Justin Bieber facts for kids

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Quick facts for kids Justin Bieber
Bieber in 2015
Born	Justin Drew Bieber (1994-03-01) March 1, 1994 (age 31) London, Ontario, Canada
Education	St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Years active	2007–present
Works	Discography videography performances
Spouse(s)	Hailey Baldwin (m. 2018)
Children	1
Parent(s)	Pattie Mallette (mother)
Family	Baldwin (by marriage)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B dance-pop EDM
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Island EMI Universal

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Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He is considered a pop icon and is famous for his music that mixes different styles. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by a talent manager named Scooter Braun. He was then brought to the United States by the singer Usher.

Bieber became very famous with his first album, My World 2.0 (2010). It reached the top of the US Billboard 200 chart. This made him the youngest solo male artist to have a number-one album in 47 years. The album's most popular song, "Baby", became one of the best-selling singles ever.

His first EP, My World (2009), made him a teen idol around the world. He later explored different music styles like dance-pop and EDM. His albums Purpose (2015), Changes (2020), and Justice (2021) were all very successful. He has had many number-one singles, including "Love Yourself", "Sorry", "Peaches", and "Stay".

Bieber is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 150 million records sold. He has won many awards, including two Grammy Awards, one Latin Grammy Award, and eight Juno Awards. He also holds 33 Guinness World Records. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2011.

Early Life and Family
Music Career
Artistry and Music Style
Personal Life
Charity Work
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Discography
Filmography
Tours
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Early Life and Family

Justin Drew Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada. He was raised in the nearby city of Stratford, Ontario. His parents, Jeremy Bieber and Pattie Mallette, were not married and were very young when he was born. His mother, Pattie, raised him with the help of her own parents.

Bieber has three younger half-siblings from his father's other relationships. He also has a stepsister. He attended a French-language school in Stratford and graduated from high school in 2012 with a high grade point average.

As a child, Bieber learned to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet. When he was 12, he entered a local singing competition and placed second. His mother, Pattie, posted a video of his performance on YouTube for family and friends. She kept uploading videos of him singing, and he quickly became popular on the website.

Music Career

2007–2009: How It All Started

Bieber at a signing event in 2009

In 2007, a talent manager named Scooter Braun accidentally clicked on one of Bieber's YouTube videos. He was very impressed and tracked down Bieber's family. At first, Bieber's mother was hesitant but eventually let her son go to Atlanta, Georgia, with Braun to record demo tapes.

A week later, Bieber sang for the famous R&B singer Usher. Usher and Braun created a record label called RBMG Records and signed Bieber. He then moved to Atlanta with his mother to start his music career.

Bieber's first single, "One Time", was released in 2009 and became a hit. His first EP, My World, was released in November 2009. It was very successful, and he became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

2010–2011: Worldwide Fame

Bieber performing at the 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll

In January 2010, Bieber released "Baby" featuring the rapper Ludacris. The song was a massive international hit. It made him a global superstar. His first full album, My World 2.0, came out in March 2010 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. This made him the youngest solo male artist to have a number-one album since Stevie Wonder in 1963.

To promote his music, Bieber went on his first headlining tour, the My World Tour. He also appeared on many popular TV shows. In 2011, he released a 3D concert film called Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, which was a box office success.

On November 1, 2011, Bieber released a Christmas album called Under the Mistletoe. It was the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

2012–2014: A More Mature Sound

Bieber at the 2012 NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France

In 2012, Bieber released his third studio album, Believe. The album had a more mature sound, mixing dance-pop and R&B. The first single, "Boyfriend", was a huge hit. The album debuted at number one, making it his fourth number-one album.

He promoted the album with the Believe Tour, which started in September 2012. In 2013, he released a collection of songs called Journals. This project showed a more personal and R&B-influenced side of his music.

2015–2017: The Purpose Era

Bieber and his manager Scooter Braun in Rosemont, Illinois, in 2015

After taking some time off, Bieber returned in 2015 with a new sound. He collaborated with Jack Ü (a duo made of DJs Skrillex and Diplo) on the song "Where Are Ü Now". The song won a Grammy Award.

His fourth album, Purpose, was released in November 2015. It included three number-one singles: "What Do You Mean?", "Sorry", and "Love Yourself". The album was a huge success worldwide and showed his growth as an artist. He went on the Purpose World Tour to support the album.

In 2017, Bieber was featured on the remix of "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. The song became one of the biggest hits of all time, topping charts in many countries. He was also featured on DJ Khaled's number-one hit "I'm the One".

2020–Present: Changes, Justice, and Swag

In 2020, Bieber released his fifth album, Changes. The album had an R&B feel and debuted at number one. This made him the youngest solo artist to have seven number-one albums in the US. That same year, he released the song "Stuck with U" with Ariana Grande to raise money for charity.

His sixth album, Justice, was released in 2021. It also debuted at number one, along with its single "Peaches". This made Bieber the first solo male artist to have a song and an album debut at number one at the same time. Later that year, his song "Stay" with The Kid Laroi also became a number-one hit.

In 2025, Bieber released his seventh studio album, Swag. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's lead single, "Daisies", also reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

Artistry and Music Style

Bieber says his musical inspirations include Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, and Justin Timberlake.

Bieber's music is mainly pop and R&B, but he has also explored dance-pop and EDM. He has said that artists like Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Usher, and Boyz II Men have inspired him.

When he started his career, his music was often described as teen pop. As he got older, his music style changed. His album Believe was influenced by Justin Timberlake's music, and Purpose had a modern electronic sound.

Bieber's voice has also changed over the years. He started as a boy soprano before his voice deepened with puberty. As an adult, he is a tenor and is known for his smooth and soft singing style.

Personal Life

Bieber is open about his Christian faith and says it is an important part of his life. He often shares messages about his beliefs with his fans.

On July 7, 2018, Bieber got engaged to model Hailey Baldwin. The two had been friends for a long time. They got married in a private ceremony in September 2018 and had a larger wedding ceremony with family and friends on September 30, 2019. In May 2024, the couple announced they were expecting their first child. They welcomed their son, Jack Blues, on August 23, 2024.

Bieber has been open about his health. In 2020, he shared that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease. In 2022, he was diagnosed with a condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. He had to postpone some tour dates to focus on his recovery.

Charity Work

Bieber is known for his support of various charities. He is a big supporter of Pencils of Promise, an organization that builds schools in developing countries. He has helped raise money for the charity and has served as a celebrity spokesperson.

He has also supported other causes, such as animal rights, disaster relief, and children's hospitals. After the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, he donated money from his concerts to help the victims. In 2020, he and Ariana Grande released the song "Stuck With U," and all the money raised went to the First Responders Children's Foundation.

Images for kids

Bieber performing in Indonesia during his My World Tour in 2011
Bieber performing during his Believe Tour in October 2012
Bieber performing in Kraków, Poland, during the Purpose World Tour in 2016
Bieber being greeted by the US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mike Mullen, in 2011. Bieber is one of Canada's most successful musical exports.
Bieber performing in Zürich in 2011; he often wore purple clothes at the beginning of his career.
Bieber (left) wearing ripped jeans and skate shoes during his Purpose World Tour
Waxwork of Bieber at Madame Tussauds, London
"Beliebers" gathering around the hotel where Bieber is supposed to be inside in Oslo, Norway in May 2012
Bieber's mugshots taken on January 23, 2014, after being detained by police in Miami Beach