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PHOTO: NJ Teen Who Asked Justin Bieber To Prom Finally Meets His Idol

By Dan Avery November 5, 2012 at 12:11pm · 7 comments

Leon Purvis, the New Jersey teen who asked pop star Justin Bieber to his prom—as a friend, yo—didn’t get to go to the dance with his idol.

But he did get to meet Bieber at a special meet-and-greet at the Wells-Fargo Center in Philadelphia. As thrilled as Purvis (above right) was about the encounter (see clip below) he seems more blown away that the singer tweeted about it.

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7 Comments

Dionte

Aww that’s so cute.

November 5, 2012 at 1:11pm
Mr. Enemabag Jones

Wow! Kids’ getting really cute. When is he legal?

November 5, 2012 at 2:11pm
Mjl-428

@Mr. Enemabag Jones: next year

November 5, 2012 at 2:11pm
fagburn

Adorable!

November 5, 2012 at 2:11pm
Guillermo3

Wish he had better taste in music!

November 5, 2012 at 3:11pm
Derek Williams

Beautiful Bromance!?

November 5, 2012 at 4:11pm
streeteditions

The acknowledgement by Justin Bieber, or his PR people, is proof of a changing reality for our youth. I just hope it continues.

November 5, 2012 at 8:11pm

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