Justin Drew Bieber, born on 1 March 1994 in London, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Stratford, Ontario, is a Canadian singer and songwriter whose career began when he was discovered via YouTube at age thirteen and who has since sold an estimated 150 million records worldwide — one of the highest totals in music history.
Bieber first reached global attention in 2009 with his debut EP My World and the single “One Time.” His 2010 debut studio album My World 2.0 made him the youngest solo male to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200 in 47 years. He has accumulated eight number-one albums on the Billboard 200 and eight number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, and holds 27 top-ten singles on the Hot 100 — the tenth-most by any artist in the chart’s history, tying Janet Jackson (per Billboard, July 2025). He has won two Grammy Awards, received 27 Grammy nominations across his career, and holds multiple Guinness World Records for digital achievements.
After a prolonged public absence between 2022 and 2024 — shaped in part by his disclosure of Ramsay Hunt syndrome in June 2022, which caused partial facial paralysis and forced the cancellation of his Justice World Tour — Bieber returned to recording in 2025 with his seventh studio album Swag (July 2025) and its follow-up Swag II (September 2025). Swag received four Grammy nominations at the 2026 ceremony, including Album of the Year, and Bieber delivered a widely discussed solo performance of “Yukon” at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in February 2026. He headlined Coachella 2026 in April, after which 17 songs from his catalog simultaneously charted on the Billboard Global 200.
He is married to model Hailey Baldwin Bieber, whom he wed in September 2018. Their son, Jack Blues Bieber, was born in August 2025.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
| Full name | Justin Drew Bieber |
| Date of birth | 1 March 1994 |
| Age (as of July 2026) | 32 years old |
| Birthplace | London, Ontario, Canada (raised in Stratford, Ontario) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Singer; songwriter |
| Genres | Pop; R&B; dance-pop; teen pop; indie R&B |
| Instruments | Vocals; guitar; piano; drums; trumpet |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Parents | Jeremy Bieber (father); Pattie Mallette (mother) |
| Spouse | Hailey Baldwin Bieber (married September 2018) |
| Children | Jack Blues Bieber (born August 2025) |
| Record label | Island Records (RBMG Records) |
| Estimated net worth | approximately $300 million (widely cited estimate) |
| Records sold | approximately 150 million worldwide (as of June 2026) |
Early Life and Family
Justin Drew Bieber was born on 1 March 1994 in London, Ontario, Canada, to Jeremy Bieber and Patricia “Pattie” Mallette. His parents were not married and separated when Bieber was an infant. He was raised primarily by his mother in Stratford, a city of approximately 30,000 people in southwestern Ontario, in modest financial circumstances. Mallette has written about her own difficult personal history — including drug and alcohol dependency and depression — in her 2012 memoir Nowhere but Up, which documents her recovery and the circumstances of Bieber’s childhood.
Jeremy Bieber, Bieber’s father, remained present in his son’s life and later remarried, having additional children. Bieber developed a relationship with his paternal family alongside his primary upbringing with his mother.
Bieber has described in interviews growing up with a significant interest in music from an early age. He taught himself to play multiple instruments — drums, piano, guitar, and trumpet — primarily without formal instruction. His mother began posting videos of his informal performances on YouTube when he was approximately twelve years old, initially to share with family and friends who could not attend local events.
Discovery
Scooter Braun, then a young music marketing executive, discovered Bieber’s YouTube videos in 2007 while searching for content related to another young singer. Braun was struck by Bieber’s performances — which included covers of R&B songs by artists including Aretha Franklin, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo — and arranged a meeting.
Braun facilitated an introduction to Usher, the established R&B artist and a figure with significant music industry influence. Usher was impressed by the young Bieber and helped arrange his signing to RBMG Records — a joint venture between Braun’s management company and Island Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Bieber was thirteen years old when he signed his record deal.
He relocated from Stratford to Atlanta, Georgia, where Usher was based, and began recording his debut material. His vocal training and recording preparation were conducted while he continued his schooling through homeschooling arrangements.
Music Career
Early Career: My World and My World 2.0 (2009–2010)
Bieber’s debut EP, My World, was released on 17 November 2009 by Island Records. The EP peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200, an unusually strong debut chart position for an EP. Its lead single, “One Time,” reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The follow-up single “One Less Lonely Girl” peaked at number 16 on the Hot 100.
His debut studio album, My World 2.0, was released on 23 March 2010. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Bieber the youngest solo male to achieve that position in 47 years — a record noted in reporting from Billboard and the Associated Press at the time. The album’s lead single, “Baby,” featuring Ludacris, became one of the best-selling digital singles in US history and at the time of its release was one of the most-viewed YouTube videos. “Baby” was subsequently certified diamond by the RIAA — the most platinum-certified single in RIAA history per reporting from the Recording Industry Association of America.
In 2010, Bieber also signed a partnership with Proactiv for a product endorsement campaign and a collaboration with Nicole by OPI to launch “The One Less Lonely Girl Collection” nail polish line, which sold one million bottles within two months of release per reported trade figures.
My Beautiful Summer Never End World Tour (2010) — Bieber conducted his first major international promotional and concert activities in 2010, including extensive television appearances across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The My World Acoustic / Believe Era (2011–2013)
Under the Mistletoe (2011) — Bieber’s second studio album was a Christmas album released in November 2011. It became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 210,000 copies in its first week.
Believe (2012) — Bieber’s third studio album was released in June 2012. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and made Bieber the first artist in Billboard chart history to have five US number-one albums by the age of 18. Believe‘s lead single “Boyfriend” reached number two on the Hot 100. The album also produced “As Long as You Love Me” (number nine on the Hot 100) and “Beauty and a Beat” (number six). The accompanying Believe World Tour ran through 2012 and 2013.
Believe Acoustic (2013) — An acoustic version of Believe was released in January 2013, with stripped-down re-recordings.
The Controversy Period and Purpose (2013–2016)
Between 2013 and 2015, Bieber’s public profile was significantly affected by a series of legal and behavioral incidents. These included a DUI arrest in Miami in January 2014 (for which he pleaded guilty to lesser charges of resisting arrest without violence and careless driving); an egg-throwing incident at a neighbor’s property in California; and public altercations in various countries. These events attracted sustained coverage across entertainment media.
In 2014, he undertook a series of interviews and public gestures — including an appearance on Comedy Central’s Roast of Justin Bieber in 2015 — that were widely characterized as part of an effort to rehabilitate his public image.
Bieber’s musical return was announced in 2015 with the release of “Where Are Ü Now,” a collaboration with electronic music producers Skrillex and Diplo (working together as Jack Ü). The song reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 58th Grammy Awards in February 2016. The collaboration signaled Bieber’s musical shift toward electronic and EDM-influenced production.
Purpose (2015) — Released in November 2015, Bieber’s fourth studio album produced three consecutive US number-one Hot 100 singles: “What Do You Mean?”, “Sorry”, and “Love Yourself.” This made Bieber the first artist to achieve three consecutive number-one singles from the same album in the chart’s modern era. “Sorry” and “Love Yourself” simultaneously occupied the top positions in the UK singles chart, and with a third Purpose single in the top five, Bieber became the first artist in history to occupy the top three positions of the UK chart simultaneously. Purpose debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was his most critically well-received album to that point.
The accompanying Purpose World Tour (2016) grossed approximately $256 million and became one of the highest-grossing tours of 2016. Bieber cancelled the remaining approximately 14 dates of the tour in July 2016, stating in an Instagram post: “I have to be honest with you guys — I am not able to continue the tour in the way it has been going.”
“Despacito” Remix (2017) — Bieber’s featured verse on the English-language remix of Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” became a global chart phenomenon. The song tied the then-record for the most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached number one in multiple countries and significantly raised the Latin pop crossover conversation in English-language music contexts.
“I’m the One” (2017) — Bieber featured on DJ Khaled’s “I’m the One” alongside Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Changes and Justice (2020–2021)
Changes (2020) — Bieber’s fifth studio album was released in February 2020. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Preceding it, the single “Yummy” received mixed critical reception but performed commercially. Changes reflected an R&B direction influenced by his relationship and marriage.
Justice (2021) — Bieber’s sixth studio album was released in March 2021. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 — his eighth number-one album on that chart, making him the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums. Justice received eight Grammy nominations at the 64th Grammy Awards in 2022, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “Peaches” (featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon) — which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
“Stay” (2021) — A collaboration with Australian rapper The Kid LAROI, “Stay” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a significant global streaming success. It also reached number one in multiple countries.
Freedom EP (2021) — A gospel-influenced EP released in September 2021.
Catalog Sale and Hiatus (2022–2024)
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Diagnosis (2022) — In June 2022, Bieber posted a video to his Instagram account announcing that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome — a viral condition that causes facial nerve paralysis. The diagnosis had caused partial paralysis on one side of his face. He canceled the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour, stating that the condition made it impossible to continue performing. He asked for privacy and support from his fanbase.
He later disclosed on his Instagram that the paralysis had taken several months to recover from, and described the health challenge as one of the most difficult periods of his life.
In January 2023, it was reported by BBC News that Bieber had sold his music catalog — including the rights to his recordings, publishing, and neighboring rights — to investment firm Hipgnosis Songs Capital for approximately $200 million. This transaction covered his body of work through the date of the sale.
Following the Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis and the ensuing hiatus, Bieber largely withdrew from public musical activity through 2023 and into 2024. Rolling Stone reported in September 2024 that Bieber had begun work on new music in collaboration with producers including MK.Gee.
Swag and Swag II (2025) — Return to Music
Swag (2025) — On 10 July 2025, billboards bearing the single word “swag” appeared simultaneously in Reykjavík, Iceland; Los Angeles; Atlanta; and Cambridge, Ontario. Within hours, Bieber released his seventh studio album, titled Swag, on the same day — a surprise release with no formal advance press cycle.
The album was described by The New York Times as “an album of spacey, sometimes slithery soul music — some of it highly digitally manipulated, some of it refreshingly acoustic.” It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 163,000 equivalent album units earned in its opening week. Its lead single “Daisies” debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bieber’s 27th top-ten single — tying Janet Jackson for the tenth-most top-ten Hot 100 singles by any artist in chart history, per Billboard’s reporting (July 2025).
Swag reached number one in multiple countries including Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Switzerland, and topped the top ten in Australia, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Grammy Recording Academy nominated Swag for four Grammy Awards at the 68th Grammy Awards in 2026, including Album of the Year — only the second time Bieber had received an Album of the Year nomination. This also marked the third time Bieber received Album of the Year nominations from both the Grammys and the Juno Awards for the same project — a feat no other artist has accomplished across both ceremonies, per the EBSCO Research Starters profile (2026).
Swag II (2025) — On 4 September 2025, Bieber announced via Instagram that a sequel album would be released the following day. Swag II was released on 5 September 2025, containing 23 tracks with a more pop-oriented direction relative to Swag‘s R&B emphasis. The album includes collaborations with Tems, Bakar, Hurricane Chris, Lil B, and Eddie Benjamin.
Grammy Performance (February 2026) — At the 68th Grammy Awards ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on 1 February 2026, Bieber performed “Yukon” from Swag in what became one of the ceremony’s most-discussed moments. The Globe and Mail described the performance: Bieber wore socks and boxers, played guitar through a looping device, set a drum machine pattern, and sang the song standing without other staging. Tyson Parker, executive director of Canada’s Walk of Fame, said: “Anyone who saw it saw someone in complete control of who he wants to be as a creator.”
Coachella 2026 (April 2026) — Bieber headlined Coachella 2026 in April. In the week of April 25, 2026, following his Coachella performance during the first weekend, his music catalog experienced a 172% increase in streams, with 17 songs simultaneously charting on the Billboard Global 200.
Private Roxy Theatre Concert (March 2026) — On 29 March 2026, Bieber performed a cellphone-free private concert at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California — his first live performance of new material from Swag and Swag II. He performed 25 tracks from both albums, making live debuts for all but three of the songs.
Major Tours
My World Tour (2010–2011) — Bieber’s first headlining world tour.
Believe World Tour (2012–2013) — Major international headlining tour in support of Believe.
Purpose World Tour (2016) — Grossed approximately $256 million; became one of the highest-grossing tours of 2016. Remaining dates cancelled by Bieber in July 2016.
Justice World Tour (2021–2022) — Launched in support of Justice; cancelled in June 2022 following Bieber’s disclosure of Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Commercial Performance
Studio Album Summary
| Album | Year | Billboard 200 Peak | Key Singles |
| My World (EP) | 2009 | #5 | “One Time” (US #17) |
| My World 2.0 | 2010 | #1 | “Baby” feat. Ludacris (US #5) |
| Under the Mistletoe | 2011 | #1 | “Mistletoe” |
| Believe | 2012 | #1 | “Boyfriend” (US #2) |
| Purpose | 2015 | #1 | “What Do You Mean?”, “Sorry”, “Love Yourself” (all US #1) |
| Changes | 2020 | #1 | “Yummy”, “Intentions” |
| Justice | 2021 | #1 | “Peaches” (US #1), “Stay” with The Kid LAROI (US #1) |
| Swag | 2025 | #2 | “Daisies” (US #2), “Yukon” |
| Swag II | 2025 | — | “Speed Demon”, “I Do” |
Billboard Hot 100 Number-One Singles
| Single | Year | Collaborators |
| “Where Are Ü Now” | 2015 | Skrillex & Diplo (Jack Ü) |
| “What Do You Mean?” | 2015 | — |
| “Sorry” | 2015 | — |
| “Love Yourself” | 2016 | Ed Sheeran (songwriter) |
| “I’m the One” | 2017 | DJ Khaled, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne |
| “Despacito” remix | 2017 | Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee |
| “Peaches” | 2021 | Daniel Caesar, Giveon |
| “Stay” | 2021 | The Kid LAROI |
Awards and Honours
Grammy Awards — Wins (2, from 27 nominations)
- Best Dance Recording: “Where Are Ü Now” (Jack Ü feat. Justin Bieber) — 58th Grammy Awards, 2016
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “10,000 Hours” (Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber) — 62nd Grammy Awards, 2020
Grammy Notable Nominations
- Song of the Year: “Peaches” (2022)
- Record of the Year: “Peaches” (2022)
- Album of the Year: Justice (2022)
- Album of the Year: Swag (2026)
68th Grammy Awards (2026): Swag received four nominations. Bieber performed “Yukon” live at the ceremony.
American Music Awards
Multiple wins including Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist (multiple years) and Favorite Pop/Rock Album for My World 2.0.
Billboard Music Awards
Multiple wins across Top Pop Album and Top Male Artist categories.
Juno Awards
Multiple wins for Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, and Artist of the Year. Received six Juno nominations in 2026, including Album of the Year for Swag II.
Guinness World Records
- Most-viewed YouTube video at time of “Baby”‘s peak
- Youngest artist to have debuted a #1 album on the Billboard 200 in 47 years (as of 2010)
- 12 music videos with over 1 billion YouTube views
Musical Style and Influence
Bieber began his career as a teen pop and pop R&B artist, his early music shaped by the production style of the late 2000s R&B landscape. His association with Usher influenced the tonal and vocal direction of his early recordings.
His musical evolution across his albums reflects a consistent shift: from teen pop (My World 2.0) through EDM-influenced pop (Where Are Ü Now, Purpose) to more mature R&B (Changes, Justice) and ultimately to the experimental soul and indie R&B of Swag.
His vocal instrument — a light, high tenor that underwent the normal process of change during adolescence — became a subject of both commercial planning (Island Records extended his contract before his voice had fully changed) and subsequent critical reassessment as it deepened. His later vocal work has been described by reviewers in publications including The New York Times and The Guardian as reflecting greater emotional range and control than his earlier output.
His influence on digital music distribution and fan engagement patterns is frequently discussed in music industry contexts. As Britannica notes: “His discovery via YouTube set the template for social media artist discovery that has defined how the music industry scouts and develops artists since 2010.” He held the record for the most YouTube subscribers of any solo artist for six years (through 2026, he maintains over 77 million subscribers and is the most-subscribed solo artist on the platform).
Business Ventures and Endorsements
Drew House — Bieber co-founded Drew House, a clothing brand launched in January 2019, named after his middle name. The brand produces streetwear-oriented apparel including hoodies, shirts, and accessories. The brand developed significant commercial traction among his fan base and attracted coverage from fashion media.
Music Catalog Sale — In January 2023, BBC News reported that Bieber sold his music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for approximately $200 million, covering rights to his recordings, publishing, and neighboring rights through the sale date.
Endorsement History (selected verified partnerships):
- Proactiv skincare (2010 campaign)
- Nicole by OPI nail polish — “The One Less Lonely Girl Collection” (2010)
- Adidas (2012 endorsement)
- YouTube Red promotional partnerships
- Multiple fragrance lines, including Someday (his debut fragrance, 2011)
His fragrance line, launched in 2011, reportedly generated significant commercial revenue through retail channels, with Someday becoming one of the best-selling celebrity fragrances of its launch year.
Mental Health Advocacy — In 2025, Bieber launched Drew House merchandise collaborations with mental health nonprofits, with portions of proceeds directed to youth mental health programs.
Net Worth
Estimates of Justin Bieber’s net worth consistently cite approximately $300 million, per multiple financial media sources as of 2026. The $200 million music catalog sale in 2023 was the most significant single financial transaction in his career, though it converted a future earnings stream from his back catalog into immediate capital rather than adding entirely new wealth.
Income sources include: touring grosses from multiple world tours; merchandise and brand income including Drew House; endorsements; ongoing music streaming royalties; and the proceeds from the catalog transaction. His RBMG Records deal structure has involved various royalty arrangements across his career.
As with all celebrity net worth estimates based on private arrangements, the $300 million figure is a widely cited estimate rather than a confirmed public accounting.
Family and Personal Life
Hailey Baldwin Bieber — Hailey Baldwin and Bieber had a friendship from around 2015 when they were both connected to Christian ministry communities. They began a relationship in 2018 and became engaged in July 2018. They had a civil courthouse marriage in New York in September 2018, followed by a larger formal ceremony on 30 September 2019 in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) is an American model and the founder of Rhode, a skincare brand she launched in 2022 that has developed a significant direct-to-consumer following.
The couple has been public about their faith, both identifying as Christians with connections to Hillsong Church and related evangelical communities.
Jack Blues Bieber — Their son, Jack Blues Bieber, was born in August 2025 — a detail confirmed through Bieber’s and Hailey’s social media posts and People magazine coverage. Bieber has spoken publicly about fatherhood in multiple verified interview contexts in late 2025 and 2026, describing it as transformative. In a December 2025 interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, he said becoming a father had “shifted everything,” giving him “a purpose that nothing else ever has.”
Jeremy Bieber (father) — Bieber has a relationship with his father Jeremy, who appears occasionally in his public life. Jeremy Bieber remarried and has additional children.
Pattie Mallette (mother) — Bieber’s mother played a central role in his early career, managing his social media presence and YouTube postings before Scooter Braun’s involvement. She is a public figure in her own right through her 2012 memoir and speaking engagements related to faith and recovery.
Health
Lyme Disease
In January 2020, Bieber publicly disclosed on Instagram that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease, acknowledging that this diagnosis had contributed to physical difficulties he had experienced. He described it as affecting his energy and mood and contributing to what some observers had interpreted as behavioral inconsistency. The disclosure was also referenced in his 2020 YouTube documentary series Justin Bieber: Seasons. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites and can produce long-term neurological and physical effects.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (2022)
On 10 June 2022, Bieber posted a video to his Instagram account in which he disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome — a condition involving the varicella-zoster virus that can cause facial nerve paralysis. In the video, Bieber demonstrated the visible paralysis on one side of his face, showing that his eye would not close and that the corner of his mouth was unresponsive. He announced the cancellation of remaining Justice World Tour dates.
Over subsequent months, Bieber provided periodic updates on his recovery. His paralysis gradually resolved, though he has described the experience as one of the most difficult health challenges of his life. His return to music in 2025 with Swag was widely framed in entertainment media in the context of his recovery from this condition.
Mental Health
Bieber has spoken publicly about mental health challenges including anxiety and depression across multiple documented interviews and social media communications beginning approximately in 2017. He has described undergoing therapy and credited his faith, his marriage, and therapeutic support as central to his stability. He has been an advocate for reducing stigma around mental health discussion, and his 2019 documentary series on YouTube and his 2021 access documentary expanded on these themes.
In a March 2019 interview reported by NBC News, Bieber stated he was taking a break from music to focus on his mental health and marriage.
He confirmed in a December 2025 Apple Music interview that he had remained sober since entering treatment in 2020.
Philanthropy
Bieber has participated in various charitable activities, with his most significant verified activities including:
“Stuck with U” (2020) — A collaboration with Ariana Grande, released during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from the single — which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 — were donated to support the First Responders Children’s Foundation, raising funds for families of frontline workers. The song raised millions of dollars for pandemic-related charitable causes.
Pencils of Promise — Bieber has been a documented supporter of the educational nonprofit Pencils of Promise, which builds schools in developing countries. His fans have contributed to fundraising campaigns associated with this organization.
Make-A-Wish Foundation — Bieber has participated in numerous Make-A-Wish Foundation experiences across his career, meeting with children with life-threatening illnesses. Multiple verified Make-A-Wish reports document his participation.
Mental health initiatives (2025) — Drew House merchandise collaborations with mental health nonprofits, donating proceeds to youth mental health programs.
Career Timeline
| Year | Event |
| 1994 | Born 1 March in London, Ontario; raised in Stratford, Ontario |
| ~2006 | Mother begins posting YouTube videos of his informal performances |
| 2007 | Discovered via YouTube by Scooter Braun; introduced to Usher |
| 2008 | Signs with Island Records / RBMG Records, age 13 |
| 2009 | Debut EP My World released (November); “One Time” reaches US #17 |
| 2010 | My World 2.0 released (March); debuted at Billboard 200 #1; youngest solo male to do so in 47 years; “Baby” feat. Ludacris becomes one of best-selling digital singles in US history |
| 2011 | Under the Mistletoe — first Christmas album by male artist to debut at Billboard 200 #1 |
| 2012 | Believe — first artist to have five US #1 albums by age 18 |
| 2013 | Comedy Central Roast appearance; Believe Acoustic released |
| 2014 | DUI arrest in Miami (pleads guilty to lesser charges); various public incidents |
| 2015 | “Where Are Ü Now” (with Jack Ü) released; Purpose released (November); “What Do You Mean?” reaches US #1 |
| 2016 | Grammy win for Best Dance Recording; Purpose produces three consecutive US #1 singles; Purpose World Tour grosses ~$256M; cancels remaining tour dates; “Despacito” remix (2017) ties record for most weeks at US #1 |
| 2018 | Marries Hailey Baldwin civilly in courthouse (September) |
| 2019 | Drew House launched; formal wedding ceremony in South Carolina (September) |
| 2020 | Changes released (February) at Billboard 200 #1; discloses Lyme disease diagnosis; “Stuck with U” with Ariana Grande raises millions for pandemic relief; Grammy win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance |
| 2021 | Justice released (March) at Billboard 200 #1; “Peaches” and “Stay” both reach US #1; Freedom EP released; eight Grammy nominations for Justice (2022 ceremony) |
| Jun 2022 | Discloses Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis; cancels Justice World Tour; partial facial paralysis; recovery over following months |
| Jan 2023 | Sells music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for ~$200M |
| 2023–2024 | Largely absent from public musical activity; begins new music work 2024 |
| Jul 2025 | Swag released (10 July); debuts at Billboard 200 #2; “Daisies” reaches US #2 — his 27th Hot 100 top-ten, tying Janet Jackson |
| Aug 2025 | Son Jack Blues Bieber born |
| Sep 2025 | Swag II released (5 September); 23 tracks |
| Feb 2026 | Performs “Yukon” at 68th Grammy Awards; Swag received four Grammy nominations including Album of the Year |
| Mar 2026 | Private cellphone-free concert at Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood; performs 25 tracks |
| Apr 2026 | Headlines Coachella 2026; 17 songs chart simultaneously on Billboard Global 200 in following week; 172% streams increase |
Lesser-Known Facts
He can play four instruments. Before entering the music industry, Bieber had self-taught proficiency on drums, piano, guitar, and trumpet — none through formal instruction.
His YouTube videos were initially posted for family. His mother began uploading his performances not as a career strategy but to share with relatives and friends who could not attend events. Scooter Braun found them through an unrelated search.
“Baby” is the most platinum-certified single in RIAA history. The Recording Industry Association of America’s data reflects that “Baby,” featuring Ludacris, has accumulated more platinum certifications than any other single in the organization’s certification history — a function of the RIAA’s addition of streaming units to certification calculations.
He held YouTube’s most-subscribed channel for six years. With over 77 million subscribers as of 2026, he remains the most-subscribed solo artist on YouTube and held the platform’s overall record for six years before being surpassed.
The Coachella 2026 performance generated a 172% streaming increase. Following his first Coachella weekend, 17 of his songs simultaneously charted on the Billboard Global 200 and his catalog streams rose 172%, per Wikipedia citing tracking data.
He is the most streamed European/American artist in NetEase Cloud Music’s history. In April 2025, the major Chinese music streaming platform reported Bieber as its most-streamed European/American artist across its 12-year history with more than 11.9 billion total streams.
His 2026 Grammy performance included no shoes. Bieber performed “Yukon” at the Grammy Awards in socks and boxer shorts, strumming guitar through a loop pedal and setting a drum machine pattern. The unconventional staging generated significant entertainment media coverage and discussion.
Verified Quotes
On fatherhood (Apple Music 1, December 2025): “It shifted everything. It gives me a purpose that nothing else ever has.” — Speaking to Zane Lowe about the birth of his son Jack.
On Ramsay Hunt syndrome (Instagram, June 2022): [In a widely viewed video, Bieber demonstrated his facial paralysis and said his eye would not close and his face would not move, asking for prayers.]
On Purpose World Tour cancellation (Instagram, 2016): “I have to be honest with you guys — I am not able to continue the tour in the way it has been going.”
On his Grammy performance (Globe and Mail, citing Tyson Parker, Canada’s Walk of Fame): “Anyone who saw it saw someone in complete control of who he wants to be as a creator.”
FAQ Section
Q: How old is Justin Bieber? Justin Bieber was born on 1 March 1994, making him 32 years old as of July 2026. He turned 32 on 1 March 2026.
Q: Where was Justin Bieber born? Bieber was born in London, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Stratford, Ontario.
Q: Who is Justin Bieber married to? Bieber married American model Hailey Baldwin in a courthouse ceremony in September 2018, followed by a formal ceremony on 30 September 2019. She is known professionally as Hailey Bieber and is the founder of the Rhode skincare brand.
Q: Does Justin Bieber have children? Yes. His son Jack Blues Bieber was born in August 2025, confirmed through social media posts by Bieber and Hailey Bieber and People magazine coverage.
Q: What is Justin Bieber’s net worth? Estimates consistently place his net worth at approximately $300 million as of 2026, reflecting his music career earnings, touring, the Drew House brand, endorsements, and the $200 million sale of his music catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital in January 2023.
Q: How was Justin Bieber discovered? Scooter Braun discovered Bieber’s YouTube videos in 2007 while searching for another artist’s content. Braun arranged an introduction to Usher, and Bieber was subsequently signed to Island Records at age 13.
Q: What is Justin Bieber’s best-selling or most-certified release? “Baby,” featuring Ludacris, is the most platinum-certified single in RIAA history. His debut studio album My World 2.0 made him the youngest solo male to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 in 47 years. His total global records sold is estimated at approximately 150 million as of June 2026.
Q: Which awards has Justin Bieber won? Bieber has won two Grammy Awards: Best Dance Recording for “Where Are Ü Now” (2016) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “10,000 Hours” with Dan + Shay (2020). He has received 27 Grammy nominations total. He has also won multiple American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Juno Awards.
Q: Why did Justin Bieber cancel his Justice World Tour? In June 2022, Bieber disclosed on Instagram that he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome — a condition that caused partial facial paralysis on one side of his face. He was physically unable to perform and cancelled the remaining tour dates. He recovered over the following months.
Q: What health conditions has Justin Bieber publicly discussed? Bieber disclosed a diagnosis of Lyme disease in January 2020, which he said had affected his physical and mental health. In June 2022, he disclosed Ramsay Hunt syndrome — a viral condition causing facial nerve paralysis — which caused him to cancel his Justice World Tour. He has also spoken openly about mental health challenges including anxiety and depression in multiple verified interviews and documentary appearances since approximately 2017. He confirmed sobriety since 2020 in a December 2025 interview.
Q: What are Bieber’s most recent albums? Bieber released Swag on 10 July 2025 (his seventh studio album) and Swag II on 5 September 2025 (his eighth studio album). Swag received four Grammy nominations at the 2026 ceremony including Album of the Year. He performed “Yukon” from the album at the Grammy Awards in February 2026 and headlined Coachella in April 2026.
Q: How many number-one albums has Justin Bieber had? Bieber has had eight number-one albums on the US Billboard 200: My World 2.0 (2010), Under the Mistletoe (2011), Believe (2012), Purpose (2015), Changes (2020), Justice (2021), and notably Swag debuted at number two (2025). He is the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums.
Biography current as of early July 2026. Bieber’s recording career is ongoing.