Since his debut in 2009, Justin Bieber has released six full-length collections and dozens of singles. He has also become one of the most popular musicians in history, having earned a whopping 24 Billboard Hot 100 number ones. He has over a billion streams on Spotify, and his music videos have grossed over two billion views on YouTube. The pop star has also appeared in a number of blockbuster films and TV shows, and his celebrity status has led to lucrative endorsement deals. He teamed up with the Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons in 2021 to launch a limited-edition line of timbits called “timbiebs.” The campaign was credited for boosting the brand’s sales by 10.3%. In 2022, he was named Balenciaga’s first ambassador and joined the likes of Kim Kardashian and Isabelle Huppert in front of the fashion house’s cameras. He was also the face of a collaboration with Italian scooter company Vespa, modeling the new limited edition of their famed Sprint base model.
The teen idol’s rise to prominence was aided by his impressive social media presence, with over 70 million Twitter and Instagram followers. He has had numerous controversies over the course of his career, including his 2015 robbery arrest in Miami, multiple altercations with paparazzi and an admission of past substance abuse. He also took a hiatus from the spotlight in 2020 to focus on his mental health.
Despite the many highs and lows of his career, Bieber remains dedicated to the cause of youth empowerment and is a huge supporter of anti-bullying campaigns. He has also worked with PETA, promoting the adoption of animals instead of purchasing them from breeders. Bieber is the first musical artist to receive a Humanitarian Award from the National Youth Arts Foundation, and has been awarded the World’s Greatest Icon award by the American Music Awards in 2022.
He is one of the most recognizable faces in pop culture, and has a global following that is unmatched by most other contemporary artists. In addition to being a multi-platinum selling artist, Bieber has been the recipient of numerous fan-based awards, including 18 American Music Awards, 23 Teen Choice Awards, two Brit Awards and 22 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The star has a number of celebrity crushes and exes, and is known for his close friendship with actor Daniel Radcliffe. The pair was spotted eating ice cream together in February 2021, sparking rumors of romance. Bieber also supports charities and has a passion for surfing. He has appeared in several surf movies, including “Beyond the Shore” with director Michael Bay and actor Zac Efron. He is also an animal rights advocate, and frequently visits shelters to meet the pets who will eventually be adopted by his fans. In 2019, he launched the Justin Bieber Foundation to help disadvantaged children in Canada. The foundation focuses on raising funds for education, health care and housing, and promoting community projects. It has so far raised more than $13 million.