Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Justin Bieber
How Justin Bieber built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter recognized as a pop icon. Discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun and Usher, who subsequently signed him to RBMG Records, Bieber gained international recognition with his debut EP, My World (2009), establishing him as a teen idol. He is known for his performances across multiple genres.
2007: Scooter Braun Discovers Bieber
In 2007, Scooter Braun accidentally clicked on one of Justin Bieber's YouTube videos where he was covering Ne-Yo's "So Sick". Impressed, Braun contacted Bieber's mother and, after initial reluctance, she allowed Bieber to go with Braun to Atlanta, Georgia, to record demo tapes. Bieber began singing for Usher one week later.
2007: Singing Competition and YouTube Uploads
In early 2007, at age 12, Justin Bieber performed Ne-Yo's "So Sick" for a local singing competition in Stratford, in which he placed second. His mother, Mallette, posted a video of the performance on YouTube. In 2007, Bieber busked shows in front of the Avon Theatre steps with a rented guitar.
October 2008: Signing with Island Records
In October 2008, L.A. Reid signed Justin Bieber to Island Records (resulting in a joint venture between RBMG and Island Records).
2008: Voice Coaching with Jan Smith
In 2008, Justin Bieber started receiving voice coaching from Jan Smith.
2008: Discovery by Scooter Braun and Usher
In 2008, Justin Bieber was discovered by Scooter Braun and brought to the U.S. by Usher. Braun and Usher then formed RBMG Records to sign Bieber in October of that year.
July 2009: Release of "One Time"
In July 2009, Justin Bieber's first single, "One Time", was released to radio. The song reached number 12 on the Canadian Hot 100 during its first week of release.
November 2009: Pre-Release YouTube Fanbase
In November 2009, prior to the release of his debut album 'My World', Justin Bieber had already developed a significant fanbase on YouTube, attracting millions of views to his videos.
November 17, 2009: Release of My World EP
On November 17, 2009, Justin Bieber's first release, an extended play titled My World, was released. The album's second single, "One Less Lonely Girl", and two promotional singles, "Love Me" and "Favorite Girl", were released exclusively on the iTunes Store.
December 20, 2009: Performance at the White House
On December 20, 2009, Justin Bieber performed Ron Miller and Bryan Wells's "Someday at Christmas" for US president Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House for Christmas in Washington, which aired on US television broadcaster TNT.
2009: Release of My World
In 2009, Justin Bieber's debut extended play, My World, was released to international recognition and established him as a teen idol.
2009: Rise of "Bieber Fever"
In 2009, following the release of his singles "One Time" and "One Less Lonely Girl", Justin Bieber's popularity led him to appear on shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show, achieving a global fandom known as 'Beliebers'. His popularity was labeled 'Bieber Fever'.
2009: "Bad Romance" YouTube Record
In July 2010, Justin Bieber's video for "Baby" surpassed Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" (2009) as the most viewed, and most disliked, YouTube video at the time.
January 2010: Release of "Baby"
In January 2010, the song "Baby" featuring Ludacris, was released from Justin Bieber's debut album, My World 2.0. The song became an international hit.
January 31, 2010: Presenter at the Grammy Awards
On January 31, 2010, Justin Bieber was a presenter at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
March 12, 2010: "Wavin' Flag" Release
On March 12, 2010, a version of K'naan's "Wavin' Flag", recorded by a collective of Canadian musicians known as Young Artists for Haiti, was released. Justin Bieber is featured in the song, performing the closing lines.
April 2010: Release of "Somebody to Love" Remix
In April 2010, Justin Bieber released the single "Somebody to Love" from My World 2.0, and later released a remix featuring his mentor Usher.
May 2010: Feature in "Rich Girl"
In May 2010, Justin Bieber featured in rapper Soulja Boy's song "Rich Girl".
September 12, 2010: Performance at the MTV Video Music Awards
On September 12, 2010, Justin Bieber performed a medley of his singles "U Smile", "Baby", and "Somebody to Love", and briefly played the drums, at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.
September 23, 2010: Guest Appearance in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
On September 23, 2010, Justin Bieber guest-starred in the season premiere of the CBS American crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, playing a "troubled teen who is faced with a difficult decision regarding his only brother".
October 2010: Release of First Book
In October 2010, Justin Bieber released his first book, Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story, an autobiography with text from Bieber and photographs from Robert Caplin.
November 26, 2010: Release of My Worlds Acoustic
On November 26, 2010, Justin Bieber's acoustic album, My Worlds Acoustic, was released in the United States and featured acoustic versions of songs from his previous albums, and accompanied the release of a new song titled "Pray".
2010: Debut Performance of "Pray" at American Music Awards
During the debut performance of Justin Bieber's song "Pray" at the 2010 American Music Awards, his voice was evidencing the changes of puberty.
2010: Release of My World 2.0
In 2010, Justin Bieber rose to mainstream fame with his debut album, My World 2.0, which topped the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male to do so in 47 years. The lead single, "Baby" featuring Ludacris, became one of the best selling singles in the U.S.
2010: Partnership with Proactiv and Nicole by OPI
In 2010, Justin Bieber signed a deal with Proactiv and partnered with Nicole by OPI to launch a nail polish line called "The One Less Lonely Girl Collection," sold exclusively at Walmart.
2010: Support for PETA campaign
In 2010, Justin Bieber supported a campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) by urging fans to adopt abandoned pets from shelters.
2010: "Beliebers" Among Top Words
In 2010, Justin Bieber's fanbase, known as "Beliebers", was recognized as one of the top words of the year, highlighting his growing popularity.
2010: MTV Award for Best New Artist
Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Best New Artist in 2010.
2010: "Baby" Music Video Popularity
The music video for Justin Bieber's song "Baby" became one of the most-liked videos on YouTube, receiving over 24 million likes since its upload in 2010.
February 11, 2011: Release of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"
On February 11, 2011, Justin Bieber's 3-D part-biopic, part-concert film, "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never", directed by Jon M. Chu, was released and topped the box office, grossing an estimated $12.4 million on its opening day.
February 14, 2011: Release of "Never Say Never – The Remixes"
On February 14, 2011, Justin Bieber's second remix album, "Never Say Never – The Remixes", was released. It featured remixes of songs from his debut album and included guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, Chris Brown, and Kanye West.
February 17, 2011: CSI Episode Airing
On February 17, 2011, Justin Bieber was in a subsequent episode of the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation series, in which his character is killed.
March 2011: Donation to The Gentle Barn
In March 2011, Justin Bieber donated his hair to Ellen DeGeneres on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which was then sold on eBay for over $40,000 to benefit The Gentle Barn, an animal rescue charity.
May 2011: Donation to Japanese Red Cross
In May 2011, Justin Bieber donated proceeds from his concerts in Japan to the Japanese Red Cross, following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
June 2011: Award at CMT Music Awards and Forbes Ranking
In June 2011, Justin Bieber won his first award in country music for Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards for "That Should Be Me" (featuring Rascal Flatts). Also in June 2011, he was ranked No. 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, earning $53 million in a 12-month period.
November 1, 2011: Release of "Under the Mistletoe" album
On November 1, 2011, Justin Bieber released his second studio album, "Under the Mistletoe", a Christmas-themed album. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
December 2011: Donation to Whitney Elementary School
In December 2011, Justin Bieber donated $100,000 to Whitney Elementary School in Las Vegas to support students from low-income families.
2011: Launch of Someday Fragrance
In 2011, Justin Bieber launched his debut fragrance, 'Someday', which grossed over three million US dollars in sales at Macy's in under three weeks.
2011: Star Honoring in Stratford, Ontario
In 2011, Justin Bieber was honored with a star in front of Avon Theater in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, where he used to busk.
2011: Forbes List of the top ten most powerful celebrities
In 2011, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.
2011: Release of Under the Mistletoe
In 2011, Justin Bieber's second album, Under the Mistletoe, became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut atop the chart.
January 2012: V Magazine Interview on Music Content
In January 2012, Justin Bieber told V magazine that he wanted to sing about love and be respected by everyone, avoiding topics like sex, drugs, and swearing.
February 2012: Featured on Far East Movement's "Live My Life"
In February 2012, Justin Bieber was featured on the song "Live My Life" by Far East Movement, from their fourth studio album, Dirty Bass.
March 26, 2012: Release of "Boyfriend"
On March 26, 2012, Justin Bieber released "Boyfriend", the first single from his upcoming album "Believe". The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.
May 2012: "Justin Bieber's Believe" entered production
In May 2012, "Justin Bieber's Believe" entered production.
May 29, 2012: Release of "Die in Your Arms"
On May 29, 2012, Justin Bieber released "Die in Your Arms" as the first promotional single from his album "Believe".
June 11, 2012: Release of "As Long as You Love Me"
On June 11, 2012, Justin Bieber released "As Long as You Love Me" (featuring Big Sean), as the second single from his album "Believe". It peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 2012: Launch of Girlfriend Fragrance
In June 2012, Justin Bieber launched his second fragrance, 'Girlfriend'.
June 19, 2012: Release of "Believe" album
On June 19, 2012, Justin Bieber's third studio album, "Believe", was released by Island Records. It marked a musical departure from his previous teen pop sound and incorporated elements of dance-pop and R&B.
September 2012: Featured on Carly Rae Jepsen's "Beautiful"
In September 2012, Justin Bieber was featured on "Beautiful", a song from Carly Rae Jepsen's second studio album, Kiss.
September 2012: Start of the Believe Tour
The Believe Tour, which promoted Justin Bieber's album, began in Glendale, Arizona, in September 2012.
October 2012: Release of "Beauty and a Beat"
In October 2012, Justin Bieber released "Beauty and a Beat" (featuring Nicki Minaj), the third single from his album Believe. The music video broke the record for most views in 24 hours.
November 23, 2012: Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
On November 23, 2012, Justin Bieber was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the former Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper.
December 14, 2012: Announcement of "Believe Acoustic" album
On December 14, 2012, Justin Bieber announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he would release an acoustic album titled "Believe Acoustic".
2012: Endorsement of Adidas
In 2012, Justin Bieber endorsed Adidas, alongside Derrick Rose and Venus Williams.
2012: Release of Believe
In 2012, Justin Bieber explored dance-pop on his third album, Believe. The acoustic re-release of Believe made him the first artist in Billboard history to have five US number-one albums by the age of 18.
2012: Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities List
In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities and the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
2012: Campaign to donate on Twitter
In 2012, on his birthday, Justin Bieber launched his campaign to urge his followers to donate on Twitter to Charity: Water, a nonprofit that brings potable drinking water to people in developing countries.
January 2013: Most-Followed Person on Twitter
In January 2013, Justin Bieber surpassed Lady Gaga to become the most-followed person on Twitter for the first time, holding the record for 11 months.
January 29, 2013: Release of "Believe Acoustic" album
On January 29, 2013, Justin Bieber released "Believe Acoustic", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making him the first artist in history to have five number-one albums in the US before turning 19.
February 9, 2013: Hosting and Musical Guest Appearance on "Saturday Night Live"
On February 9, 2013, Justin Bieber returned to Saturday Night Live as the host and musical guest. His appearance was panned by critics and cast members.
July 2013: Launch of The Key Fragrance
In July 2013, Justin Bieber launched his third fragrance, 'The Key'.
August 2013: Leak of "Slave to the Rhythm" remix
In August 2013, a remixed duet version of Michael Jackson's unreleased song "Slave to the Rhythm", featuring Justin Bieber, leaked online, causing controversy.
October 3, 2013: Announcement of Music Mondays
On October 3, 2013, Justin Bieber announced that he would release a new song every Monday for 10 weeks as a lead-up to the film "Justin Bieber's Believe".
December 9, 2013: Release of "Confident" and announcement of "Journals"
On December 9, 2013, Justin Bieber released "Confident" (featuring Chance the Rapper) as the final song of Music Mondays. It was also announced that all 10 tracks would be featured on the compilation album "Journals".
December 23, 2013: Availability of "Journals" on iTunes
From December 23, 2013, Justin Bieber's compilation album "Journals" was available for purchase via iTunes for a limited time.
December 25, 2013: Release of "Justin Bieber's Believe"
Justin Bieber's film "Justin Bieber's Believe", was released on December 25, 2013. The film is a follow-up to Bieber's first theatrical film "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never", with Jon M. Chu returning as director.
2013: #GiveBackPhilippines campaign
In 2013, Justin Bieber launched his online #GiveBackPhilippines campaign to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan, raising $3 million and traveling to the Philippines.
2013: Diamond Award from RIAA for "Baby"
In 2013, Justin Bieber received a Diamond award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his single "Baby", which became the highest-certified digital single of all time at the time.
2013: Forbes List Inclusion
In 2013, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities and the Forbes Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
January 9, 2014: End of "Journals" availability on iTunes
On January 9, 2014, Justin Bieber's compilation album "Journals" was no longer available for purchase via iTunes.
April 2014: Transfer to Def Jam Recordings
In April 2014, due to the disbanding of The Island Def Jam Music Group, Justin Bieber was transferred to Def Jam Recordings.
November 2014: Forbes 30 Under 30 and release of "Home to Mama"
In November 2014, Justin Bieber topped Forbes magazine's Forbes 30 Under 30 annual ranking. In November 2014, Bieber also released a song titled "Home to Mama" (featuring Cody Simpson).
2014: Launch of Justin Bieber Collector's Edition Fragrance
In 2014, Justin Bieber launched his latest fragrance, 'Justin Bieber Collector's Edition'.
2014: Forbes List Inclusion
In 2014, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
February 2015: Release of "Where Are Ü Now"
In February 2015, Justin Bieber released "Where Are Ü Now", a collaboration with Jack Ü. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 2015: Appearances on Comedy Central Roast, Lip Sync Battle and in Carly Rae Jepsen's music video
In March 2015, Justin Bieber was the featured roastee in Comedy Central's annual roast special, was a contestant on Lip Sync Battle, and made an appearance in the music video for Carly Rae Jepsen's single "I Really Like You".
June 2015: Teamed up with StarShop
In June 2015, Justin Bieber partnered with StarShop, a new shopping app launched by Kevin Harrington.
August 28, 2015: Release of "What Do You Mean?"
On August 28, 2015, Justin Bieber released "What Do You Mean?" as the lead single from his fourth studio album, "Purpose". It debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
September 4, 2015: Featured on Travis Scott's "Maria I'm Drunk"
On September 4, 2015, Justin Bieber was co-featured alongside Young Thug on the album track "Maria I'm Drunk", from Travis Scott's debut studio album, Rodeo.
October 23, 2015: Release of "Sorry"
On October 23, 2015, Justin Bieber released "Sorry" as the second single from his album "Purpose", which debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
November 11, 2015: Purpose World Tour Announcement
On November 11, 2015, Justin Bieber announced the launch of the Purpose World Tour.
November 13, 2015: Purpose Album Release
On November 13, 2015, Justin Bieber released his album "Purpose," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his sixth album to achieve this milestone. The album became the fourth best-selling album of 2015.
2015: Release of "Where Are Ü Now" and Purpose
In 2015, Justin Bieber explored EDM with his single "Where Are Ü Now", which won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. This influenced his fourth album, Purpose, which yielded the singles "Love Yourself", "Sorry", and "What Do You Mean?". All three peaked the Billboard Hot 100, and simultaneously entered the top three spots on the UK singles chart, making him the first musical act to do so in the chart's history.
2015: EDM-driven album Purpose
In 2015, Justin Bieber released his EDM-driven album 'Purpose'. The album was described as reaching beyond the moment and trends of that period, leading some to consider Bieber a serious creative artist. The album was compared to Madonna's 'Ray of Light', Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill', and Justin Timberlake's 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'.
2015: Release of 'Purpose' Album
In 2015, Justin Bieber released the EDM-fuelled album Purpose, where he collaborated with Skrillex, and explored serious themes such as "life experiences", through "feel-good music".
January 8, 2016: UK Chart History
On January 8, 2016, Justin Bieber became the first artist in UK chart history to occupy the entire top three positions on the UK Singles Chart with "Love Yourself," "Sorry," and "What Do You Mean?".
January 23, 2016: "Sorry" reached number one on Billboard Hot 100
On the week charting January 23, 2016, Justin Bieber's song "Sorry" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his second number-one single on the chart.
February 12, 2016: Vinyl Release of First Four Albums
On February 12, 2016, Justin Bieber's first four albums were released on vinyl for the first time.
March 8, 2016: "Company" announced as fourth single from "Purpose"
On March 8, 2016, "Company", an album track on Justin Bieber's "Purpose", was announced as the fourth single.
March 9, 2016: Purpose World Tour Start
On March 9, 2016, Justin Bieber's Purpose World Tour commenced in Seattle, Washington.
May 13, 2016: Featured on "Juke Jam"
On May 13, 2016, Justin Bieber was featured on the album track "Juke Jam" from Chance the Rapper's third mixtape, Coloring Book.
June 2016: Purpose Album Sales Update
As of June 2016, Justin Bieber's album, Purpose, had sold 4.5 million copies globally.
July 22, 2016: Release of "Cold Water"
On July 22, 2016, Justin Bieber released "Cold Water" with Major Lazer and MØ. It debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his third number-two debut.
August 2016: Featured on "Let Me Love You"
In August 2016, Justin Bieber was featured on French DJ DJ Snake's single "Let Me Love You." The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
September 2016: Featured on Post Malone's "Deja Vu"
In September 2016, Justin Bieber was featured on Post Malone's single "Deja Vu," which appeared on the album Stoney.
2016: Forbes List Inclusion
In 2016, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
2016: "Love Yourself" Topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart
In 2016, Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart, followed by "Sorry" at number two, making Bieber only the third artist in history to hold the top-two positions of the Billboard Year-End Hot 100.
2016: Billboard's Greatest Pop Star
Justin Bieber was named the number one artist on Billboard's Social 50 chart for the 2010s and ranked as the magazine's greatest pop star of 2016. He was also named Billboard's top male artist for 2016.
April 17, 2017: Release of "Despacito" remix featuring Bieber
On April 17, 2017, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee released a remix of their song "Despacito" featuring Justin Bieber. It was Bieber's first song in which he sang in Spanish and became a worldwide success.
April 28, 2017: Release of "I'm the One"
On April 28, 2017, Justin Bieber, along with Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne, provided vocals on DJ Khaled's single "I'm the One", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 9, 2017: Featured on "2U"
On June 9, 2017, Justin Bieber was featured on French DJ David Guetta's song "2U". The music video featured Victoria's Secret models lip-syncing to the song.
July 2017: Chinese Government Bans Justin Bieber
In July 2017, the Chinese government banned Justin Bieber from performing in China due to his controversial behavior, citing the need to maintain order and purify the performance environment.
July 24, 2017: Cancellation of Purpose World Tour Dates
On July 24, 2017, Justin Bieber cancelled the remaining dates of the Purpose World Tour due to "unforeseen circumstances".
August 17, 2017: Release of "Friends"
On August 17, 2017, Justin Bieber released the single "Friends" with American record producer and songwriter BloodPop.
September 2017: Donation to the American Red Cross after Hurricane Harvey
In September 2017, Justin Bieber donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to support people in Texas following the severe destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey.
2017: Forbes List Inclusion
In 2017, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities Under 30 list.
2017: Guest Appearances on Chart-Topping Hits
In 2017, Justin Bieber's guest appearances on DJ Khaled's "I'm the One" and Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first artist to replace himself atop chart with different songs in two consecutive weeks. "Despacito" also won him a Latin Grammy Award.
February 2018: Trademarked the name for Drew House
In February 2018, Bieber trademarked the name for his clothing line company called 'Drew House'.
July 2018: Reunion with DJ Khaled on "No Brainer"
In July 2018, Justin Bieber reunited with DJ Khaled in "No Brainer," co-featuring Chance the Rapper and Quavo. The single peaked in the top five of the Hot 100.
January 2019: Launch of Drew House Clothing Line
In January 2019, Justin Bieber launched his own clothing line called 'Drew House', featuring a yellow smiley-face logo with the text "drew".
April 21, 2019: Surprise Performance at Coachella
On April 21, 2019, Justin Bieber made a surprise performance at the Coachella music festival, marking his first live performance in two years. He also teased a new album.
May 10, 2019: Release of "I Don't Care"
On May 10, 2019, British singer Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber released the single "I Don't Care" from Sheeran's album No.6 Collaborations Project, becoming a worldwide hit.
September 2019: Release of Here + Now Deodorant Line
In September 2019, Justin Bieber released his deodorant line, 'Here + Now', designed for sensitive skin, after a collaboration with Schmidt's Naturals CEO, Michael Cammarata.
October 4, 2019: Release of "10,000 Hours"
On October 4, 2019, Justin Bieber and country music duo Dan + Shay released the song "10,000 Hours", which peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
October 14, 2019: Youngest Solo Male Artist Milestone
On October 14, 2019, Justin Bieber became the youngest solo male artist to spend 200 cumulative weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
December 24, 2019: Album and Tour Announcement
On December 24, 2019, Justin Bieber announced the release of his fifth studio album and his fourth concert tour in 2020.
December 31, 2019: Release of "Justin Bieber: Seasons" Trailer
On December 31, 2019, Justin Bieber released a trailer for his 10-part YouTube Originals docu-series, "Justin Bieber: Seasons", focusing on his life, marriage, and battle against Lyme disease.
January 3, 2020: Release of "Yummy"
On January 3, 2020, Justin Bieber released "Yummy", the first single from his upcoming album, which debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
January 28, 2020: Album Release Date Confirmation
On January 28, 2020, Justin Bieber confirmed the release date of his fifth studio album, Changes, to be February 14 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He also released a promotional single, "Get Me" featuring Kehlani.
February 7, 2020: Release of "Intentions"
On February 7, 2020, Justin Bieber released "Intentions" featuring Quavo, as the second single from the album Changes. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 2020: Donation to Beijing Chunmiao Children Aid Foundation
In February 2020, Justin Bieber made a donation to the Beijing Chunmiao Children Aid Foundation in China to support COVID-19 relief.
May 8, 2020: Release of "Stuck with U"
On May 8, 2020, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released the single "Stuck with U" to raise funds for COVID-19 pandemic first responders. The song debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2020: Release of "Stuck With U" with Ariana Grande
In May 2020, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande released the single "Stuck With U" to support COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts, with all net proceeds going to the First Responders Children's Foundation.
September 4, 2020: Starring Role in "Popstar" Music Video
On September 4, 2020, Justin Bieber played a starring role in the music video for DJ Khaled's single "Popstar".
September 2020: Partnership with Cash App for COVID-19 Relief
In September 2020, Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper partnered with Cash App and donated $250,000 to fans struggling during the pandemic.
September 18, 2020: Release of "Holy"
On September 18, 2020, Justin Bieber released "Holy" featuring Chance the Rapper as the first single from his upcoming sixth studio album; it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 15, 2020: Release of "Lonely"
On October 15, 2020, Justin Bieber released the album's second single "Lonely" in collaboration with Benny Blanco, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 2020: Collaboration with Crocs
In October 2020, Justin Bieber collaborated with Crocs on a limited edition of the brand's renowned clogs called 'Crocs x Justin Bieber', inspired by his clothing brand, Drew House.
November 6, 2020: Featured on "Mood" Remix
On November 6, 2020, Justin Bieber and J Balvin were featured on a remix of 24kGoldn's single "Mood".
November 20, 2020: Release of "Monster"
On November 20, 2020, Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber released "Monster"; it peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
2020: Changes Album Release and Promotion
In 2020, Justin Bieber's album 'Changes' was officially released in China. Bieber was seen promoting the album on Chinese music platforms.
2020: Release of Changes
In 2020, Justin Bieber's fifth album, Changes, topped the Billboard 200.
January 1, 2021: Release of "Anyone"
On January 1, 2021, Justin Bieber released the third single "Anyone", which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 14, 2021: "Journals Live" Performance on TikTok
On February 14, 2021, Justin Bieber performed "Journals Live" in collaboration with TikTok. It was the first long-form concert event on the platform and broke records for the most-viewed single-artist livestream.
February 26, 2021: Announcement of "Justice" Album
On February 26, 2021, Justin Bieber announced that his sixth studio album would be titled Justice.
March 5, 2021: Release of "Hold On"
On March 5, 2021, Justin Bieber released the album's fourth single, "Hold On", which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 2021: Visit to California State Prison
In March 2021, Justin Bieber, along with his wife Hailey and pastor Judah Smith, visited the California State Prison in Los Angeles County and committed to providing buses for inmates' families who had been unable to visit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 19, 2021: Release of Justice and "Peaches"
On March 19, 2021, Justin Bieber released his album Justice and its fifth single, "Peaches." The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and "Peaches" debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
May 10, 2021: Featured on DJ Khaled's "Let It Go"
On May 10, 2021, Justin Bieber was featured on the single "Let It Go" by DJ Khaled and starred in the accompanying music video.
July 9, 2021: Release of "Stay" with The Kid Laroi
On July 9, 2021, Justin Bieber released a collaboration with The Kid Laroi titled "Stay". The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
July 24, 2021: Headlined "Freedom Experience" Show
On July 24, 2021, Justin Bieber headlined the "Freedom Experience" show at the SoFi Stadium.
August 13, 2021: Release of "Essence" Remix
On August 13, 2021, Justin Bieber released a remix to Nigerian singer Wizkid's song "Essence", which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
August 2021: "Stuck With U" raises over $3,500,000
By August 2021, the single "Stuck With U" by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande had raised over $3,500,000 for the First Responders Children's Foundation.
September 4, 2021: Headlined Made in America Festival
On September 4, 2021, Justin Bieber headlined the 2021 Made in America Festival at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
September 2021: "Despacito" Chart Rankings
As of September 2021, the "Despacito" remix holds the number-one position on the Greatest of All Time Hot Latin Songs chart and number-five on the Greatest of All Time Songs of the Summer chart by Billboard.
October 8, 2021: Release of "Justin Bieber: Our World" Documentary
On October 8, 2021, Justin Bieber released the documentary film "Justin Bieber: Our World", showcasing his preparation for his 2020 "New Year's Eve Live" performance.
October 29, 2021: Release of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" Cover
On October 29, 2021, Justin Bieber released "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", a cover of Brenda Lee's holiday classic.
November 15, 2021: Announcement of Justice World Tour International Dates
On November 15, 2021, Justin Bieber announced the international dates of his upcoming fourth concert tour, the Justice World Tour.
December 5, 2021: Headlining Performance at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
On December 5, 2021, Justin Bieber was the headlining performer at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2021: Billboard Ranks Bieber as One of Greatest Artists
In 2021, Billboard ranked Justin Bieber as the 55th greatest artist of all time and the 38th greatest Hot 100 artist of all time, respectively.
2021: Release of Justice and "Stay"
In 2021, Justin Bieber's sixth album, Justice, topped the Billboard 200 and included his seventh US-number one single "Peaches", breaking Elvis Presley's 1965 record for the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums. Also in 2021, he released his eighth US number-one single, "Stay" with the Kid Laroi.
2021: Voice Described in 'Justice' Album Review
In a review of his 2021 album, Justice, Pitchfork noted that Justin Bieber is not a powerhouse vocalist, but he is a compelling one.
2021: Collaboration with Tim Hortons
In fall 2021, Justin Bieber collaborated with Tim Hortons to launch a specialty version of Timbits known as "timbiebs".
2021: MTV Award for Artist of the Year
Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Artist of the Year in 2021.
January 1, 2022: Bieber Sets Spotify Listener Record
On January 1, 2022, Justin Bieber achieved a peak of 94.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, setting a record at the time for the most monthly listeners on the platform.
February 7, 2022: Starred in Balenciaga's Campaign
On February 7, 2022, Justin Bieber starred in Balenciaga's first 2022 campaign alongside Kim Kardashian and Isabelle Huppert.
February 2022: COVID-19 diagnosis during Justice World Tour
In February 2022, Justin Bieber tested positive for COVID-19, which occurred two days after the start of his Justice World Tour.
March 28, 2022: "Ghost" Peaked on Billboard Hot 100
On March 28, 2022, Justin Bieber's single "Ghost" from the album Justice, peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his 20th top-five hit. It also reached number one on Billboard's Pop Songs chart, making him the first solo male artist to achieve 10 number-one singles on that chart.
March 30, 2022: Featured on Kehlani's "Up at Night"
On March 30, 2022, Justin Bieber was featured on Kehlani's single "Up at Night".
April 15, 2022: Surprise Performance at Coachella
On April 15, 2022, Justin Bieber made a surprise performance with Daniel Caesar at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
April 2022: Collaboration with Vespa
In April 2022, the Italian brand Vespa revealed its collaboration with Justin Bieber for a new limited edition of its famed scooter curated by Bieber called the "JUSTIN BIEBER X VESPA".
April 29, 2022: Release of "Honest" Featuring Don Toliver
On April 29, 2022, Justin Bieber released the single "Honest" featuring Don Toliver, accompanied by a music video directed by Cole Bennett.
May 2022: New Collaboration with Tim Hortons
In May 2022, Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons announced a new collaboration called the "Biebs Brew", a French vanilla cold brew, which was to be available in North American stores beginning June 6, 2022.
June 6, 2022: Biebs Brew Availability
Beginning June 6, 2022, the "Biebs Brew", a French vanilla cold brew, a collaboration between Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons, became available in North American stores.
August 27, 2022: Release of "Beautiful Love" for Garena Free Fire
On August 27, 2022, Justin Bieber released "Beautiful Love" as an exclusive single for the battle royale game Garena Free Fire.
December 2022: Launched Clean Water Technology Company
In December 2022, Justin Bieber launched a clean water technology company called "Generosity" that aims to provide sustainable drinking water by reducing the usage of single-serve plastic.
January 2023: Sells Music Publishing Rights
In January 2023, Justin Bieber sold his music publishing rights and recording catalogue shares, up to the end of 2021, to Hipgnosis Songs Fund for over $200 million.
February 24, 2023: Featured on Don Toliver's "Private Landing"
On February 24, 2023, Don Toliver released the single "Private Landing" with Justin Bieber co-featured alongside Future. He later joined Toliver on stage at the 2023 Rolling Loud festival to perform the song.
September 15, 2023: Stars in SZA's "Snooze" Music Video
On September 15, 2023, Justin Bieber released an acoustic version of the single "Snooze" by SZA and starred in its music video as her love interest.
2023: Expected Commercial Availability of Generosity Fountains
In 2023, Generosity fountains, developed by Justin Bieber's clean water technology company, are expected to be commercially available at major venues and homes.
2024: 35 Guinness World Records Achieved
As of 2024, Justin Bieber has set 35 Guinness World Records in his career, including eight that were achieved from the success of his album Purpose.
2024: Fourth-Most-Followed on Twitter
As of 2024, Justin Bieber is the fourth-most-followed user on Twitter and the most-followed musician, with over 110.3 million followers.
2024: All Studio Projects Certified Platinum or Higher
As of 2024, all of Justin Bieber's studio projects are certified Platinum or higher by the RIAA and have received numerous accolades.
April 2025: Named Most Streamed Artist on NetEase Cloud Music
In April 2025, NetEase Cloud Music recognized Justin Bieber as the most streamed European/American artist in the platform's 12-year history, with over 11.9 billion streams.
July 10, 2025: Release of Seventh Studio Album "Swag"
On July 10, 2025, Justin Bieber released his seventh studio album titled Swag shortly after teasing an upcoming project through billboards in Iceland earlier that day. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 163,000 equivalent album units earned in the US in its opening week. The album's lead single "Daisies" debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his 27th top ten single in the US, tying Janet Jackson for the tenth-most in history.
2025: Release of Swag and Swag II
In 2025, Justin Bieber's seventh album and its reissue, Swag and Swag II, were released.
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