Justin Bieber
Canadian singer Justin Bieber arrives for the NRJ Music Awards ceremony at the Festival Palace in Cannes, France, Nov. 7, 2015. Reuters/Eric Gaillard

Hollywood has been abuzz with dating speculations between Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin. To add fuel to the romance news, a source revealed that Bieber and Baldwin have always had a romantic connection with each other.

Many Hollywood celebrities celebrated the New Year holidays with a vacation in a tropical setting. The Canadian singer was no different, as he and his family, along with model Baldwin, travelled to the Caribbean to enjoy a beach holiday. Over the past days, Instagram and various reports were filled with updates of Bieber and Baldwin’s affectionate photos which sparked romance rumors.

And now, a source told E!News that the two celebrities’ care “very deeply” about each other. "Hailey and Justin have a very tight relationship,” the source said. “They both are very close with each other's families and care very deeply about each other. Hailey's family has been there and supported Justin through his transition so Justin has a strong respect for them."

The source also added that while the “Sorry” singer considers Baldwin as one of his best friends, the two have a “strong attraction” to one another. "They both ... have a strong attraction towards each other and this trip they have been having fun with their families, but also had some alone time,” the source stated. "Hailey and Justin like to party and let loose and this romantic connection has always been there."

Bieber and rumored girlfriend Baldwin have also known each other since they were very young. According to the E!News report, their friendship started when Baldwin was around 13 years old and Bieber was just on the brink of his successful musical journey. The source even shared how Baldwin has been by the Canadian singer’s side through his career and “loves him for who he became."

However, despite their closeness and cozy pictures, their current relationship is still undefined. The source told E!News, "They don't have a label, but are very connected."