Justin Bieber Part Ways with Scooter Braun: New Audits Reveal Millions Owed

Justin Bieber
Break With Scooter Over Financial Disputes
Investigations Reveal Justin Owes Scooter Millions

Published May 14, 2025, 1:00 AM PDT
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Updated May 14, 2025, 2:52 PM PDT

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Disintegration of a Relationship

Justin Bieber’s longstanding partnership with his manager, Scooter Braun, has deteriorated significantly due to financial disputes. Allegations emerged from Justin claiming that Scooter had been siphoning off millions of dollars. However, an extensive investigation conducted by TMZ indicates that the reality might be quite the opposite.

Airing the Investigation

In connection with the unfolding drama, TMZ is set to premiere a documentary titled “TMZ Investigates: What Happened to Justin Bieber” on FOX, which will provide an in-depth analysis of the situation. The documentary is scheduled to air tonight at 9 PM ET, 8 PM Central, presenting crucial insights into Bieber’s public and private challenges.

The Fallout from the “Justice” Tour

The troubles for Bieber intensified after the unfortunate conclusion of his “Justice” tour in 2022. Reports from various reliable sources indicate that Justin found himself in a precarious financial situation, having incurred substantial debt to concert promoter AEG. He had received a significant advance of $40 million but had to cancel the tour early, resulting in a $24 million debt to AEG.

Debt and Negotiation with Hybe

In an attempt to alleviate his financial burdens, Hybe, Scooter’s company, agreed to settle Bieber’s debt. Justin signed an agreement promising to repay Hybe over a span of ten years. However, after making just one installment, he reportedly ceased payments altogether.

Conflicting Perspectives

Sources close to Scooter claim that Justin’s team reached out, stating he could not meet his financial obligations. On the other hand, insiders associated with Bieber suggest that his business manager, Lou Taylor, began conducting a thorough review of the financial statements and ultimately concluded that Scooter overcharged him by an astounding $26 million.

Auditing Controversies

Following these revelations, Hybe conducted its own internal audit, which shockingly revealed that instead of being overpaid, Scooter was underpaid by a million dollars. Justin’s representatives alleged that this audit was flawed and corrupt, claiming it was merely a cover-up by Hybe to protect themselves from scrutiny.

The Independent Audit

To further clarify the situation, Hybe enlisted the services of an independent auditing firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). After an extensive six-month review, which concluded in April, the audit revealed that Justin actually owed Scooter approximately $8.8 million. TMZ has reportedly had access to PWC’s audit report featuring this figure.

Justin’s Response to the Audit