Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and global influence in modern-day popular music. He has a wide and loyal following of fans and has been the subject of several controversial media appearances. He is also an entrepreneur and has been in several successful business partnerships. The young star has been open about his struggles with depression and anxiety over the years. He has spoken about his battle with Lyme Disease and Mononucleosis.
As a child, Justin dreamed of becoming a professional hockey player, but when he started to get attention for his singing talent, he decided to pursue that instead. He began to upload videos of himself singing on YouTube and soon gained a massive following. His mother encouraged him to go further and Justin started taking vocal lessons at the age of 8. He learned to play the piano, drums, and trumpet as well as the guitar but his love for singing remained at the core of his career.
In 2012, he released his first studio album titled Believe which was a huge success. It was followed by a worldwide tour and a concert film. This success led to many more opportunities for the young star and he continued to work hard in order to make the most of his new found fame. He worked with top artists like Kanye West and Miley Cyrus on various songs and even took part in a Christmas special with him called “Under the Mistletoe”.
Over the next few years, Justin appeared in a number of high profile music events and TV shows including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Good Morning America. He was also a guest star on a few episodes of the hit series CSI and was featured in a plethora of popular music videos with big names such as Ed Sheeran.
The year 2018 marked a different chapter for the singer as he got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Hailey Baldwin. He also took some time off from his music career and was busy focusing on his mental health. The young star has remained open about his struggle with depression and anxiety over the years and spoke of his battles with Lyme Disease and Mononucleosis.
In 2019, Justin came back with a bang and dropped his fifth studio album titled FTB5. The record was a smash hit with the lead single titled What Do You Mean becoming the singer’s biggest hit to date surpassing Boyfriend from 2012. He also collaborated with Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne on the song I’m the One. Justin has since been focusing on his mental health and is enjoying married life with Hailey. He has also been actively involved in charity works and visited hospitals to encourage young patients and soldiers serving overseas. The couple is currently residing in Los Angeles. They are expecting their second child.