Justin Bieber is a popular pop singer, whose music and images have reached global fame. His fans, known as beliebers, are primarily early to mid-aged adolescent girls. Born in London, Ontario, Canada, Bieber took up drumming, piano, guitar and singing at a young age. He placed second in a local singing competition when he was 12, and his mother began recording videos of him performing. She uploaded them to the Web site YouTube for family and friends, but they soon garnered attention from a wider audience.
In 2008, he was signed to Island Records and began working on his debut album. Powerhouse producers like Christopher Stewart and The-Dream helped him create a diverse collection of R&B and pop songs. The resulting release, My World 2.0, was a success, with its first seven singles reaching the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The following year, he appeared in a concert film titled Never Say Never, which showcased his live performances. He also released a holiday album in November of that same year, Under the Mistletoe.
With the release of his third album, Believe, in 2012, Bieber established himself as a major international talent. His hits included Boyfriend and What Do You Mean, both of which topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The album also featured collaborations with Usher and the songwriter and producer The-Dream.
As he moved into adulthood, Bieber’s celebrity and personal life became more prominent and he received significant tabloid exposure for his off-the-wall behavior. He was criticized for his romantic relationships with various women and a number of skirmishes with the law.
In 2015, Bieber returned to the music scene with the release of his hit singles What Do You Mean and Where Are U Now, both of which reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2017, he broke the record for most weeks at the top of the charts with his collaboration with Luis Fonsi, Despacito. In 2021, he married model Hailey Baldwin and their relationship inspired the release of his sixth studio album, Changes.
Bieber has an uncanny ability to reach a worldwide audience with his music and has become one of the most influential celebrities in the world. He has earned numerous awards and accolades and has sold millions of albums worldwide. He is the youngest artist to earn 10 billion views on his Vevo channel.
In February of 2019, Bieber revealed on Instagram that he was diagnosed with psoriasis in January and had been taking medication to treat it. In an emotional video, he stated that he had been “struggling for the last two years,” but promised his fans that he would get better. His medical treatment involved a combination of antiviral drugs and a biologic therapy called Orencia. He hoped that the medication and therapy would help him heal, and in a later post he said, “I’m praying for a miracle.” The treatment has helped him recover and he has returned to his normal life.