After Eight-Figure Settlement Scooter Braun Calls Bieber’s ‘Swag’ His Most Genuine Album
Oh, fantastic. Yet another celebrity money saga wrapped up in a gushy social media post. Scooter Braun, the man who discovered a YouTube crooner named Justin Bieber back in 2008, couldn’t resist chiming in on the pop star’s surprise album Swag. On Saturday, Braun took to his Instagram Story to heap praise on his former mentee’s latest work. He labeled it “without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date,” describing the tracks as “beautiful, raw, and truly him. And that matters.”
Here’s the kicker: this public stamp of approval comes hot on the heels of an eight-figure settlement over unpaid debts. According to TMZ, Bieber agreed to pull $26 million from his personal accounts to reimburse Braun’s company, Hybe, for covering his AEG tour cancellation fees. On top of that, he handed over half of an $11 million commission dispute that Braun raised after their split in 2023. So yes, this isn’t just a heartfelt fanboy moment; it’s a closure of a decade-long chapter between the two.
Braun didn’t just gush at random. He pointed out Bieber’s evolution, noting how the Sorry hitmaker has grown from a teenage sensation into an artist with a distinct voice. And lest anyone wonder if Scooter had a secret hand in Swag’s production, he made it crystal clear he was entirely hands-off. “I had zero role in this project,” he insisted, giving full credit to Bieber for steering the creative ship.
For those who crave details, Braun even selected his personal favorite track: Daisies. He described Justin’s tone as “special, one of the best in the world,” an endorsement that will surely fuel fan debates across social feeds. His shout-out serves as a powerful reminder of the duo’s shared history: from early YouTube videos to sold-out arenas, they rode the rollercoaster of fame together for more than a decade before parting ways in 2023.
Swag itself is Bieber’s first full release since 2021’s Justice. Reports say the album offers an intimate glimpse into his world, touching on marital highs and lows, mental health struggles, and the burdens of constant scrutiny. Critics and fans alike are dissecting lyrics for clues about his marriage to Hailey Bieber, while streaming numbers are climbing as everyone rushes to hear the “raw” and “beautiful” tracks Scooter can’t stop talking about.
Will this public reunion lead to new collaborations, or is it simply a genuine round of applause after settling old scores? Only time—and maybe the next Instagram Story—will tell. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ
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