Justin Bieber feels 'betrayed' by Benny Blanco over his engagement to Selena Gomez, claim sources

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Justin Bieber is reportedly grappling with a storm of emotions after news of former flame Selena Gomez's engagement to producer Benny Blanco.

According to a new report from Radar Online, the 'Peaches' singer has been caught in a "tug of war" of feelings ever since the couple announced they had exchanged rings.

Justin Bieber reportedly feels 'betrayed' by Benny Blanco’s engagement to Selena Gomez

The 'Baby' singer and Gomez had an on-again, off-again relationship from 2010 to 2018.

Now, the 'Single Soon' singer is engaged to Blanco, whom she began dating in mid-2023.

The engagement, which came as a surprise to many, seems to have struck a particularly sensitive chord with Bieber as he had "mixed feelings" about the announcement, for he once considered Blanco as "one of his closest friends."

A source close to the situation revealed, "Justin confided in Benny about his heartbreak over Selena."

The revelation has raised eyebrows, considering Benny Blanco’s newfound role as Gomez’s fiance.

"In a way, Justin felt betrayed (over the engagement), even though he knew he had no right to feel that way," the insider added.

On February 25, Bieber posted a groggy-looking video on Instagram, appearing to be on a plane while rapping about being high, saying, "I fly high like a magpie, I go high like I'm that guy."

Moreover, fans have grown increasingly concerned after Bieber’s recent public appearances and social media posts, where he appeared “sad” and noticeably thin.

While Bieber wrestles with his past, his present remains a complicated landscape.

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His wife, Hailey Bieber, has reportedly been doing her best to help him navigate these emotional waters, all while shielding him from ongoing speculation about his well-being.

“Hailey is trying to be as supportive as possible,” a tipster tattled to Us Weekly.

“It can be hard for Hailey, but she’s always there for him and is understanding,” the source continued.

Bieber has also been facing backlash from fans who claim he has turned to "hard drugs" in the wake of the engagement news.

However, his representative swiftly shut down the rumors, telling TMZ, "The recurring narrative that Justin is using hard drugs is absolutely not true."

Adding to his struggles, sources suggest that his wife Hailey’s post-partum challenges have weighed heavily on him.

"She has been struggling with the emotional turmoil that many women experience after having a baby," a source revealed. "Justin has been bearing the brunt of it."

Compounding his emotional turmoil is the legal downfall of his former mentor, Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces charges of trafficking, racketeering, and additional charges.

A source shared: "Justin is so disturbed by the Diddy news and is unwilling to process it or discuss it, so he has shut off."