Scooter Braun has finally broken his silence, addressing the significant payout from Justin Bieber and shutting down rumors about a Taylor Swift song.
Scooter Braun on His Relationship with Justin Bieber
Despite recent headlines and a substantial financial settlement, Scooter Braun insists his story with Justin Bieber is far from over. The former manager, who recently stepped down from his CEO role at HYBE America, still considers Bieber family.
The two publicly parted ways in 2023, with a reported $31.5 million payout over unpaid commissions. However, Braun views their bond as one that “ebbs and flows,” much like any family relationship.
Speaking on the *Question Everything* podcast, Braun explained, “They go up and down. Sometimes, they go in one direction and sometimes they go another, but you always keep your heart open to the fact that that’s family and you have each other’s back in the end.”
Braun also expressed his respect for Bieber’s decision to take control of his own career and life. He affirmed that Bieber should pursue his path as he sees fit, just as Braun is building his own life in a new direction.
Even with their professional separation, Braun publicly supported Bieber’s latest album, *Swag*, calling it “Justin’s most honest work yet.”
Addressing Taylor Swift’s “Vigilante S—” Rumors
Scooter Braun also tackled the long-standing speculation surrounding Taylor Swift’s 2022 track “Vigilante S—.” Many fans believed the song, released around the time of Braun’s divorce from Yael Cohen, was a direct jab at him.
Lyrics like “She gets the house, gets the kids… thick as thieves with your ex-wife” fueled the fan theories. Swift and Braun have a well-documented history of public disagreement, especially concerning the sale of her music catalog.
However, Braun has now set the record straight on Danielle Robay’s podcast. He stated he never believed the song was about him, nor did his ex-wife.
Braun emphasized his positive relationship with Yael Cohen, calling her his “partner” and the “mother of my children.” They co-parent their three kids and maintain daily communication, even sporting matching “same team” tattoos post-divorce.
He dismissed the rumors as media and fan-driven drama, suggesting it was “good strategy move” to create buzz. According to Braun, both he and his ex-wife found the speculation amusing, and it was “everyone else kind of feeding into the fire.”
- Scooter Braun views his relationship with Justin Bieber as family, despite their professional split and financial settlement.
- He fully supports Bieber taking control of his career and praised his new album, *Swag*.
- Braun denies Taylor Swift’s “Vigilante S—” is about him, maintaining a good co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife.
Braun’s recent statements offer a rare glimpse into his personal and professional relationships, aiming to clarify long-standing public speculation.
