Justin Bieber is one of the most famous pop stars in history, but he’s also an extremely complex person. He is the youngest solo artist to have 100 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, and he’s also an active philanthropist who supports a variety of causes.
The Canadian singer burst onto the scene in 2009 with his catchy pop tunes and fresh-faced looks. He charmed his audience, and he quickly became a teen idol. Bieber has since released several more albums, including My World 2.0, Under the Mistletoe, Believe, Purpose, Changes and Justice. He has also earned 14 Grammy nominations, winning two.
While many people dream of being a celebrity, few have the talent or stamina to make it a reality. For Bieber, it all started when he was 13 and competing in a singing contest in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario. His mother recorded his performance and uploaded the video to YouTube, where it quickly gained traction among fans of his rhythm-and-blues (R&B) music.
By the time he was 15, Bieber had signed with manager Scooter Braun and started touring. He quickly became a global icon and drew enormous crowds to his concerts. He had a few public hiccups, but he seemed determined to clean up his act and focus on making better decisions.
As he approached his 20s, Bieber continued to find success on both the musical and romantic fronts. His debut album, Purpose, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and his second album, Believe, landed at No. 2. He also scored hits with his singles “What Do You Mean,” “Umbrella,” and “Baby.”
After a brief breakup with Selena Gomez, Bieber began dating Hailey Baldwin, whom he met backstage at a concert in 2016. They married in a small ceremony in New York City in 2018 and had a larger ceremony a year later.
The couple has two children together.
Bieber has a very complicated financial situation. He owns the publishing copyright to his compositions, but he also shares ownership of the master recordings and neighbouring rights for his entire back catalogue with his record label. He has sold these rights to investment company Hipgnosis Songs Capital, and he receives royalties from these sales.
Despite his wealth, Bieber still finds it challenging to maintain a balanced life. He frequently struggles with depression and tries to cope with the pressures of fame by seeking treatment from psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. In Seasons, a documentary series that ran on YouTube last year, Bieber talks to doctors who think his elevated cortisol levels are partly to blame for his emotional instability. He has also been given antidepressants and IVs to help with his symptoms. Hailey reveals in the film that they sometimes bring him into a hyperbaric chamber, which is intended to increase his oxygen intake and improve his mood. Ultimately, the couple is dedicated to helping their husband and father live his best life.