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According to the hosts, Bieber's story is emblematic of young stars who are “sold” to the entertainment industry, often by their own guardians. They argue that Bieber, in particular, was effectively traded for fame by his mother, setting him on a tumultuous path that would see him losing his identity to the very fame that was meant to elevate him. The narrative suggests that the intimacy created through his formative experiences with major industry players—particularly Diddy—may have led to trauma.