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TMZ Documentary Reveals Justin Bieber's Financial Struggles and $200M Catalog Sale

New footage highlights Bieber's near financial collapse in 2022, the controversial decision to sell his catalog early, and ongoing disputes over debt claims.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Singer Justin Bieber attends a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on March 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Justin Bieber sold his music catalog for $200 million in December 2022 to Hipgnosis Songs Capital, reportedly to avoid financial collapse.
  • The sale made Bieber the youngest artist to sell a catalog, though manager Scooter Braun advised waiting until 2023 for tax benefits.
  • A new TMZ documentary claims Bieber was so financially strained in 2022 that he borrowed a friend's credit card to play golf.
  • Independent audits in April 2025 confirmed Bieber owes Scooter Braun's company $8.8 million, though his team disputes the figure and denies broader financial distress.
  • The documentary explores Bieber's career, financial decisions, and personal life, including the impact of his canceled 2022 Justice world tour.