Justin Bieber's $31M Scooter Braun Debt Delayed Until Hailey's Rhode Check Clears: Report

Justin Bieber's multimillion-dollar settlement with his former manager Scooter Braun's former company, Hybe, will reportedly remain unpaid until proceeds from the sale of Hailey Bieber's skincare brand, Rhode, are finalized, according to TMZ.

The 31-year-old pop star is said to owe roughly $31.5 million after an independent audit revealed he had outstanding debts related to his canceled Justice World Tour and unpaid commissions. Hybe initially covered $26 million of a $40 million tour advance refund to AEG when Bieber pulled out of shows in 2022. He also reportedly owed Braun $11 million in back commissions, though Braun later waived $8 million of that total.

Per the settlement terms, Bieber agreed to repay Hybe the $26 million along with half of the remaining commissions. However, sources say he doesn't currently have the liquidity to do so, and the funds will come once the Rhode acquisition by e.l.f. Beauty, reportedly worth $1 billion, is closed and disbursed. Bieber, who has a stake in Rhode, is expected to receive around $50 million from the deal.

Hailey's Team Responds to Speculation

While reports have linked the Rhode sale to Justin's debt timeline, Hailey Bieber's team emphasized the financial separation between the couple's business dealings.

"The historic sale of Rhode is a huge accomplishment for Hailey and is completely separate from her husband and his business affairs," a representative for Hailey told the Daily Mail.

Rhode's sale was announced in May, with final disbursements expected within "a month or two," according to one source. Though Hailey is the founder and driving force behind the brand, Justin's early investment is reportedly providing him with a substantial return, enough to meet his financial obligations under the settlement.