything and just find peace
There are so many moments captured on tv I cannot imagine what he went through behind the public eye wtf
Makes me think of Prince, he told the world over and over just how the industry really was. This story is saying exactly what Prince told the world all the time.
Yes indeed I agree with you 💯.
Who is prince bro can u tell
@udhavsharma2949He’s an iconic musician. His real name is Prince Rogers Nelson. He’s the greatest musician of all time like Michael Jackson.
I highly recommend his music
He used to be one of the biggest musicians he also war
ned about the Internet look him up
That was because his music label wouldn't let him out of a contract and were ripping him off. So he changed his name. @millennial_nonsense
Greed consumes all, and empathy is a rarity in these times
I agree!
Bieber hater here.
I owe him an apology. Every single one of us does.
It took me too long to realize he walked in Michael’s shoes, and that I was doing the exact same things I condemned others for doing to Michael.
I’m so sorry, Justin. Michael tried to warn us, and you are a result of the public not listening.
Honestly shame on people who b*llied a little kid , I always liked him ,
I owe Justin Bieber nothing. Have a great night eh? 😆😆😆
@ferraroannie4058And then there’s this guy. Never be this guy, you won’t get far. 🤡
Watch out for showbiz jews.
U said it . exactly.true like that it was also i did see it coming on Amanda Byenes i knew she was hurting and escalating different route but same path as bieber. I felt for the girl and Ariana and Miley they are people Bieber showed it and it clicked with me they are all hurting from the industry. orlando too Eric Cartman they needed help . Not more hate from people like us .they dont know. Michael its a shame we should be saying sorry ..and be better.learn do better
Don't say "the monster he became". He never became a monster.
He’s not allowed to “suffer in peace”. THAT’s really 😢 sad.
I’ve been dying to find a good docu like this and this is it!!! Very well put together
Life& death is in the Power of the Tongue. Chose your Words Carefully, Your Life Depends on your Tongue 👅 🤔🤔🤷🏽
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Even now Justin Bieber is still young. The amount of years of abuse and he is still with us. He is insanely mentally strong. I hope he gets a chance to heal and breathe and all these nasty people just stay away from him
I was one of the kids that would roll their eyes whenever Justin Bieber was in a conversation, and I used to make fun of him and people that liked him. I feel sorry about him now. He was never the problem, the industry is.
listen, i'm a 33 yo black man.
i am *NOT* a justin bieber fan.
i'm halfway through this and i just wanna give this dude a hug. fr.
what's crazy is i never heard anything from justin bieber except "baby ft ludacris", in terms of how easy it is to not follow mainstream. oh, and he did a song with chance the rapper, right?
yes the song is called Holy! very good btw
Stop lying
I wouldn’t call myself a ‘fan’ per say but I did observe most of this live and putting it all together is horrifically depressing. It feels like what MJ went through but in a different way.
@nopenope5035the same way but more “televised” yk? justin is in the internet era and i think it’s just the worst
@alexis7- Justin has another song with chance called Confident.
And this is why he's been struggling and looks the way he looks. Eventually everything begins to come out. A person can only hold things down for so long. Poor guy
His life is not over.
Absolutely how I see it at well
This comment needs more upvotes
Happy to see this. Reality says otherwise. Nope. I wish him the best. His situation was created for him and that is all he knows...
He's not living he's surviving he's literally the walking dead. I'd say his life is over.
It isn't physically over but he died inside a long time ago.
Wtf is that radio interview ????????! So pedratory omg
It's crazy just how amazingly musically talented he was at such a young age. He was a baby! It's also crazy how self aware he was at a young age and how much responsibility he had on his shoulders. He had made many sacrifices to buy his mom the things he shouldn't have had to worry about. I can relate to having adult worries and stresses about money for things like food, bills, clothes etc. at a very young age. I babysat every night, weekend, had a paper route and picked up any other odd job I could. It affected me so negatively and led to mental burnout and depression before I was in grade nine. I felt responsible for my brother's especially my younger brother because I knew he had started to worry about these thing's too. In no way is my life comparable to Justin Bieber's but I know a kid should be allowed to be a kid.
He was used and abused by vultures of the entertainment industry - no doubt about it.
My 6 year old daughter is also very talented, she's begging us to let her be a RUclipsr. We were already hesitant but seeing this really makes me want to wait even more until she's 18. I told her she can continue making her animations and videos for friends and family on a private RUclips she doesn't have the password for. I honestly can't even imagine allowing my kid to go through even a fraction of this. It's probably so easy to fall into.
@deathbloom27please let her be a RUclipsr. „The desire is in your heart for a reason“. Think about this! Don‘t rip her off, of what she truly wants. Tell her truthfully: there can be hate. She has to be prepared for ist and tell her, too: if there will be any fans, she should take and honor the responsibility that comes with it. Pol are gonna look up to her (if so) and there comes things with it. But on god let her have it! I come from a Family that thank God, let me be free and have everything I wanted (badly, purposefully, if I could explain so) and ppl always tell me how horrible they‘ve felt and feel, because of how other ppl Like their parents deprived them of it. ❤ I wholeheartedly appreciate your concern, but let your kid have that dream! The Internet IS the new playground future base of success. It surely is unavoidable in some way - please think about it. Thank you!
I BLAME HIS MOTHER AND GUARDIANMS AT THE TIME
AMEN HALLELUJAH 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I cannot believe that demon diddy is not going to jail for life😔
"Lonely" is so sad, because it's from his deepest heart 😢
People tried to write him off as some teeny bopper star but he’s very talented
breaks my heart that Justin's life turned out this way. As a Canadian, I feel we failed him.
Once jews got ahold of him, it was all over.
America failed him
We?
@danieljohnson178 there is no we 😂
@Fck_Papya_Rules81Better 😂😂
I don’t believe his mom’s story for a second. Even back then, it was understood that uploading videos to RUclips could reach new people. And the amount of videos she was uploading makes it obvious to me what she was trying to do.
She bought ads on youtube, his following was not organic
I don’t think rhianna kissing him on the cheek non-sexually was weird at all really
Haha I came here to say this wth lol
Of all the examples on video, I agree, it gave me the vibe of kissing a younger sibling out of pride.
If the person receiving the kiss is uncomfortable with it then it's weird
@suzannemayo3507I don’t think Justin feels uncomfortable when Rihanna kiss him on the cheek.
When that old lady rubbed his neck and basically as he said violated him it was discusting to witness Rihannas kiss was polite and sweet She was proud of him like a little brother ❤
Regardless of your opinion of Justin, unless your just being an asshole it's impossible to deny that Justin unquestionably, is an incredibly naturally talented person.
It’s painful to watch - what a high price to pay - becoming a product becomes the worst nightmare - I wish Justin Bieber the best in his young future
Call it what it was...abuse. it's a travesty what happened to this young man.
He was such a precious kid
Imagine how differently his life would have gone if he signed with Justin Timberlake instead of
We live in a world full of truly SICK, deranged people. What the industry and society did to Justin is disgusting. Poor man; I wish him peace.
I feel that Justin has a huge huge heart ,and while trying to start over , he may think others have a big heart ,and most do not. Mostly trouble every corner .
It made me cry, just imagining the trauma Justin has experienced over his life. By understanding the world a bit better now, by knowing how almost everything is about money, I can only try to imagine him having everything but at the same time having nothing.
When almost everyone is taking advantage of you, when almost every day or week there’s a new headline about you… it’s heartbreaking. Being 13, 14, 15 and constantly taking part in so many stages, events, and TV shows, surrounded by grown people sexualising you. Others profiting from you, trading away your freedom just to make others richer.
It’s just so crazy and dark. I pray for him and for other people who are being taken advantage of. It’s really sad, because no amount of money can make you happy if no one respects your boundaries, if you never have your own privacy, if you aren’t wanted and loved for who you truly are, and not for how much others can gain from you.
The sad thing is he doesn’t even get paid from his music anymore so I’m sure a main source of income for him is his social media accounts and he uses them as an outlet, just to get torn apart and made fun of. My heart breaks for him, haven’t seen that poor guy smile genuinely in public in a long time. I hope he finds peace
His parents sold his soul to the devil
Worse, to jews
I feel so bad for him. As a mother, my heart hurts for him. Where is his mother? No way would I allow him to be alone with these horrible people.
She gave her baby over to them!! For the $$$….horrible mother as far as I’m concerned.
The way people treated this guy is crazy. He seems like a super chill guy.
Pisces people generally are chill.
@JenO-ut1vn it has nothing to do with that, it's because he's Canadian
He wanted fame and it’s the same with Disney kids the parents are the ones to blame for not sheltering them away from fame and the fortune they want !!
Rhianna kissed him on the cheek for giving her flowers….
If there's one thing I've learned from my therapist friends, it's that males experience abuse at significant rates too, though they often don't recognize it as abuse or don't talk about it.
Agree., abuse is often times .. insidious, layered, nuanced. Only after peeling off layers, can abuse be identified...other than obvious abuse like physical, verbal...
Yeah no kidding. As a guy you are pressured to act tough and not have feelings on top of it. People make jokes about what happens to men in prison. Which other group can be made fun of in this way?
And this child was abused and molested multiple times on TV in front of huge audiences. Shame on all of them 😢
@hermestrismegistus3417straight up
AMEN
I hope, Justin watches this videos and know there are a lot of people who understand him and wishes you the best and healthy life
I was never a fan, but his is not my genre. Thank you for humanizing him. He seems really bright and has a true talent. His story is heartbreaking
Someone stole his light. He is a sad burnt out beautiful soul