Justin Bieber facts for kids
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Justin Drew Bieber
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| Other names | Bizzle |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Family | Baldwin family (by marriage) |
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Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He is famous for mixing different music styles and for his big impact on modern popular music around the world.
Justin Bieber was discovered by music executive Scooter Braun in 2008. He signed with RBMG Records and became well-known with his first mini-album, My World (2009). He quickly became a teen idol. As of 2024, he is one of the most-followed people on Twitter.
Bieber is one of the best-selling music artists ever. He has sold over 150 million records worldwide. He has won many awards, including two Grammy Awards, eight Juno Awards, and 26 Billboard Music Awards. Time magazine called him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2011.
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Early Life and Discovery
Justin Drew Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario. He grew up in Stratford. His parents, Jeremy Bieber and Pattie Mallette, were 18 when he was born and separated soon after. His mother raised him with help from her parents. Justin has always stayed in touch with his father.
Justin has three younger half-siblings from his father's side. He went to French-language elementary schools and later graduated from high school in 2012.
Growing up, Justin learned to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet. In 2007, when he was 12, he sang Ne-Yo's "So Sick" in a local singing contest and came in second. His mother posted videos of his performances on YouTube. His videos became very popular. He also performed on the streets in front of the Avon Theatre, playing a rented guitar.
Music Career Beginnings
How Justin Bieber Was Discovered
In 2007, Scooter Braun, a former music executive, accidentally clicked on one of Justin's YouTube videos. He was very impressed. Braun found Justin's school and contacted his mother, Pattie. She agreed to let Justin go to Atlanta with Braun to record demo tapes. A week later, Justin sang for the famous artist Usher.
Justin soon signed with Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG). This was a company started by Braun and Usher. Justin Timberlake also wanted to sign Bieber, but Usher won. In October 2008, Justin signed with Island Records. He then moved to Atlanta with his mother to work more with Braun and Usher. Braun became Justin's official manager in 2008.
First Songs and Albums
Justin's first song, "One Time", was released in July 2009. It quickly became a hit in Canada and the United States. It was certified platinum in both countries. His first mini-album, My World, came out on November 17, 2009. Other songs from the album, like "One Less Lonely Girl", also became popular. He was the first solo artist to have four songs in the top 40 before his first album was even released.
My World was certified platinum in the US and double platinum in Canada and the UK. To promote his music, Justin performed on many TV shows. He also sang "Someday at Christmas" for US President Barack Obama at the White House in December 2009.
Rise to Global Stardom
My World 2.0 and Never Say Never
In January 2010, Justin released "Baby" from his first full album, My World 2.0. The song featured Ludacris and became a huge international hit. It reached number five in the US. Justin also sang the opening line for the charity song "We Are the World" to help Haiti after an earthquake.
My World 2.0 was released in March 2010. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. This made Justin the youngest male solo artist to top that chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963. The album also reached number one in Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
In July 2010, Justin's music video for "Baby" became the most viewed video on YouTube at the time. Around this time, Justin's voice started to get deeper because of puberty. He worked with a vocal coach to manage this change.
A 3-D movie about Justin, called Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, came out on February 11, 2011. It showed parts of his life and concert footage. The movie was a big success, earning over $99 million worldwide. It became the highest-grossing concert film ever. In November 2011, Justin released his second studio album, Under the Mistletoe, which was a Christmas-themed album. It became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200.
Purpose Album Success
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In February 2015, Justin released "Where Are Ü Now" with Jack Ü. This song won him his first Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. On August 28, 2015, he released "What Do You Mean?" as the first song from his fourth album, Purpose. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. This made him the youngest male solo artist to achieve a number-one debut on that chart.
The album's next singles, "Sorry" and "Love Yourself", also reached number one in the US. This made Justin the first male artist in almost ten years to have three number-one songs from one album. Purpose was released on November 13, 2015, and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It was one of the best-selling albums of 2015. Justin then started his Purpose World Tour in March 2016.
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In January 2016, Justin made UK chart history. He became the first artist to have the top three songs on the UK Singles Chart at the same time. These songs were "Love Yourself," "Sorry," and "What Do You Mean?". In July 2016, he released "Cold Water" with Major Lazer and MØ. He also featured on DJ Snake's "Let Me Love You" in August 2016.
Recent Collaborations and Albums
In April 2017, Justin featured on a remix of "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. This was his first song where he sang in Spanish. It became a huge worldwide hit, breaking many chart records. It tied the record for the most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
He also featured on DJ Khaled's "I'm the One" in April 2017. This song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In June 2017, he was featured on David Guetta's "2U". In July 2017, Justin cancelled the rest of his Purpose World Tour due to "unforeseen circumstances."
In May 2019, Justin and Ed Sheeran released "I Don't Care". It became a number-one hit in 26 countries. He also featured on a remix of Billie Eilish's "Bad Guy". In October 2019, he released "10,000 Hours" with country duo Dan + Shay. This song won him a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
In December 2019, Justin announced his fifth album, Changes, and a new tour. The first song from the album, "Yummy", came out in January 2020. He also released a docu-series called Justin Bieber: Seasons about his life and new music. Changes was released on February 14, 2020, and debuted at number one in the UK and US.
In May 2020, Justin and Ariana Grande released "Stuck with U" to help raise money for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. This song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In September 2020, he released "Holy" with Chance the Rapper. His sixth album, Justice, was released on March 19, 2021. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The song "Peaches" from the album also debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
On Easter 2021, Justin surprise-released Freedom, a gospel-inspired mini-album. In July 2021, he released "Stay" with the Kid Laroi. This song also reached number one in the US. In October 2021, he released a new documentary film called Justin Bieber: Our World. He also announced his Justice World Tour for 2022.
In January 2023, Justin sold his music rights for over $200 million. He also made guest appearances on songs by Don Toliver and Diddy.
Musical Style
Influences and Sound
Justin Bieber has said that artists like Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Boyz II Men, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Tupac, Usher, and Kanye West have inspired his music. He once said that he is "definitely influenced by Michael Jackson and Boyz II Men and people who were black artists—that's what I like."
Justin's music uses different styles, mainly pop and R&B. He also sometimes includes dance-pop or EDM in his songs.
Voice Development
When he first started, Justin sang with a high, clear voice, like a boy soprano. His voice changed as he went through puberty. This was clear during his performance of "Pray" in 2010. Music critics noted that his voice was getting deeper.
Justin started taking voice lessons in 2008. As an adult singer, his voice is a tenor. This means he can sing a wide range of notes, from low to high.
Achievements and Records
Justin Bieber has sold about 150 million records worldwide. This makes him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
In 2011, he received a star in front of the Avon Theatre in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. This is where he used to perform when he was younger. In 2012, he was given the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the former Prime Minister of Canada.
In 2013, Justin received a Diamond award for his song "Baby". This award is given for selling over 10 million copies. He has received four Diamond certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has won two Grammy Awards, one Latin Grammy Award, and many other awards. He holds the record for the most wins at the MTV Europe Music Awards (22 awards).
Justin is the youngest solo artist to have eight number-one albums in the US. He is also the first artist in Spotify history to have 15 songs streamed over 1 billion times.
After his album Purpose was released, Justin set many global records. He was the first artist since Elvis Presley in 2005 to replace his own song at number one on the UK Singles Chart. He was also the first artist to have the top three songs on the UK Singles Chart at the same time.
Justin has achieved great success on many Billboard charts. Eight of his songs have reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. He is the first artist to have new number-one songs in back-to-back weeks on the Hot 100. He is also the youngest male solo artist to debut at number one in the US. His song "Despacito" spent the most weeks at number one on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs Chart.
Justin has set 33 Guinness World Records. These include records for the most streamed song and album on Spotify in one week. He was named the "Greatest Pop Star of 2016" by Billboard magazine.
Business Ventures
Justin Bieber has several business interests. In 2010, he partnered with Nicole by OPI to launch a nail polish line. It sold one million bottles in less than two months. He has also endorsed brands like Adidas and Calvin Klein.
Justin has released four perfumes. His first perfume, Someday, made over three million US dollars in sales in less than three weeks. He also launched his own clothing line called "Drew House" in 2019. It features a yellow smiley-face logo. In 2019, he released his own deodorant line called "Here + Now".
In October 2020, Justin worked with Crocs to create a special edition of their famous clogs. In 2021, he teamed up with Tim Hortons to launch "timbiebs," a special version of their Timbits. This helped increase Tim Hortons' sales. In 2022, they partnered again for a "Biebs Brew" cold coffee.
In December 2022, Justin launched a clean water company called "Generosity." It aims to provide clean drinking water and reduce plastic waste. He showed 150 water fountains at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Personal Life
Justin Bieber lives in the United States. He has an O-1 visa, which is for people with "extraordinary ability" in their field. He has said he is not interested in becoming a US citizen and has praised Canada's healthcare system. However, he reportedly started the process of becoming an American citizen after his marriage. He owns homes in Beverly Hills and Ontario.
Justin Bieber became engaged to model Hailey Baldwin on July 7, 2018. They had a civil marriage in September 2018. They had an official wedding ceremony in Bluffton, South Carolina, on September 30, 2019. On May 9, 2024, Justin announced that he and Hailey were expecting their first child. Their son was born on August 23, 2024.
Justin has said he is a faithful Christian. He believes he communicates with God through prayer.
Giving Back
Justin Bieber supports Pencils of Promise, a charity that builds schools in developing countries. He helps promote their campaigns and donates money from his concerts and products. In 2010, he supported a campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to encourage adopting pets.
In March 2011, Justin donated his hair to Ellen DeGeneres. It was sold on eBay for over $40,000, and the money went to an animal rescue charity. After the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in 2011, he donated money from his concerts to the Japanese Red Cross. In 2011 and 2012, he asked his fans to donate to Charity: Water, which provides clean drinking water.
In 2013, Justin launched a campaign to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. He raised $3 million and traveled to the Philippines. For his work there, he received a star on the Philippine Walk of Fame.
In February 2020, Justin donated $100,000 to a fan who works in mental health awareness. He also donated to a children's foundation in China for COVID-19 relief. Justin and Ariana Grande released the song "Stuck With U" to raise money for first responders during the pandemic.
In March 2021, Justin visited a prison in California with his wife and pastor. He met with inmates and promised to provide buses for their families to visit them. He called it a "life-changing experience."
Discography
- Studio albums
- My World 2.0 (2010)
- Under the Mistletoe (2011)
- Believe (2012)
- Purpose (2015)
- Changes (2020)
- Justice (2021)
Filmography
- Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)
- Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)
- Zoolander 2 (2016)
- Justin Bieber: Seasons (2020)
- Justin Bieber: Our World (2021)
Tours
- Urban Behavior Tour (2009)
- My World Tour (2010–2011)
- Believe Tour (2012–2013)
- Purpose World Tour (2016–2017)
- Justice World Tour (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Justin Bieber para niños
- List of best-selling music artists
- List of highest-certified music artists in the United States
- List of best-selling singles in the United States
- List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones
- UK Singles Chart records and statistics
- List of Canadian Grammy Award winners and nominees
- Forbes Celebrity 100
- List of Spotify streaming records
- List of most-streamed artists on Spotify
- List of most-subscribed YouTube channels
- List of most-followed Instagram accounts
- List of most-followed Twitter accounts
