Bieber is one of the world’s most popular singers and has sold more than 150 million records worldwide. He has won numerous awards including a Grammy and Guinness World Record. He is the eighth most-streamed artist on Spotify and has had over 30 billion streams of his videos.
Born and raised in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Justin Bieber began singing as a child. At the age of 12, he placed second in a local talent contest and posted homemade videos on YouTube for family and friends.
Throughout his young career, Bieber has worked with many of the most influential producers and songwriters in the music industry. His first two studio albums, My World and Believe, were both successful. He subsequently released the platinum-selling ‘Purpose’ album and its lead single ‘Baby’, which became a global hit and earned him multiple RIAA awards.
In 2010, he began dating Selena Gomez and their relationship garnered the attention of the media and many teen girls. But their romance was short-lived and they eventually split in November 2012.
While he is best known for his hit songs, he also wrote several hit albums and has contributed to several other artists’ music. His work on Jack U’s ‘Where Are You Now’ has earned him a Grammy Award.
He is considered a musical genius and has been called a “rock star in a suit.” His style combines elements of pop, R&B and rock, making him a major international success.
When he was just 13 years old, Bieber was discovered by talent scout Scooter Braun. It was at that point that the pop star’s life turned around dramatically.
After being spotted at a local talent show, the then-teenager was signed to Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG) in Atlanta, Georgia. Braun contacted his mother to inform her of the deal and she allowed Bieber to travel with Braun to Atlanta for recording.
The deal with Braun ended up proving to be lucrative for both parties and quickly launched Bieber into the international spotlight. In his first year, he sold over 400,000 albums in the US alone.
His first single, ‘Baby’ was certified triple platinum in the United States, and he has since recorded more than 33 singles that have been certified platinum or multi-platinum worldwide. He has won 12 American Music Awards and 20 Teen Choice Awards, among other recognitions.
Despite his glamorization, he still has struggles with his mental health and has been treated for depression. His new wife, Hailey Baldwin, has been a support system for him and helped him through his recovery process.
As a result, the singer has been unable to release any new material in 2018. His most recent studio effort, ‘Justice’ was released in 2021.
He has a long list of accomplishments and is well-known for his philanthropic efforts. He has supported animal welfare organizations and helps to promote the adoption of pets rather than buying them from breeders.
In 2013, he visited the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam to pay tribute to the Holocaust victim. After signing the guest book, he said that if the young girl had lived in America, she would have been “a Belieber.” This outraged many people and was mocked on social media.