Rapper Fat Joe Claims Bailout of Justin Bieber After 2014 Miami Arrest

Rapper Fat Joe claimed on his podcast that he bailed out pop star Justin Bieber following Bieber's 2014 Miami arrest for drag racing and DUI, stating the bail was a few hundred dollars and that their relationship changed after he advised Bieber against adopting a 'gangster' persona. Fat Joe recounted that Bieber called himself a gangster after being released, prompting Joe to caution him to avoid legal trouble for the sake of his career and fans, including Joe's daughter. However, this story has faced skepticism online, with public records showing Bieber's bail at $2,500, not the lower amounts Joe cited, and some questioning the accuracy due to Joe's reputation for exaggeration. Social media reactions have been mixed, with some criticizing Joe's account while others praised his attempt to guide Bieber. Bieber has not publicly confirmed or responded to Fat Joe's claims. Overall, the narrative highlights both Joe's intention to influence Bieber positively and the controversy around the details of the bail and their relationship.