LOS ANGELES — A bizarre and entirely fabricated social media rumor claiming Justin Bieber accused Mariah Carey of killing her mother and sister for the Illuminati has exploded across platforms this week, prompting widespread confusion, celebrity denials and renewed discussion about Hollywood's complicated ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs' infamous parties.

The hoax originated from doctored screenshots and parody accounts on X and Instagram on May 12, 2026. One widely shared image appeared to show Bieber commenting on Carey's Instagram post mourning her mother Patricia and sister Alison, who both passed away in early 2024 within weeks of each other. The fake comment read variations of "You killed your mom and sis for the Illuminati" or more extreme versions alleging cannibalism. Almost immediately, another fabricated response attributed to Carey surfaced: "At least I never attended any Diddy parties."

Neither celebrity made any such statements. Fact-checkers, including Lead Stories and multiple media outlets, quickly confirmed both the accusation and the clapback were completely fabricated. Carey's verified social media accounts showed no interaction with Bieber, and Bieber's representatives have not addressed the rumor directly, though sources close to him called it "absurd and harmful."

The rumor gained traction rapidly due to its shocking nature and timing. Carey had publicly shared her grief over losing both her mother and sister to illness in January 2024. Patricia Carey was 78, and Alison was 52. The singer has spoken openly about her complicated family relationships in the past,........

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