Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber, a name synonymous with modern pop culture, rose from a small-town Canadian boy to an international superstar.
Known for his chart-topping hits, ever-evolving style, and life in the public eye, Justin’s journey is as fascinating as it is inspiring.
This article explores Justin Bieber’s biography, delving into his early life, breakthrough moments, and career achievements.
We’ll also look at his net worth, his marriage to Hailey Baldwin, and his vibrant Instagram presence that keeps fans engaged worldwide.
Justin Biography
Justin Drew Bieber (pronounced as “BEE-bər”; was born on March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer widely celebrated as a pop icon for his versatile musical style.
He was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, an American music executive, who introduced him to singer Usher.
Together, they created the label RBMG Records, signing Bieber later that year. His debut EP, “My World”, released in 2009, quickly achieved global success and solidified his status as a teen idol.
Justin Bieber Wiki
Born Name: Justin Drew Bieber
Date Of Birth: March 1, 1994
Age: 30 Years Old (2024), 31 Years Old (2025)
Place Of Birth: London, Ontario, Canada
Occupations: Singer, songwriter
Years Active: 2007–present
Works: Discography, videography, performances
Spouse: Hailey Baldwin (m. 2018)
Children: 1
Mother: Pattie Mallette
Family: Baldwin family (by marriage)
Musical career
Genres: PopR&Bdance-popEDM
Instruments: Vocals
Labels: Island, Teen Island, RBMG, Schoolboy, Def Jam, Universal
Net Worth: $300 Million
YouTube information
Channel: justinbieber
Years active: 2007–present
Genres: Musicvlog
Subscribers: 74.2 million
Total views: 33.3 billion
Website: justinbiebermusic.com
Bieber rose to mainstream fame with his first full-length album titled “My World 2.0” released in(2010), a teen pop sensation that debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200.
This achievement made him the youngest solo male artist to reach this milestone in nearly five decades.
The album featured the hit single “Baby” (with Ludacris), which became one of the highest-selling singles worldwide.
His second album titled “Under the Mistletoe” in (2011), was the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at number one on the charts, continuing his chart success.
In his third studio album titled “Believe” in (2012), Bieber explored dance-pop, and its acoustic version made him the first artist in Billboard’s history to secure five US number-one albums by the age of 18.
However, the following two years saw Bieber entangled in controversies and legal troubles, impacting his public image.
In 2015, Bieber ventured into EDM with the track “Where Are Ü Now” alongside Jack Ü, which won a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording.
This sound influenced his fourth album titled “Purpose” in (2015), which produced three Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers: “Love Yourself,” “Sorry,” and “What Do You Mean?” In the UK, these singles made history by simultaneously holding the top three spots on the charts.
Bieber’s guest appearances on the 2017 singles “I’m the One” by DJ Khaled and “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi both hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making him one of the few artists to replace himself at the chart’s peak. “Despacito” also earned him a Latin Grammy. His 2019 collaboration “10,000 Hours” with Dan + Shay won a Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
Bieber’s R&B-influenced fifth album titled “Changes” in (2020), debuted at number one in the US and UK, while his duet “Stuck with U” with Ariana Grande also topped the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2021, his sixth album titled “Justice”, featuring the global hit “Peaches,” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, breaking Elvis Presley’s record for the youngest solo artist with eight number-one US albums.
That same year, he achieved his eighth US number-one single with “Stay” featuring The Kid Laroi.
Recognized as one of the best-selling music artists globally, Bieber has achieved over 150 million record sales. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has awarded him four diamond certifications.
His numerous accolades include two Grammy Awards, one Latin Grammy, eight Juno Awards, two Brit Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards, 18 American Music Awards, 22 MTV Europe Music Awards (the most by any artist), 23 Teen Choice Awards (the most for a male individual), and 33 Guinness World Records.
Time magazine honored him as one of the 100 most influential people in 2011, and he ranked among Forbes’ top ten most powerful celebrities in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Justin Early life
He was born on March 1 in 1994, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ontario, Justin Drew Bieber was raised in Stratford, Ontario.
His parents, Jeremy Jack Bieber and Pattie Mallette, were both 18 when he was born, and they separated shortly after.
Pattie, raising Bieber as a single mother in low-income housing, worked various low-wage office jobs.
She was supported by her mother Diane and stepfather Bruce in raising Bieber. Bieber has kept a relationship with his father.
His heritage includes French-Canadian, Irish, English, Scottish, and German roots. In 2012, he controversially claimed, “I’m actually part Indian.
I think Inuit or something? I’m enough percent that in Canada I can get free gas,” which led to criticism from the Canadian Congress of Aboriginal Peoples for reinforcing the false belief that Indigenous people receive free gasoline from the Canadian government.
Bieber has three younger half-siblings all sharing the same father, which is Jeremy Bieber.
Jeremy, who separated from his ex-girlfriend Erin Wagner in 2014 after seven years, has two children with her, his daughter name is Jazmyn while the son name is Jaxon.
In February 2018, Jeremy married Chelsey, and they have a daughter named Bay. Bieber also has a stepsister named Allie, the daughter of his stepmother.
He attended two French-language immersion elementary schools in Stratford: Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School and Bedford Public School.
For grades 7 and 8, he attended Stratford Northwestern. Kim Booker, a former teacher who fondly remembers Bieber as her student, has spoken about him in various interviews.
Bieber later attended St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford, graduating in 2012 with a 4.0 GPA.
Growing up, Bieber taught himself to play several instruments, including the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet.
At the age of 12, in early 2007, he performed Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” at a local singing competition in Stratford, where he finished in second place.
His mother, Pattie Mallette, uploaded a video of the performance to YouTube for family and friends to view.
She continued sharing videos of Bieber performing covers of various R&B songs, and his popularity on the platform grew rapidly.
That same year, Bieber also busked in front of the Avon Theatre, performing with a rented guitar during the tourism season.
Justin Career
While searching for videos of another artist, Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive at So So Def Recordings, stumbled upon one of Bieber’s 2007 YouTube videos, where he was covering Ne-Yo’s “So Sick.” Impressed by his talent, Braun tracked down Bieber’s school, the theater where he performed, and eventually reached out to his mother, Pattie Mallette.
Initially hesitant due to Braun’s Jewish background, Mallette prayed for a “Christian man” to guide her son, questioning if a Jewish man was the right fit. However, after discussions with church elders, she allowed Bieber to work with Braun.
At 13, Bieber traveled to Atlanta with Braun to record demo tapes and began singing for Usher just a week later. Bieber eventually signed with Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a joint venture between Braun and Usher.
Justin Timberlake was also reportedly interested in signing Bieber but lost the bidding war to Usher, partly due to concerns over market confusion with two artists of the same name.
Usher sought help from manager Chris Hicks to find a suitable label for Bieber, leading to an audition with L.A. Reid of The Island Def Jam Music Group. In October 2008, Reid signed Bieber to Island Records, forming a joint venture between RBMG and Island.
Hicks was appointed executive vice-president of Def Jam, where he could oversee Bieber’s career at the label.
Bieber and his mother then relocated to Atlanta to continue working with Braun and Usher. In 2008, Braun officially became Bieber’s manager.
Bieber’s debut single, “One Time,” was released to radio while he was still recording his first album. The song quickly gained traction, reaching number 12 on the Canadian Hot 100 in its first week and peaking at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
It also found success internationally in the fall of 2009. “One Time” was certified platinum in both Canada and the U.S., and gold in Australia and New Zealand. On November 17, 2009, Bieber released his first project, an extended play titled “My World”.
The album’s second single, “One Less Lonely Girl,” along with two promotional singles, “Love Me” and “Favorite Girl,” were released exclusively on iTunes and charted in the top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. As a result, Bieber became the first solo artist to have four singles in the Hot 100’s top 40 before the release of a debut album.
“One Less Lonely Girl” was later released to radio, where it peaked within the top 20 in both Canada and the US, earning a gold certification in the US. After the release of “My World”, Bieber made history as the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
The album was eventually certified platinum in the US and double platinum in Canada and the UK. To promote “My World”, Bieber performed on a variety of live shows, including mtvU’s VMA 09 Tour, The Dome in Europe, YTV’s “The Next Star”, “The Today Show”, “The Wendy Williams Show”, “Lopez Tonight”, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, “It’s On with Alexa Chung”, “Good Morning America”, “Chelsea Lately”, and BET’s “106 & Park”. He also guest-starred in an episode of “True Jackson, VP” in late 2009.
Bieber performed “Someday at Christmas” by Ron Miller and Bryan Wells for US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the “Christmas in Washington” event, which aired on December 20, 2009, on TNT. Additionally, Bieber was one of the performers for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on December 31, 2009.
Bieber presented at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. He was also invited to be a vocalist for the 25th-anniversary remake of the charity single “We Are the World,” which benefited Haiti after the earthquake. He sang the opening line, originally performed by Lionel Richie.
On March 12, 2010, a version of K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag,” recorded by Young Artists for Haiti, was released, with Bieber performing the closing lines.
In January 2010, “Baby,” featuring Ludacris, was released from “My World 2.0”. The song became a global hit, charting at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Canadian Hot 100.
It also reached the top ten in several international markets. Two promo singles, “Never Let You Go” and “U Smile,” became top 30 hits in the US and top 20 hits in Canada.
The album received generally favorable reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making Bieber the youngest solo male artist to top the chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963.
“My World 2.0” also debuted at number one in several other countries, including Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
To promote the album, Bieber appeared on numerous live shows, including “The View”, the 2010 Kids’ Choice Awards, “Nightline”, “Late Show with David Letterman”, “The Dome”, and “106 & Park”. He also collaborated with Sean Kingston on “Eenie Meenie,” which charted in the top ten in the UK and Australia.
Bieber performed as the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on April 10, 2010, and on July 4, 2010, he performed at the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in New York City. The next single from “My World 2.0”, “Somebody to Love,” was released in April 2010, and a remix featuring Usher was later released.
Bieber began his first official headlining tour, the “My World Tour”, on June 23, 2010, starting in Hartford, Connecticut. In May 2010, he was featured in rapper Soulja Boy’s song “Rich Girl.” By July 2010, Bieber was reported as the most searched-for celebrity on the Internet.
His music video for “Baby” surpassed Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” as the most viewed, and most disliked, video on YouTube at the time. In September 2010, it was reported that Bieber accounted for 3% of all traffic on Twitter.
On My World 2.0, Bieber’s voice was noted to be deeper than on his debut EP, a change attributed to puberty. In April 2010, he commented on his evolving vocals, saying, it cracks.
Like every teenage boy, I’m dealing with it and I have the best vocal coach in the world … Some of the notes I hit on ‘Baby’ I can’t hit any more. We have to lower the key when I sing live.”
Bieber guest-starred in the season premiere of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on September 23, 2010, portraying a troubled teen facing a difficult decision involving his brother, a serial bomber.
He also appeared in a subsequent episode on February 17, 2011, where his character was killed off. At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, he performed a medley of “U Smile,” “Baby,” and “Somebody to Love,” and briefly played the drums.
In October 2010, Bieber announced he would release an acoustic album titled “My Worlds Acoustic”, which came out on November 26, 2010, featuring acoustic versions of songs from his previous albums and a new track titled “Pray.” That same month, Bieber released his first book, Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story, an autobiography containing text by Bieber and photographs by Robert Caplin.
A 3-D part-biopic, part-concert film starring Bieber, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, was released on February 11, 2011, directed by Jon M. Chu. The film topped the box office with an estimated $12.4 million on its opening day from 3,105 theaters.
It grossed $30.3 million over the weekend and was narrowly beaten by the romantic comedy “Just Go with It”, which grossed $31 million.
Never Say Never exceeded industry expectations, nearly matching the $31.1 million debut of Miley Cyrus’s 2008 3-D concert film, Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert, which holds the record for the top debut for a music documentary.
The film ultimately grossed $99,034,125 worldwide, making it the highest-grossing concert or performance film globally.
The film was accompanied by Bieber’s second remix album, Never Say Never – The Remixes, released on February 14, 2011. The album featured remixes of songs from his debut album with guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, Chris Brown, and Kanye West, among others.
Bieber played in the 2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on February 18, 2011, where he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP), scoring eight points, two rebounds, and four assists.
In June 2011, the track “That Should Be Me” (featuring Rascal Flatts) from Never Say Never won him his first country music award for Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards.
Bieber was also named one of “Time” magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. In the same month, he was ranked No. 2 on Forbes’ list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, with earnings of $53 million over a 12-month period.
His collaborative single “Next to You” with Chris Brown was released in June, and its unfinished video was leaked online on June 6, before the official video was released on June 17.
On November 1, 2011, Bieber released Under the Mistletoe, his second studio album, which was Christmas-themed. The album made history by becoming the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 210,000 copies in its first week.
In 2021, it was ranked among the Greatest of All Time Top Holiday Albums by Billboard. The album’s first single, “Mistletoe,” topped the US Billboard Holiday 100 and Holiday Digital Songs charts.
Bieber followed up with “All I Want for Christmas Is You (SuperFestive!)” as the second single, a re-recorded version of Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday song, featuring Carey herself on vocals. Both the album and its singles were listed by Billboard among the greatest holiday albums and songs of all time.
In late 2011, Bieber began recording his third studio album, Believe. The album’s first single, “Boyfriend,” was announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and released on March 26, 2012.
The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, selling 521,000 digital units in its opening week, the second-highest debut digital sales at the time.
Despite its strong sales, it didn’t debut at number one due to the exclusive availability of the track on iTunes. However, “Boyfriend” became Bieber’s first song to reach number one on the Canadian Hot 100.
Bieber was also featured on Far East Movement’s “Live My Life” in February 2012, which peaked in the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100.
The first promotional single from Believe, “Die in Your Arms,” was released in May 2012, followed by “All Around the World” featuring Ludacris.
The second official single, “As Long as You Love Me” featuring Big Sean, was released on June 11, 2012, and reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
Bieber’s third studio album titled Believe, was released on June 19, 2012, by Island Records. It marked a departure from the teen pop sound of his previous albums, incorporating dance-pop and R&B influences.
Aiming for a more mature sound, Bieber worked with a diverse group of urban producers, including Darkchild, Hit-Boy, Diplo, and Max Martin.
Believe received positive reviews, with Entertainment Weekly calling it a “reinvention and reintroduction,” while Rolling Stone praised the deeper voice and “intense” beats, though it humorously critiqued some of the album’s euphemisms for sexual maturity.
The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, marking his fourth number-one album, and sold 57,000 copies in its first week in Canada, also debuting at the top of the Canadian Albums Chart.
In September 2012, Bieber featured on Carly Rae Jepsen’s song “Beautiful” from her album Kiss. The third single from Believe, “Beauty and a Beat” featuring Nicki Minaj, was released in October 2012. Its music video set a record for the most views in 24 hours at the time, reaching 10.6 million views.
On October 3, 2013, Bieber announced his plan to release a new song every Monday for 10 weeks as part of his Music Mondays series, leading up to the release of Justin Bieber’s Believe, a follow-up to his first documentary film, Justin Bieber “Never Say Never”.
The film, which entered production in May 2012, was released on December 25, 2013, with Jon M. Chu returning as the director.
The first song, “Heartbreaker,” debuted on October 7, followed by the release of “All That Matters” on October 14, “Hold Tight” on October 21, “Recovery” on October 28, “Bad Day” on November 4, and “All Bad” on November 11.
The series continued with “PYD” (featuring R. Kelly) on November 18, “Roller Coaster” on November 25, “Change Me” on December 2, and concluded with “Confident” (featuring Chance the Rapper) on December 9, 2013.
On the same day, it was announced that all 10 tracks from Music Mondays would be included on a compilation album titled Journals.
The album also featured five additional unreleased songs, a music video for “All That Matters,” and a trailer for Believe. Journals was made available for purchase exclusively through iTunes for a limited time, from December 23, 2013, to January 2, 2014.
In 2013, Bieber released Journals, a compilation album featuring singles from his Music Mondays series, which included five new additional tracks: “One Life,” “Backpack” (featuring Lil Wayne), “What’s Hatnin'” (featuring Future), “Swap It Out,” and “Memphis” (featuring Big Sean and Diplo).
In November 2014, he also released “Home to Mama” in collaboration with Cody Simpson. That same month, Bieber topped Forbes magazine’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which recognizes the highest-earning celebrities under 30 for that year.
In April 2014, following the disbanding of Universal Music’s division The Island Def Jam Music Group, Bieber, along with several other artists, was transferred to Def Jam Recordings, which led to him no longer being signed to Island Records.
Purpose in 2015 – 2017
In February 2015, Bieber released the hit single “Where Are Ü Now,” a collaboration with Jack Ü, which became a chart success. It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
This track earned Bieber his first Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. In March 2015, Bieber also appeared in the music video for Carly Rae Jepsen’s song “I Really Like You.”
Later that year, Bieber was the featured roastee in Comedy Central’s annual roast special, where he became the subject of humorous jabs from a variety of celebrities.
Additionally, he appeared on the reality competition series Lip Sync Battle and filmed an episode for Knock Knock Live, although the show was cancelled after just two episodes.
On August 28, 2015, Bieber released the single “What Do You Mean?” as the lead track from his fourth studio album Purpose.
The song, which blends teen pop, electronic dance music, and acoustic R&B, debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Bieber’s first number-one single in the United States.
He also set a Guinness World Record as the youngest solo male artist to debut at the top of the Hot 100 and broke the record for the fastest song to reach number one on US iTunes, achieving the feat in under five minutes.
On September 4, 2015, Bieber co-featured with Young Thug on the album track “Maria I’m Drunk” from Travis Scott’s debut studio album titled “Rodeo”.
Later, on October 23, 2015, he released Purpose’s second single, “Sorry,” which debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. After eight weeks at number two, it finally reached the top spot on January 23, 2016, becoming Bieber’s second number-one single in the US.
The third single from Purpose, “Love Yourself,” also peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making Bieber the first male artist in nearly a decade to have three number-one singles from an album, a feat previously achieved by Justin Timberlake with FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006–07).
Bieber also became the first solo artist to chart three solo songs in the top five of the Hot 100 simultaneously, and the first lead artist since the Beatles in 1964.
“Love Yourself” topped the 2016 Billboard Year-End Hot 100 chart, followed by “Sorry” at number two, making Bieber the third artist in history to hold the top-two spots, after the Beatles in 1964 and Usher in 2004.
Additionally, an album track from Purpose, “Company,” was announced as the fourth single on March 8, 2016. On February 12, 2016, Bieber’s first four albums were released on vinyl for the first time.
Purpose was released on November 13, 2015, and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking Bieber’s sixth album to top that chart. The album was the fourth best-selling album of 2015, with worldwide sales of 3.1 million copies, and by June 2016, it had sold 4.5 million copies globally.
On November 11, 2015, Bieber announced the Purpose World Tour, which began in Seattle, Washington, on March 9, 2016. He also headlined the 2015 Jingle Bell Ball hosted by Capital FM on December 6, 2015.
On January 8, 2016, Bieber made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to occupy the entire top three of the UK Singles Chart, with “Love Yourself,” “Sorry,” and “What Do You Mean?” charting at positions 1, 2, and 3 simultaneously.
On May 13, 2016, he was featured on “Juke Jam” from Chance the Rapper’s third mixtape, Coloring Book. On July 22, 2016, Bieber released the single “Cold Water” with EDM trio Major Lazer and Danish singer MØ.
Cold Water debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Bieber’s third number-two debut and surpassing Mariah Carey’s record for the most number-two debuts at the time.
In August 2016, Bieber was featured on French DJ DJ Snake’s single “Let Me Love You,” which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
He was also featured on Post Malone’s single “Deja Vu,” which later appeared as the fourth single from Malone’s debut album, *Stoney*, in September 2016.
Bieber also appeared in the documentary Bodyguards: Secret Lives from the Watchtower in 2016. At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Purpose was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, while “Love Yourself” earned nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. Bieber was the headliner at the 2016 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball and gave a closing performance on December 9, 2016.
Artistry
Influences
Justin Bieber has mentioned several artists who have inspired his music, including Chris Brown, Craig David, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Boyz II Men, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Tupac, Usher, and Kanye West.
In 2012, he commented, “Music is music, and I’m definitely influenced by Michael Jackson, Boyz II Men, and other Black artists—that’s the style I gravitate toward.
Bieber’s album titled “Believe” reflects Timberlake’s influence, as he aimed to craft a unique sound, similar to Timberlake’s innovative approach in FutureSex/LoveSounds, blending acoustic guitar with intense drum beats. By 2019, Bieber went so far as to call Chris Brown “the greatest entertainer of all time.
Musical style
Justin Bieber’s music spans a range of genres, primarily pop and R&B, with occasional ventures into dance-pop and EDM.
In 2010, Rolling Stone’s Jody Rosen noted that his songs provided a gentle exploration of adolescent emotions, filled with romance but avoiding explicit themes.
Early in his career, Bieber’s music leaned heavily towards teen pop with a “bubblegum” feel.
In a 2012 interview with V magazine, Bieber expressed his desire to evolve at his own pace, stating, “I don’t want to start singing about things like sex, drugs, and swearing.
I’m into love, and maybe I’ll get more into making love when I’m older, but I want to be someone who is respected by everybody.” However, over time, he gradually shifted his style. E! Online’s Peter Gicas described his track “PYD” as having a more mature tone, while In Touch Weekly remarked that his collaboration with Maejor Ali and Juicy J on “Lolly” could make fans uncomfortable due to suggestive lyrics.
In 2015, Bieber released Purpose, an EDM-inspired album created with Skrillex, which tackled deeper themes of “life experiences” through upbeat music.
Voice
In the early stages of his career, Justin Bieber sang with a boy soprano voice. This changed as his voice deepened, first notably during his 2010 American Music Awards performance of “Pray.” The Guardian’s Sean Michaels once described puberty as a significant risk to Bieber’s career, while Jody Rosen remarked that Bieber’s debut showcased his “swing and rhythmic dexterity,” despite a “nasal” tone. Since 2008, Bieber has worked with vocal coach Jan Smith to develop his skills.
As an adult, Bieber’s voice matured into a tenor, spanning from a baritone A2 to a high tenor F5. Reviewing Purpose, The Daily Telegraph’s Neil McCormick praised Bieber’s “soft, supple, and seductive” tone.
Caroline Sullivan from The Guardian admired his “affectedly breathy voice,” noting that while the tone can become repetitive, the songs themselves are engaging.
Reflecting on his 2021 album Justice, Pitchfork highlighted that, though not a powerhouse, Bieber’s voice is distinctive and versatile, employing a smooth falsetto and dynamic shifts, with influences like Mariah Carey evident in his vocal runs.
Achievements
Justin Bieber has sold an estimated 150 million records globally, establishing himself among the best-selling artists in history.
In 2011, he received a star in front of the Avon Theater in Stratford, Ontario where he once performed as a street musician.
The following year, on November 23, 2012, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper awarded him the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, an honor given to 60,000 Canadians that year.
In 2013, the RIAA presented Bieber with a Diamond award for his single “Baby,” making it the highest-certified digital single at the time. Bieber holds four RIAA Diamond certifications.
Over his career, Bieber has earned numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, a Latin Grammy, eight Juno Awards, two Brit Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards, 22 ASCAP Awards, and fan-voted honors like 18 American Music Awards and 23 Teen Choice Awards (a record for a male artist).
His achievements include eight iHeartRadio Music Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, and an unmatched 22 MTV Europe Music Awards out of 52 nominations, the most for any artist.
At age 19, he received the Billboard Milestone Award for his innovative impact, surpassing Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars.
Every one of Bieber’s studio albums is certified Platinum or higher by the RIAA. At 27, he broke Elvis Presley’s record as the youngest solo artist to achieve eight US number-one albums. Additionally, he became the first artist on Spotify with 15 songs reaching over 1 billion streams each.
After releasing his fourth studio album titled Purpose, Justin Bieber achieved significant global milestones. He became the first artist since Elvis Presley in 2005 to replace his own song at number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Bieber also made history by occupying the entire top three spots on the UK chart with “Love Yourself,” “Sorry,” and “What Do You Mean?” taking the first, second, and third positions, respectively.
These singles also reached number one in the US, making him the first male artist since Justin Timberlake in 2007 to achieve three chart-topping singles from one album.
In the US, Bieber became the first solo artist to have three solo songs simultaneously in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and the first lead artist since The Beatles in 1964 to achieve this feat.
His song “Love Yourself” topped Billboard’s Year-End Hot 100 chart in 2016, with “Sorry” following at number two, making him only the third artist, after The Beatles and Usher, to hold the top two positions on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100.
By 2021, Bieber had set 33 Guinness World Records, including eight from Purpose. These records included titles such as the most-streamed track and most-streamed album on Spotify in a single week, the highest number of simultaneous tracks on the US Billboard Hot 100, and the most simultaneous new entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist. These achievements were highlighted in the 2017 Guinness World Records Edition.
Justin Bieber has achieved remarkable success on multiple Billboard charts in the U.S. and internationally.
He has scored eight number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, the latest being “Stay.” Bieber made history as the first artist to debut new number-one singles on the Hot 100 in consecutive weeks.
At 21, he became the youngest male solo artist to debut at number one in the U.S., and at 25, he became the youngest to spend 200 cumulative weeks in the Hot 100’s top 10.
He’s also the first male solo artist to debut both a song and album at number one in the U.S. and set a record with 59 consecutive weeks in the top 10 of the Hot 100.
Bieber is the only artist to reach number one across seven Billboard multi-metric charts: Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Hot Latin Songs, Hot R&B Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and Hot Rap Songs.
His hit “Despacito” set a record on the Hot Latin Songs chart, topping it for 56 weeks, and Billboard named it the greatest Latin song of all time.
In Canada, he holds records for the most number-one debuts (10), most number-one singles (13), and most cumulative weeks at number one (56) on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100.
Additionally, he has the most cumulative weeks at number one (163) on the Billboard Social 50 chart and was named the top artist on Billboard’s Decade-End Social 50 chart for the 2010s.
Billboard honored Bieber as the “Greatest Pop Star of 2016” and named him the Year-End Top Male Artist of 2016.
He also ranked seventh on the Decade-End Top Artists chart for the 2010s, and Billboard placed him 55th on the Greatest of All Time Artists chart and 38th on the Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Artists chart.
Justin Legacy
Justin Bieber has been recognized for reshaping the landscape of pop stardom over more than a decade, often earning titles like the “Prince of Pop” and the “King of Teen Pop” from contemporary media.
His long-standing influence is evidenced by his MTV awards winning Best New Artist in 2010 and Artist of the Year in 2021. Rolling Stone India described Bieber as “the biggest pop star of our age,” “one of the most captivating artists of the century,” and “one of the world’s most successful artists of all time.” He is widely regarded as a pop icon.
In a 2011 article, the Orlando Sentinel compared Bieber’s cultural impact to that of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, declaring him one of today’s most influential cultural icons.
Bieber is also credited with pioneering the bridge between music and social media, especially as both rose in prominence during the late 2000s. Variety described him as “a once-in-a-generation superstar” who swiftly transformed from a young YouTube talent into a global phenomenon.
In The Guardian article, How Justin Bieber Revolutionised Careers in the Music Industry, Tom Fazakerley explores how Bieber’s journey changed industry standards.
Social media has transformed the way people, brands and musicians communicate. The likes of MySpace and even more so YouTube, have enabled budding artists to put their music out to a massive audience at the click of a finger.
This has taken down the barriers to the music industry and reshaped the career path for budding artists … Nowadays you can be your own artist, producer and promoter-and if you do this well, like Justin Bieber, you can really make it.
At just 15, following the release of his 2009 hits “One Time” and “One Less Lonely Girl,” Justin Bieber’s rapid rise to fame led to appearances on major talk shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Wendy Williams Show, and Good Morning America.
His fan base, known as “beliebers,” grew globally, and his popularity was dubbed “Bieber Fever,” sparking fan frenzies in cities such as Liverpool, Barcelona, and Paris.
In 2020, singer Billie Eilish’s mother revealed that Eilish’s intense admiration for Bieber nearly led her to consider therapy for her daughter.
The fervor surrounding Bieber’s fans drew comparisons to the “Beatlemania” of the 1960s, and his signature wings hairstyle was often likened to the Beatles’ iconic mop-top.
His adoration from young female fans was also compared to the fan phenomena surrounding Frank Sinatra in the 1940s and Elvis Presley in the 1950s.
Justin Bieber retained his global popularity as he transitioned from teen sensation to young adult artist, earning greater artistic respect along the way. Variety described Bieber as possibly the first mega pop star to grow up entirely in the social media era, labeling him an “Internet icon”.
Jo Adetunji from The Conversation called him “one of the most successful pop singers of recent years” and argued that Bieber’s EDM-driven 2015 album titled Purpose, transcended its time and trends, establishing him as a serious creative force.
Adetunji even compared Purpose to transformative albums like Madonna’s Ray of Light, Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, and Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds.
In Forbes, Hugh McIntyre praised Bieber’s unmatched ability to make any track a hit, calling him “an unstoppable force in music” with successes across genres like R&B, EDM, hip hop, and Latin. McIntyre acknowledged Bieber’s influence and his capability to “conquer the pop world” regardless of public opinion.
Bieber’s impact extends to a new generation of artists, inspiring singers such as Shawn Mendes, Why Don’t We, Johnny Orlando, and Niall Horan. Both Dua Lipa and Charlie Puth cited Bieber’s YouTube discovery as a motivating factor for their own ambitions, showing his role in shaping today’s music industry.
Public image
Usher observed that while he and Bieber both signed record deals at a young age, Bieber’s rise to fame was much more sudden.
To help him adapt, Bieber was surrounded by mentors like Usher, his manager Scooter Braun, his bodyguard, and other adult advisors who guided him on handling fame and shaping his public image. Usher also appointed his former assistant, Ryan Good, as Bieber’s road manager and stylist.
Good, nicknamed Bieber’s “swagger coach,” developed a distinctive style for Bieber, incorporating streetwear like baseball caps, hoodies, chains, and flashy sneakers.
The Los Angeles Times’ Amy Kaufman noted that Bieber, despite his suburban Ontario background, adopted a manner of speech and dress that mirrored popular hip-hop artists, with phrases like “Wassup man, how you doin’?”
In 2013, Bieber stated that he was “very influenced by Black culture” but saw it as more than race—it was a “lifestyle” of “suaveness or swag.” Known as a “teen heartthrob,” Bieber was frequently featured in teen magazines like Tiger Beat, and while his signature wings hairstyle became iconic, he was sometimes criticized for looking and sounding younger than his age.
In 2011, his androgynous appearance gained media attention, notably with his cover on LOVE magazine’s androgyny issue. His image as a teen pop star attracted criticism from some, especially internet communities like 4chan and YouTube, where he became a frequent target. The Daily Telegraph’s Nick Collins noted that Bieber’s mannerisms and style often attracted negative attention from online critics.
In 2013 and 2014, Justin Bieber’s image shifted dramatically from clean-cut teen idol to a more rebellious persona due to various controversies. During this time, he was involved in several incidents, such as abandoning a pet monkey in Germany, vomiting on stage, urinating in a bucket on video, and cursing at a photo of Bill Clinton.
He was also seen wearing a gas mask in public, faced rumors (later debunked) of spitting on fans, was photographed with a stripper, and reportedly had altercations with his bodyguard and a limo driver.
His uncle, Brad Bieber, attributed some of this behavior to the emotional impact of his breakup with Selena Gomez. Reflecting this image change, Rolling Stone featured Bieber on its March 2014 cover with the headline “Bad Boy.” Around this period, he adopted the nickname “Bizzle,” sporting a quiff, thick gold chains, and baseball caps.
As Bieber entered his early twenties and released Purpose, his public image started to improve. He adopted a grunge-inspired style, often wearing bleached blond hair, rock band T-shirts featuring artists like Marilyn Manson and Kurt Cobain, flannel shirts, denim jackets, ripped jeans, and occasionally, kilts—a nod to 1990s fashion.
Vogue described this look as reminiscent of 90s grunge. After his marriage in 2018, Bieber’s style and public persona matured further.
Moving away from his teenage heart-throb image, he embraced a more mature, soft-spoken demeanor, which resonated with his aging fan base.
In a 2019 Vogue interview, Bieber reflected on his past, saying he would “laugh at his past self,” acknowledging his growth and transformation.
Madame Tussauds wax museums in New York City, London, and Amsterdam feature wax statues of Justin Bieber sporting his signature early-career hairstyle. In 2018, Bieber’s hometown of Stratford, Ontario, opened an exhibit titled Steps to Stardom at the Stratford Perth Museum, celebrating his early career and journey to global fame.
The exhibit includes memorabilia such as a drum kit from his childhood, his Grammy Award, microphones, a hockey jacket from the Stratford Warriors, and personal letters, including one from Michelle Obama.
Due to its popularity, the exhibit extended beyond its planned closure, surpassing attendance records previously held by the museum’s Anne Frank House exhibit.
By age 17, only two years into his career, Bieber was listed among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people and ranked second on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30.
Over the years, he continued to feature in Forbes lists, including six appearances on the annual Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017) and three on the top ten most powerful celebrities list (2011, 2012, and 2013), marking his significant influence in the entertainment industry.
Justin Bieber’s fanbase, known as “Beliebers,” started forming through YouTube even before his debut album My World was released.
His initial appeal grew as millions watched his videos on the platform, with manager Scooter Braun strategically using YouTube to build a personal, relatable image.
Braun encouraged Bieber to record low-budget, home-style videos, fostering a sense of connection with young fans.
Bieber continued to engage fans actively on social media, notably surpassing Lady Gaga as Twitter’s most-followed person in 2013 and holding that title for 11 months.
As of 2024, Bieber ranks as the fourth-most-followed Twitter user and the most-followed musician, boasting over 110.3 million followers.
On YouTube, he is the most-viewed solo artist, accumulating over 32 billion views and 73 million subscribers, making him the most-subscribed solo artist and the second-most overall.
With eleven music videos exceeding one billion views, including “Beauty and a Beat,” Bieber has maintained a commanding presence on the platform.
His hit “Baby” remains among YouTube’s most-liked videos, garnering over 24 million likes since its release in 2010. Bieber was also named the top-trending star on Twitter in 2010, reflecting his deep connection with fans and his impact on social media as an early influencer.
Business interests
In 2010, Justin Bieber expanded his brand beyond music with several successful commercial ventures. He signed a deal with Proactiv, promoting their skincare products, and partnered with Nicole by OPI to release the One Less Lonely Girl Collection of nail polishes, which quickly sold one million bottles within two months.
His endorsement deals continued with Adidas in 2012, where he joined athletes like Derrick Rose and Venus Williams in representing the brand.
Bieber became the face of Calvin Klein in 2015, marking a significant fashion partnership. For his photoshoot, it was reported that he used a dietary supplement called MYO-X. Later in the same year, he joined StarShop, a shopping app co-founded by Kevin Harrington, to further expand his business endeavors.
Additionally, Bieber has had considerable success in the fragrance industry. He launched his debut fragrance, Someday, in 2011, which grossed over three million dollars in just three weeks.
He followed this with the release of Girlfriend in 2012, The Key in 2013, and Justin Bieber Collector’s Edition in 2014, further solidifying his status as a successful celebrity entrepreneur.
Bieber has also been instrumental in boosting the careers of other artists, such as Carly Rae Jepsen and Madison Beer, by promoting them on his social media platforms.
In January 2019, Justin Bieber launched his own clothing brand, Drew House, featuring a variety of products marked by the brand’s iconic yellow smiley-face logo with “drew” written across it. The name was trademarked in February 2018.
Bieber further expanded his business ventures with the release of “Here + Now”, a deodorant line designed for sensitive skin, in collaboration with Schmidt’s Naturals CEO, Michael Cammarata, in September 2019.
In October 2020, Bieber collaborated with Crocs on a limited edition of the brand’s classic clogs, called Crocs x Justin Bieber.
The design incorporated purple and yellow elements, reflecting his Drew House aesthetic. These clogs were available through select Crocs stores and e-commerce channels.
Bieber’s commercial ventures also extended into food and beverages. In fall 2021, he worked with Tim Hortons to launch timbiebs, a special version of their Timbits, which helped boost the chain’s sales by 10.3% in the fourth quarter.
In May 2022, he partnered with Tim Hortons again to introduce Biebs Brew, a French vanilla cold brew coffee.
In the fashion industry, Bieber starred in Balenciaga’s first 2022 campaign alongside Kim Kardashian and Isabelle Huppert.
In April 2022, he collaborated with Italian brand Vespa to release a limited edition scooter called JUSTIN BIEBER X VESPA, designed on a Piaggio Sprint base.
Bieber’s philanthropic efforts also include the launch of Generosity, a clean water technology company, in December 2022. This initiative aims to reduce single-use plastic by providing sustainable drinking water solutions.
Bieber showcased 150 water fountains at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, designed to dispense refillable alkaline water. These fountains are expected to be commercially available in 2023 at major venues and homes.
Justin Net Worth
If you’re curious about Justin Bieber’s financial standing in 2024, rest assured that he’s far from ordinary. The global pop icon has amassed an impressive fortune, with estimates placing his net worth around $300 million.
From his modest beginnings on YouTube to becoming a household name, Bieber’s journey to success has been remarkable, marked by hit albums, world tours, and lucrative endorsements.
Conclusion:
From a young artist discovered on YouTube to a global music icon, Justin Bieber’s career has been a whirlwind of record-breaking music, personal transformation, and growth. His journey underscores resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to his craft.
Today, Justin Bieber is not only an artist but an influential figure whose life and music continue to inspire millions.
As he navigates his next chapters with maturity and dedication, his story remains one of the most remarkable in the world of entertainment.
