Claim:

Justin Bieber is releasing a new song in 2024 with the lyrics “Lost myself at a Diddy party,” a reference to rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Judgement:

In early 2024, rumors circulated on social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube that Justin Bieber was releasing a new song called “Lost myself at a Diddy party” about rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs. The posts included audio supposedly sung by Bieber. The rumor resurfaced in September 2024, after tthe music mogul and rapper arrest in New York City on September 16, 2024, on suspicion of human trafficking, extortion and other charges.

The song’s lyrics tell of a supposed experience at a party thrown by Diddy, and express Bieber’s disappointment with fame and fortune. The opening verse contains the following lyrics:

“I got lost at a Diddy party, I didn’t know that was how it worked. I wanted a new Ferrari, but it cost me more than my soul and wasn’t worth all the fortune and fame.”

However, there was no concrete evidence to support the existence of this song, including no official confirmation from credible sources or news outlets. Many online commentators called it a song generated by artificial intelligence.

Snopes has reached out to Bieber’s management and record labels for comment, but has not yet received a response.

On September 17, 2024, federal authorities charged the music mogul on charges related to an alleged years-long conspiracy to commit racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Diddy’s arrest was connected to the Federal Raids in March 2024 about his residences in Miami and Los Angeles.

Bieber was discovered at the age of 13 by talent manager Scooter Braun and was quickly taken under the wing of R&B singer Usher. Bieber’s relationship with Diddy began when the young star was reportedly 15with Diddy as his mentor and the two spent time together in the recording studio. Diddy surprised fans with Bieber’s inclusion on his 2023 studio release, “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” with Bieber providing guest vocals on the track “Moments.”

Bieber’s Recent History

In recent years, Bieber has has faced health issues, including his diagnosis of temporary facial paralysis caused by Ramsay Hunt syndrome in June 2022, which led to the postponement and eventual cancellation of his September 2022 “Justice World Tour.”

In an interview with The New York Times, published in early September 2024, singer-songwriter Michael “Mk.gee” Gordon revealed that he had collaborated musically with Bieber. The two artists apparently wrote and recorded songs in the studio, but those musical efforts have yet to be released.

According to TMZ, Bieber was offered a headlining performance at the 2023 Coachella Festival, but he turned it down to focus on recording his seventh studio album, which was rumored to be collaborations with artists such as Ed Sheeran, according to news reports. No official release date had been announced for this album at the time of writing.

Following the release of his sixth studio album, “Justice,” in March 2021, Bieber’s only announcement on his official website regarding new music was his song with rapper Don Toliver, “Holiday,” which was released in April 2022.

Bieber interviewed his wife, model and Rhode Skin founder Hailey Bieber, for Vogue Australia in February 2023. Hailey hinted at new music her husband would be releasing soon, saying, “I can’t stop listening to the new song you just recorded right now. Nobody knows what that is yet.” However, no additional details were given about new tracks.

While speculation continues on social media about a new Bieber song with the lyrics “Lost myself at a Diddy party”, the lack of any announcement or confirmation of the release date on his official website or social media leads us to categorize this claim as “baseless”. Until Bieber or his representatives address the matter, the authenticity of the alleged song remains in serious doubt.

Snopes has reported on Bieber before, including a fake photo of the singer waving an Israeli flagand the true statement he made no longer has a mobile phone.

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