Justin Bieber’spersonalassistant has quit.Mateo Caldas, who worked for the popstar for seven years, unexpectedly left his position to focus on his acting career.
Insiders, however, believe the true reason for his decisionto have beenBieber’sincreasingly erratic behavior,resultingin thefiring of several membersof his inner circle.
HighlightsJustin Bieber’s assistant of seven years quit amid rumors of erratic behavior.Bieber’s rep denies drug use, says he’s focusing on family well-being.Sources claim departures are linked to Bieber’s rumored substance abuse.Bieber is reportedly in the middle of reducing his inner circle.
The timing of Caldas’ departure aligned with recent statements from a representative of the singer, who revealed that the 31-year-old wasin the process ofcutting ties with “several close friendships and business relationships that no longer served him.”
The development has fueled online speculation, with netizens believing that Justin Bieber has been spiraling out of control ever since the arrest of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in September 2024.
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Bieber’s representative also went on to deny rumors that the singer was using drugs, instead reassuring his fans that he was focusing on the wellbeing of his wife, Hailey, and their 6-month-old son, Jack Blues.
Despite this, some fans haveraiseddoubts about the true cause behind Caldas’ resignation, with one source claiming to theUS Sunthat the decisionwas madedue to Bieber’s trust issues with his inner circle.
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“Justin’s life has changed a lot, and he wants to be careful who he has around him on a day-to-day basis; he sometimes finds it hard to trust,” the source explained.
Bieber reportedly also started “working a lot less with bodyguards and drivers,” preferring to drive his family around himself on outings.
This, accordingto theUS Sun,coincided with the absence of Keith Gibbs and Eric Johnson, thesinger’s regular bodyguards. Keith Johnson, one of his security guards, expressed surprise over Bieber unfollowing him on social media—a move that he said“came out of nowhere.”
Insider sources linked the departure to Bieber’s alleged substance abuse and the reduction of his inner circle
According toPage Six, anonymous sources have linked the series of departures to the singer’s rumored substance abuse.
Speculation intensifiedin the aftermath ofa series of unsettling public appearances.For instance, in October, Bieber was seen “swaying uncontrollably” while attending Hailey’s Rhode skincare pop-up event in Los Angeles.
Sources told the outlet thatHaileywas “really concerned” for her husband’s health and wasn’t “sure how to manage things at this point.”
“Justin is going through a hard time, and Hailey is doing her best to be there for him, but there’sonly so muchshe can do,” the source allegedly shared.
Making matters worse, the singer recently posted a series ofcontroversial postsin which hewas seenrapping about being high, smok-ng, and sharing a photo of himself using a glass bong.
The post contradicted his representative’s claims of him being “drug-free” and further worried fans.
“He doesn’t want a de-d body on his hands,” one netizen said about Caldas’ resignation. “It’s a smart move.”
“You are right about that. I would also seek to minimize my losses and comprehend the legal implications of powerful employers insisting on dr-g use,” another replied.
BothBieber’s team and Mateo Caldas have remained silent about the specifics of the assistant’s departure.
On the other hand, fans have been eagerly awaiting their idol’s return to the music scene since he released his last album in 2021, withJustindroppingseveral hints throughout 2024 about the possible release of anew productionthis year.
“He needs help.” Netizens reacted with concern, believing the singer was in a dark and troubling place
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