Scooter Braun Reacts to Justin Bieber’s Swag Album After Financial Settlement
UNITED STATES, JUL 12 – Justin Bieber resolved a $31.5 million dispute with Scooter Braun over canceled 2022 tour payments before releasing his seventh album, gaining full creative freedom on the project.
- Justin Bieber released his self-produced seventh studio album titled Swag on Friday, July 11, 2024.
- Swag followed Bieber's 2021 album Justice and released after he officially ended his 15-year business relationship with long-time manager Scooter Braun in 2023.
- Scooter Braun, who discovered Bieber via YouTube and signed him early, praised Swag as the most authentically Justin Bieber album, highlighting its raw and personal nature despite having no role in its production.
- Bieber agreed to a $31.5 million financial settlement with Braun regarding unpaid commissions and cancelled tour debts, with Braun's company HYBE covering some costs, leading to amicable comments and Braun urging fans to support the album.
- The album release and settlement suggest Bieber's move toward a fresh personal and professional phase while maintaining respect with Braun, reflecting growth over nearly two decades and new artistic directions.
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Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun Reach $30+ Million Settlement Following Financial Dispute: Sources
Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun have reached an agreement following a financial dispute, sources told PEOPLE. According to these sources, the settlement sees Bieber pay back a $26 million advance for his canceled Justice Tour that Braun's company HYBE had covered, along with $5.5 million in unpaid commissions to Braun.


Scooter Braun has described Swag - Justin Bieber's new album - as a "beautiful" record.
Justin Bieber Settles Financial Dispute With Scooter Braun for $31.5 Million Over Scrapped 'Justice' Tour Dates, Commissions
Justin Bieber has reached a financial settlement with former manager Scooter Braun, agreeing to pay a total of $31.5 million to resolve a dispute stemming from the cancellation of his 2022 “Justice” tour, according to multiple media reports. Bieber, who released a self-produced album “Swag” ahead of the weekend, will pay $26 million to Braun to reimburse an advance from concert promoter AEG Presents, TMZ first reported, citing sources familiar w…
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