R. Kelly defends Justin Bieber's bad behaviour

R.Kelly has defended Justin Bieber's bad behaviour by saying that he's "young with an old soul" and can handle the media scrutiny.

The 46-year-old singer-songwriter added that Bieber's struggle will determine his success and that he is not worried about the 19-year-old singer, Contactmusic reported.

The R and B star has recently collaborated with Bieber on the track 'PYD' (Put You Down).