Justin Bieber
Who Is Justin Bieber?
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer and one of the most successful pop artists of all time. He was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada.
His journey is extraordinary. He went from posting cover videos on YouTube as a 12-year-old boy to becoming a global superstar with billions of streams worldwide.
He has 8 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He has 27 top-ten entries on that same chart. He has sold hundreds of millions of records globally. Furthermore, he has won Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards throughout his remarkable career.
In 2025, he made a stunning comeback with his surprise seventh studio album SWAG — proving that his best chapters are still being written.
Early Life: Small-Town Boy With a Big Voice
Born in London, Ontario
Justin Bieber was born in London, Ontario, and was raised in Stratford, Ontario. He grew up with a humble background. His mother, Pattie Mallette, raised him as a single parent. His father, Jeremy Bieber, was not consistently present during his early years. Despite this, Justin remained close to his father as he grew older.
Growing up, Justin was surrounded by music. He taught himself to play the drums, piano, guitar, and trumpet. Therefore, by the time he was a pre-teen, he already had a deep and natural musical foundation.
A Devout Faith and Disciplined Start
Bieber was raised in the Christian faith — a belief system that has remained central to his identity throughout his life. His faith has shaped his music, his personal decisions, and his recovery during some of the most difficult chapters of his career.
The YouTube Videos That Changed Everything
At 12 years old, Justin’s mother began uploading videos of him singing cover songs to YouTube. The videos were not intended to attract fame. They were simply a way to share his gift with friends and family.
However, talent manager Scooter Braun stumbled upon those videos while searching for another artist entirely. He was immediately captivated.
Bieber caught Braun’s attention with his covers of Aretha Franklin, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo hits on YouTube. That discovery changed the trajectory of his life forever.
Meeting Usher and Signing With RBMG Records
Scooter Braun arranged a meeting between the 13-year-old Justin and legendary R&B superstar Usher. The chemistry was undeniable. Shortly thereafter, Justin was signed to RBMG Records — a joint venture between Braun’s SB Projects and Usher’s label — through Island Records under the umbrella of L.A. Reid.
Music Career: The Rise of a Global Phenomenon
Debut EP: My World (2009)
Justin Bieber released his debut EP My World in November 2009. It peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, while lead single “One Time” reached No. 17, and follow-up “One Less Lonely Girl” peaked at No. 16 on the Hot 100.
He was not yet 16 years old. Yet he was already a chart force.
My World 2.0 (2010): Youngest No. 1 in Decades
In 2010, Justin released My World 2.0. It topped the Billboard 200 immediately. This made him the youngest male solo artist to achieve a number one album in 47 years.
The lead single “Baby” was a global phenomenon. His single “Baby” became one of the best-selling singles in the United States. It debuted at No. 5 on the Hot 100. It introduced Bieber to an audience spanning every continent on earth.
Under the Mistletoe, Believe, and Journals (2011–2013)
Justin released Under the Mistletoe in 2011 — his first holiday album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. His full studio album Believe followed in 2012. It was his second consecutive No. 1 album and produced the massive single “Boyfriend,” which reached No. 2 on the Hot 100. He later released the R&B-leaning Journals in 2013 — a project that showed a more mature, soulful side of his artistry.
Purpose (2015): A Redemption Arc in Music
After a period of personal turbulence, Justin returned in 2015 with Purpose — arguably the most critically beloved album of his career.
His No. 1 albums include Believe, Justice, and Purpose. Purpose produced three consecutive No. 1 singles on the Hot 100 — “What Do You Mean?” “Sorry,” and “Love Yourself.” It was a defining creative moment.
Additionally, his collaboration with Skrillex and Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now,” from the Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü album, earned him his first Grammy Award. The collaboration “Where Are U Now” with Skrillex and Diplo earned him a Grammy for Best Dance Recording.
Changes (2020) and Justice (2021): Love, Faith, and Social Purpose
Justin’s fifth studio album, Changes, arrived in February 2020. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was inspired by his new life with his wife, Hailey. It was his most personal album to that point.
In March 2021, Justice arrived. Bieber’s sixth studio album, Justice, garnered eight Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for the chart-topping single “Peaches.”
He also delivered one of the biggest global collaborations of 2021. Bieber had another global smash hit in 2021 with “Stay,” a collaboration with Australian rapper The Kid LAROI. “Stay” reached No. 1 in multiple countries and became one of the most-streamed songs in the world that year.
Health Crisis: Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (2022)
In 2022, Justin’s life was turned upside down by a devastating health diagnosis.
Doctors diagnosed him with Lyme disease and Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2. The Ramsay Hunt syndrome caused partial facial paralysis. Because of this, he was forced to cancel and postpone his entire Justice World Tour.
It was one of the most difficult periods of his life. However, it was also a period of deep reflection, healing, and creative renewal. He stepped back entirely from the spotlight to focus on his health and his family.
SWAG (July 2025): The Greatest Comeback
On July 11, 2025, his seventh studio album, SWAG, was released. It was his first new studio album in four years.
The announcement came in a typically dramatic Bieber fashion. He first unveiled the tracklist via a black-and-white billboard in Times Square — shared on Instagram with zero explanation. Within hours, the internet exploded.
The album peaked at number one in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Switzerland, while reaching the top 10 in Australia, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Of the sixteen songs from the album that made the Billboard Hot 100, “Daisies” reached the number two spot, giving Bieber his first top ten hit since 2022 and his twenty-seventh top ten hit on the Hot 100.
The New York Times characterized the album as “an album of spacey, sometimes slithery soul music — some of it highly digitally manipulated, some of it refreshingly acoustic.”
SWAG received four Grammy nominations at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. These included Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Solo Performance for “Daisies,” and Best R&B Performance for “Yukon.”
SWAG II (September 2025)
On September 5, 2025, his eighth studio album, SWAG II, was released. It served as an expanded re-edition that deepened the emotional and sonic narrative of SWAG. The two albums together represent the most creatively mature work of his career.
Coachella 2026: The Grand Stage Return
Justin will be headlining Coachella 2026 — his first major festival performance since his 2022 tour cancellation. It marks one of the most anticipated comeback moments in modern pop history.
Personal Life: Love, Marriage, and Fatherhood
The Selena Gomez Years (2010–2018)
One of the most talked-about relationships in pop history unfolded between Justin Bieber and singer-actress Selena Gomez. The two first began dating in 2010. Their relationship was passionate, public, and deeply complicated.
They broke up and reconciled multiple times over a period of nearly eight years. Their on-again, off-again romance kept fans and tabloids endlessly captivated. Ultimately, they parted ways for the final time in early 2018.
Both artists have referenced their relationship in their music. It remains one of the defining romantic narratives of their generation.
Hailey Baldwin: A Love Story for the Long Haul
After parting with Selena, Justin reconnected with model Hailey Baldwin — daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin. The two had known each other for years.
Following their breakup, Bieber and Baldwin lost touch for years before rekindling their romance in June 2018. The pair had a quick engagement, with Bieber proposing during a dinner in the Bahamas that July, before they secretly married at a New York City courthouse in September.
In September 2019, Justin and Hailey held a second, larger wedding ceremony at the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, with more than 150 guests in attendance.
Hailey changed her last name to Bieber following the wedding. Their relationship has since been an anchor of stability and growth for Justin.
The couple renewed their vows after several years of marriage, sharing footage and photos from the ceremony on social media in May 2024.
Jack Blues Bieber: A New Chapter
The couple welcomed their son, Jack Blues Bieber, in August 2024. Justin and Hailey are protective of their child’s privacy, choosing to share glimpses of their life on social media.
Fatherhood has profoundly shaped Justin’s recent music. Tracks like “Dadz Love” on SWAG are a direct reflection of his new role as a parent. This is the most grounded and emotionally rooted version of Justin Bieber the world has ever seen.
Awards and Achievements
Justin Bieber’s career is one of the most decorated in the history of pop music.
- Grammy Awards: Won Best Dance Recording (“Where Are Ü Now”), Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“10,000 Hours” with Dan + Shay)
- Billboard Music Awards: Multiple wins across Top Artist, Top Male Artist, and Top Social Artist categories
- American Music Awards: Multiple wins, including Artist of the Year
- 8 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and 27 total top-ten entries
- 4 Grammy nominations for SWAG at the 68th Grammy Awards (2026)
- Youngest male solo artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 47 years
Complete Discography
| Year | Title | Type | Chart Peak (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | My World | EP | No. 5 |
| 2010 | My World 2.0 | Studio Album | No. 1 |
| 2011 | Under the Mistletoe | Holiday Album | No. 1 |
| 2012 | Believe | Studio Album | No. 1 |
| 2013 | Journals | Mixtape | — |
| 2015 | Purpose | Studio Album | No. 1 |
| 2020 | Changes | Studio Album | No. 1 |
| 2021 | Justice | Studio Album | No. 1 |
| 2025 | SWAG | Studio Album | No. 2 |
| 2025 | SWAG II | Studio Album | — |
SWAG Album Tracklist (2025)
| # | Track Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | All I Can Take |
| 2 | Daisies |
| 3 | Yukon |
| 4 | Go Baby |
| 5 | Things You Do |
| 6 | Butterflies |
| 7 | Way It Is |
| 8 | First Place |
| 9 | Soulful |
| 10 | Walking Away |
| 11 | Glory Voice Memo |
| 12 | Devotion |
| 13 | Dadz Love |
| 14 | Therapy Session |
| 15 | Sweet Spot |
| 16 | Standing on Business |
| 17 | 405 |
| 18 | SWAG |
| 19 | Zuma House |
| 20 | Too Long |
| 21 | Forgiveness |
