A Friendship Gone Cold! 😧💔Justin Bieber Hits Unfollow on Selena Gomez’s Fiancé Benny Blanco on Instagram

Justin Bieber recently conducted a significant Instagram clean-up, unfollowing several high-profile figures, including Drake, The Weeknd, and—most notably—Benny Blanco. If you’re wondering why this is especially intriguing, Benny isn’t just any celeb; he’s Selena Gomez’s fiancé, adding some extra drama to the situation.

While there’s been no official statement from Justin about the unfollowing spree, the timing raises eyebrows, especially considering his once-close friendship with Benny seems to have hit a rough patch.

A Deep History of Friendship Justin and Benny were more than just industry colleagues; they were tight friends. They worked together on some of Bieber’s biggest hits, like “Eenie Meenie” and “Somebody to Love” (2010), “Love Yourself” (2015), “Cold Water” (2016), and “Lonely” (2020), with Benny even getting an artist credit on some tracks, not just a behind-the-scenes role.

Beyond the music, they were often seen supporting each other. In a Zach Sang interview, Benny spoke highly of Justin, praising him for being real and open about his struggles, which fans speculated might have been a subtle jab at Selena, making things even more complicated.

A Changing Dynamic Benny and Selena’s relationship, which officially went public with their engagement in December 2024, has added another layer to the drama. The two previously collaborated on songs like “I Can’t Get Enough” (2019) and “Single Soon” (2023). Now, they’re taking their relationship to the next level.

But things reportedly went south after Benny and Selena started dating. Sources claim Justin felt hurt when Benny distanced himself after getting involved with Selena. A source told  that Justin tried to reach out to both Benny and Selena in an attempt to mend things, but felt he was met with passive-aggressive social media jabs instead. Justin was frustrated that Benny and Selena seemed to get away with their actions without facing backlash.

A Final Break Justin, fed up with the situation, reportedly decided to walk away for good. “He’s tried so many times to make peace with them, but they just won’t let it go,” a source shared. “Now, he’s saying good riddance.”

As for the current state of things? Benny and Selena are engaged, and Justin is happily married to Hailey Bieber.

Justin’s Reaction to the Engagement When Selena announced her engagement, Justin appeared to share a cryptic message on Instagram that fans quickly linked to his ex. He posted a selfie with Hailey, but it was the song he paired with the photo that had people talking. The track, Lizzy McAlpine’s emotional “All My Ghosts,” includes lyrics like “I can see it now, the wedding of the year,” and “When all my ghosts disappear,” which fans speculated could be a subtle reference to his lingering feelings about Selena and their past relationship.