Kanye West has been following Justin Bieber’s meltdowns, and sources say the “Gold Digger” rapper is reaching out to rekindle their bond, plot revenge on their Hollywood enemies — and even do a tour together.
“They’re both bitter at the world and are seriously talking about how they can turn their scandals and shortcomings into cold hard cash,” says an insider.
Sources say that they have been having regular tête-à-têtes where they scheme how to team up and capitalize on their dark times.
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“They’re a couple of calculated brats,” says a source. “Nothing is ever their fault and they see nothing wrong with playing the victim if it means money in the bank.”
The controversial duo’s friendship hit the skids in 2022 after Kanye slammed Justin’s wife, Hailey Baldwin, 28, for defending Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, who had blasted the rapper’s White Lives Matter stunt at Paris Fashion Week.
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In a social media rant, Kanye cruelly mocked Hailey as “nose job Hailey Baldloose” — infuriating Justin into cutting him loose.
But the source says that the disgraced 48-year-old rapper swallowed his pride and reached out to beg forgiveness from the 31-year-old pop star, and now they’re tighter than ever!
“They’ve been talking and texting about how misunderstood they are, trading stories about who’s screwed them over and brainstorming ways to join forces to scratch each other’s backs,” says the insider.
As GLOBE reported, Justin has been struggling physically, emotionally and financially as he battles Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a virus that paralyzes one side of the face and has sidelined his career.
He was clobbered with financial trouble in 2022 from overspending, mounting debts from his canceled tour, and a rift with ex-manager Scooter Braun — triggering the $200 million sale of his music catalog.
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“It’s no secret that Justin needs money and everyone knows he hates touring. But Kanye has convinced him that if they team up and tour they can milk enough from fans to be set for life,” says a source.
“And Justin seems to be on board.”
But another source warns: “They are both so unstable, it’s bound to blow up at some point!”