Kid LaRoy has given a DD to his longtime friend and mentor Justin Bieber for helping him navigate the vagaries of fame amid accusations from Justin's former mentor Sean.
Speaking at her keynote speech at SXSW in Sydney on Saturday, the 21-year-old Australian opened up about her friendship with the Beach hitmaker, 30, three years after collaborating on single Stay.
“Another person I want to highlight today… other than Justin Bieber, a lot of people may not realize what a good leader and mentor he is, especially over the last few years getting to know (living in) Los Angeles,” LaRoy said. born Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard.
“A lot of people haven't experienced what he's experienced, I know I certainly haven't, I've experienced a small part of it and he's been a huge help to me.”
“For me, when I have a question or I'm confused about something, I always know he's the first person I go to and talk to.”
Diddy, 54, has been charged with sex trafficking and related crimes and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, and more than 120 alleged victims have already come forward.
The rapper's relationship with Justin has come under renewed scrutiny following the allegations, which Diddy denies.
Justin, a new father to Jack Blues' wife Hailey, 27, is said to be “disgusted” by the allegations against Diddy and “wants nothing to do” with him.
Kid LaRoy has credited his friend and 'mentor' Justin Bieber for helping him navigate the vagaries of fame, amid allegations surrounding Justin's former mentor, Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
Earlier this month, a resurfaced interview clip with Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Justin Bieber went viral following the rapper's arrest.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Diddy smiled as he warned Justin not to talk about the things he had been doing with 'Big Brother Buff.' Together when the pop singer was 16 years old.
During the interview, the couple reflected on their friendship at the time, but one comment caught fans' attention.
When Jimmy asked him how they became friends, Diddy responded: “I think we became friends in a weird way. It's like Rob & Big,' a reference to skateboarder Rob Dyrtek and his bodyguard Christopher 'Big Black' Boykin.
Speaking at her keynote speech at SXSW Sydney on Saturday, the 21-year-old Australian opened up about her friendship with the Beach hitmaker, 30, three years after collaborating on hit single Stay.
“I know a lot of people haven't experienced what he experienced, and I certainly haven't, and I've experienced a small part of it, and he's been a huge help to me,” LaRoy said.
Didi, 54, has been charged with sex trafficking and related crimes and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
And he added: “For many of us he was like a little brother.” He is not afraid to call and ask for advice. Professionally, the recording industry is a strong family.
“He's definitely someone we hold in our arms and want to protect because he really is a very good person, aside from his talents.” He's one of the coolest kids you'll ever meet.
Jimmy then asked Justin, 'You know, Diddy bought his son a Bentley, maybe he'll buy you one while you're at it.'
The rapper's relationship with Justin has come under renewed scrutiny following the allegations, which Diddy denies.
Justin replied: 'He brought me a Lamborghini. I still don't understand it, but
Jimmy said, 'When is it coming? That Lamborghini. We talked about this last time.
In comments that haven't exactly aged well, Diddy explained: “He approached the Lamborghini at home for a day or two.
He knows better than to talk about the things he does with his older brother Buff on national television. Not everything is for everyone.
Diddy was arrested last month at a New York City hotel and charged with conspiracy to defraud; Sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to practice prostitution.
A second judge refused to accept a $50 million bail package offered by his lawyers, leaving the star in a Brooklyn jail awaiting trial in his sex trafficking case.
U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. denied Combs' request to be released to house arrest with GPS monitoring after the judge indicated the king of hip-hop could tamper with witnesses.
Combs pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges on September 19.
Justin, a new father to Jack Blues' wife Hailey, 27, is said to be “disgusted” by the allegations against Diddy and “wants nothing to do” with him. Pictured: Justin and Hailey in 2022
