Is Justin Bieber a baby daddy?

A 20-year-old fan alleges that the teen hearthrob conceived a child with her during a backstage tryst — and she could be charged with statutory rape

Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieber's hit song "Baby" may be taking on an entirely different new meaning. The 17-year-old pop megastar is facing allegations that he fathered a child with one of his fans, according to reports by Radar. Bieber's legal team swiftly denied the claims. Still, what are the details of the allegations, and what exactly does Team Bieber have to say about them? Here, a brief guide:

What are the allegations?

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