Rihanna Once Rejected Bieber’s Advances Due to Age, Resurfaced Clips Go Viral Amid Diddy Drama
In the midst of mounting legal troubles surrounding music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, resurfaced clips of pop icons Rihanna and Justin Bieber have captured the public’s attention. The old footage reveals light-hearted exchanges between the two stars, where Rihanna gently rebuffed Bieber’s advances, citing his young age. These clips, originally from more than a decade ago, have gained renewed attention as they are being circulated alongside allegations involving Diddy.
The resurfaced content comes from an old 2010 tweet by Rihanna, in which she playfully commented on Bieber’s attempt to impress her. “Justin Bieber just flashed me his abs in the middle of a restaurant! Wow! He actually had a lil 6 pack! Sexy, lol! #Beliebersplzdontkillme,” the pop star wrote at the time. The light-hearted tweet sent fans into a frenzy then, but what followed in the subsequent years became a series of moments that many fans had long forgotten — until now.
One of the clips that has gained traction on social media shows Bieber standing next to Rihanna as he reveals that he once asked her out, only to be politely turned down. “She said I was a bit too young,” Bieber candidly explained. The age difference between the two was a key factor, as Rihanna was in her early 20s at the time, while Bieber was just 16.
In another moment, Bieber appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where DeGeneres directly questioned him about whether he had ever asked Rihanna out. “Yes, I asked her out,” Bieber confirmed, smiling sheepishly. DeGeneres then pressed him about Rihanna’s age, playfully underscoring the humor in the situation.
The clip ends with a playful Instagram post that Bieber shared, showing himself seated next to Rihanna. The caption humorously recounts the interaction, with Bieber supposedly saying, “Can I have your number please,” to which Rihanna responded with a playful “Nah.”
Despite the fun, nostalgic nature of the clips, their resurfacing comes at a time when Diddy, a longtime figure in the music industry, faces serious allegations of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for the purpose of prostitution. Although both Bieber and Rihanna’s names have been linked to Diddy in various ways over the years, there is no evidence suggesting their involvement in any of the allegations against him. The resurfaced clips of Rihanna and Bieber, though entirely unrelated to Diddy’s legal issues, are being shared and discussed within the broader context of Hollywood’s current atmosphere of scrutiny.
In one of the resurfaced clips from an old viral video, Diddy is seen talking to a much younger Bieber. In the footage, Diddy can be heard questioning Bieber on why they don’t spend as much time together as they used to. “Selling out arenas and everything? Starting to act different, huh? You haven’t been calling me and hanging out the way we used to hang out,” Diddy says. Bieber’s response, which has been dissected by fans on social media, seems slightly uncomfortable. “Well I mean, you haven’t... you tried to get in contact with me through all my, you know, my partners and whatnot, but you never really got my number. So, you want my number? I’m gonna tell you my number,” Bieber replied.
Many online commentators have revisited this clip in light of Diddy’s current legal issues, noting Bieber’s apparent discomfort. However, it’s crucial to reiterate that there is no suggestion that Bieber or Rihanna had any involvement in the illegal activities Diddy is now accused of.
As Hollywood continues to grapple with the Diddy scandal, moments like the resurfacing of old clips involving beloved pop stars such as Rihanna and Bieber bring an added layer of intrigue and discussion to the public discourse. While these moments may provide some levity amidst the heavier allegations, they also underscore the interconnected nature of the entertainment industry, where even light-hearted exchanges from years ago can resurface and make headlines once again.
The resurfacing of these clips offers fans a nostalgic look at the early 2010s era of pop culture, a time when both Bieber and Rihanna were carving out their respective paths to superstardom. Now, more than a decade later, both artists have moved on to even greater heights in their careers, with Rihanna becoming a billionaire entrepreneur and Bieber continuing his reign as one of the most successful music acts in the world.
For now, the resurfaced clips offer a reminder of the playful and light-hearted interactions between two of the world’s biggest stars—albeit during a much simpler time.