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Amidst the swirling rumors surrounding an impending paternity lawsuit, pop star Justin Bieber has played it cool, kept his mouth shut and held his head high.

Until now.

The 17-year-old appeared on TODAY- well, today, to defend himself against the allegations that he is the father of Mariah Yeater’s 3-month-old son, Trystin.  (I’d like to take this opportunity to briefly go on the record as saying that my heart goes out to this poor, poor child.)

When TODAY reporter Matt Lauer asked about the impending lawsuit, Bieber succinctly responded that he’s never even met Mariah Yeater and went on to add,

I’d just like to say that none of those allegations are true… I know I’m going to be a target, but I’m never going be a victim.

Is Biebs telling the truth?  Check out the video below and let us know that you think!