Justin Bieber Allegedly Sold His Music Catalog Amid Financial Trouble, Still Owes Millions to Scooter Braun

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Justin Bieber may have been facing serious financial difficulties when he sold his music catalog for a reported $200 million in early 2023, according to sources close to the singer. Though the sale was publicly celebrated as a savvy business move, insiders now allege that the decision was driven more by necessity than strategy, with Bieber reportedly “almost broke” at the time.

According to Page Six here, Bieber still owes his former manager, Scooter Braun, more than $8.8 million, despite their professional split nearly two years ago. Documents obtained by TMZ reveal that an independent audit conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) over six months concluded the debt stems from a loan Braun made to Bieber to help cover mounting expenses related to the abrupt cancellation of his 2022 Justice tour.

“He stepped in to help him,” a source told Page Six. The tour’s cancellation due to health concerns reportedly left Bieber with significant financial fallout, including lost revenue, refunded ticket sales, and production costs already incurred.

These claims provide new context to Bieber’s massive catalog sale, which at the time was viewed as part of a broader trend of artists cashing in on their musical legacy. Now, it appears that Bieber may have used the funds to stabilize his finances and repay outstanding debts, though he has yet to fully settle with Braun.

Justin Bieber Net Worth 2025

Bieber is reportedly worth $300 million as of 2025.

Neither Bieber nor Braun has publicly commented on the audit or the reported debt. However, the revelations highlight the financial pressures even global superstars can face behind the scenes, and suggest that Bieber’s business decisions may have been less about long-term legacy and more about staying afloat.

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Published by HOLR Magazine

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