They’re two of the biggest pop stars on the planet, but areJustin BieberandShawn Mendesactually buds IRL?
after the DJ asked him about the then up-and-comer.
To be fair,Bieberdidn’t seem to be throwing shadeMariah Carey-style.
Rather, he genuinely hadn’t heard the name “Shawn Mendes” before.
Mendes later brushed it off, telling BBC Radio 1 in the U.K., “We haven’t met… We’ll have to let him know,” (viaMTV News).
Mendes actuallycoveredBieber’s song, “As Long As You Love Me,” proving his fan bonafides.
Or rather, someone.
I texted Hailey, ‘Congratulations,’ and I really am happy for them."
As for the constant comparisons between the two Canadians, Mendes set the record straight withETALK.
I was like, ‘What do you mean, how do I feel?’
That’s the best thing anyone could say to me.
He’s the man," (viaBustle).
