Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun's Feud: Settling the Multi-Million Dollar Score

Justin Bieber and his former manager are reportedly closing in on a deal to settle their years-long feud over millions Bieber allegedly owes

BIEBER'S BOMBSHELL SETTLEMENT

Get ready for a juicy update on one of the most dramatic celebrity feuds in recent memory: Justin Bieber's long-running battle with his former manager, Scooter Braun! After years of back-and-forth, the 31-year-old pop superstar is reportedly closing in on a deal to settle his debt with Braun, which has been estimated to be a whopping $8 million!

According to sources close to the situation, Bieber and Braun have been hammering out the details of their settlement over the past few weeks. And guess what? It looks like the two former business partners might just come to an agreement within the next fortnight! That's right, folks - we're talking a possible deal by next week!

The 31-year-old pop superstar is said to be negotiating the terms of a settlement with Scooter Braun (L), and sources told TMZ on Tuesday that it could be hashed out within weeks; pictured in January 2020 in LA

But don't get too excited just yet. This settlement isn't without its hurdles. You see, Braun has been adamant that Bieber pay back the millions he allegedly owes him in commissions and other expenses. And let's be real, Braun has every right to want his money back after all these years of waiting.

So what's holding things up? Well, for starters, there's the small matter of AEG's $24 million advance for Bieber's Justice World Tour. You see, when the tour got canceled due to Bieber's health issues (he suffered from temporary facial paralysis as a result of Ramsay Hunt syndrome), Braun's company Hybe stepped in and fronted the cash to repay AEG. And now, Braun wants that money back - pronto!

But wait, there's more! Bieber allegedly owes Hybe another $11 million for commissions that were never paid out. And let me tell you, this is where things get really interesting. According to sources close to Braun, he's willing to settle this debt for "pennies on the dollar" - a major break for Bieber!

Bieber and Braun are reportedly negotiating after an independent audit determined the singer allegedly owes Braun more than $8M in unpaid commissions; seen together in 2020 in LA

So what's driving this sudden willingness from Braun to forgive some of Bieber's debt? Well, it might have something to do with Hailey Bieber's windfall profit from the sale of her cosmetics company Rhode. It seems that Justin has finally come around and is ready to make amends - and pay back his debts in installments over 10 years.

But don't think for a second that this settlement comes without its drama. Remember when Braun was embroiled in a major feud with Taylor Swift over the sale of her master recordings? Well, it looks like he's still got some unfinished business to attend to - and it involves none other than Blake Lively! That's right, folks - Braun has been subpoenaed as part of Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.

And speaking of drama, what about the rumors that Hailey might divorce her husband if she doesn't protect her new fortune? Well, sources close to the couple have revealed that they never signed a prenuptial agreement. Which means that if things go south, Justin could walk away with half of Hailey's Rhode money - and who knows, maybe even use it to pay off some of his debts!

Braun's reportedly willing to waive the $8 million owed, but he wants Bieber to repay $24M that his company paid to AEG as a return for a $40M advance Bieber received for his canceled Justice World Tour; pictured together in 2015 in LA

But for now, it looks like Bieber is ready to put this chapter behind him and move on with his life. After all, as the saying goes, "you can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs"! And let's be real, folks - Justin Bieber has been through a lot in recent years. So if he wants to come out the other side smelling like roses, it looks like he's willing to do whatever it takes.

Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy celebrity feud - and don't forget to follow us at thescholarlynote.com for all the latest news and gossip!

Sources said it was the windfall payment Hailey is receiving for the sale of her Rhode cosmetics company that made Justin willing to pay up; seen in 2022 in Las Vegas

Ironically, fans had expressed fears that Justin would pay off his alleged debts with the money Hailey was set to receive; pictured together on February 6 in NYC

However, a prominent LA-based divorce attorney recently explained to DailyMail.com how Justin could end up walking away with half of Hailey's Rhode money if they should divorce, as they reportedly never signed a prenup

The sources added that Braun believes Bieber owes an extra $11M in unpaid commissions outside the scope of the independent audit, but he's willing to settle for 'pennies on the dollar'; Bieber pictured in 2022 in LA

Braun was once best known as the manager for major artists ¿ including Justin, Ariana Grande (pictured) and Kanye West ¿ before he announced last year that he was retiring from managing