Justin Bieber is a worldwide phenomenon who has sold millions of albums and performed to adoring crowds all over the world. He has a unique voice, a diverse musical style and has had a string of high-profile relationships with female celebrities, including Selena Gomez, Sofia Richie and Hailey Baldwin. He has also made several high-profile charitable contributions and has received numerous awards and accolades in recognition of his accomplishments as an artist and young man.
Bieber was born in London, Ontario, Canada in 1994 and raised by his mother. At a young age, he became interested in music and would often perform with his mom or take part in local talent shows. In 2007, he entered a local singing contest and came in second, capturing the attention of local media. His mother encouraged him to pursue his dream and began recording videos of him performing songs and dancing. She uploaded them to the video-sharing Web site YouTube, where they soon garnered a large following.
By 2009, Bieber had released a number of singles and was beginning to tour. However, his squeaky clean image took a hit when he was caught on camera urinating in a janitor’s bucket and shouting “F— Bill Clinton” while holding up a picture of the former president. Bieber apologized, but the damage was done and his image was tarnished.
Over the next few years, Bieber redeemed himself by taking control of his career and working hard to become a well-rounded and respectable entertainer. He released a series of popular hits that showcased his growth as an artist and continued to tour. In 2021, Bieber’s fifth studio album, Purpose, was a major milestone and marked a turning point for the singer. It embraced a more mature sound and deeper lyrical content and was met with critical acclaim.
Over the years, Bieber has branched out and experimented with different genres of music, ranging from pop to R&B. He has even collaborated with rappers like Drake and Big Sean on a number of occasions. In addition, he has a strong humanitarian streak and has highlighted social injustice around the globe (like the human toll in war-torn Afghanistan and earthquake-torn Haiti) and visited hospitalized children and soldiers on active duty. The star has received numerous awards and accolades, including two Grammys and is one of the highest-paid artists in the world.