Many fans are growing weary of Selena Gomez repeatedly using the same tactic to stir up drama whenever Justin Bieber shares happy moments.

On July 29, Selena Gomez was accused of creating drama by involving both her current boyfriend Benny Blanco and her ex, Justin Bieber. The video, which was meant to “shade” wealthy producer Benny while promoting Selena as a bigger star, featured a comment that said, “Both you and I know that when Selena was the IT Girl, she wouldn’t have engaged to Benny.” Benny often faces criticism from Selena’s fans due to his appearance not matching up to hers, a topic that isn’t new. However, Selena suddenly chose to defend her boyfriend by commenting on a TikTok video posted four months ago, saying, “This video is actually funny because I was dealing with severe depression back then.” Notably, the background music of the video was Justin’s song “Company.”

Given these factors, many netizens are frustrated as Selena Gomez seems to be revisiting old issues. This action is perceived as a way to insinuate that her time dating Justin caused her so much distress and depression. Furthermore, Selena is accused of being envious and deliberately stirring the pot since her comments came on the same day Justin posted a video with Hailey Bieber, showcasing their happiness and her pregnancy.

Even though Selena and Justin have been apart for a long time, she continues to face criticism for repeatedly bringing up past issues to stay relevant. Some see her as a master of drama, using “algorithms” to resurface old stories and scandals to capture public and media attention.

Despite the criticism, some fans defend Selena, arguing that the song “Company” is not about her and has no connection to her. It is actually a song about a casual, non-committal relationship.

Moreover, the TikTok video in question was filmed in October 2015, during a time when Selena was no longer involved with Justin Bieber. She had ended their relationship in 2014 and briefly dated other celebrities before reconciling with him in 2017. In 2015, Selena had short-term relationships with Zedd and Niall Horan (One Direction). This suggests that the person Selena was referring to in her comment might not have been Justin.

While Selena frequently displays her affection for Benny, her actions related to Justin continue to raise questions among the public. One instance could be seen as a coincidence, but such occurrences have become frequent. As a result, many believe Selena still struggles to let go of her past.