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 who achieved global fame in the late 2000s. His debut EP, *My World* (2009), launched him into the spotlight and solidified his status as a teen idol. He remains a prominent figure in contemporary popular music.
1963: Youngest Solo Male Act since Stevie Wonder
In January 2010, Justin Bieber's album My World 2.0 debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male act to top the chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963.
2007: Discovery by Scooter Braun
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 Mallette, who was initially reluctant but eventually allowed Bieber to go with Braun to Atlanta to record demo tapes. Bieber began singing for Usher shortly after and signed with RBMG (Raymond Braun Media Group).
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, where he placed second. His mother, Mallette, posted a video of the performance on YouTube, and continued to upload videos of him singing covers, which grew his popularity on the site. He also busked in front of the Avon Theatre 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) and appointed Chris Hicks as executive vice-president of Def Jam, where he could manage Bieber's career at the label. Bieber then moved to Atlanta with his mother to pursue further work with Braun and Usher. Braun became Bieber's manager in 2008.
July 2009: Release of 'One Time'
In July 2009, Justin Bieber's first single, "One Time", was released to radio while Bieber was still recording his debut album. The song reached number 12 on the Canadian Hot 100 during its first week and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
November 2009: Release of My World Album
In November 2009, Justin Bieber's debut album 'My World' was released after he had already built a significant fanbase on YouTube.
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 and charted within the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100.
December 20, 2009: Performance at Christmas in Washington
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: Debut of 'My World'
In 2009, Justin Bieber rose to fame with his debut extended play, 'My World', receiving international recognition and establishing 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 immediate popularity led him to appear on shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Good Morning America. His global fandom, known as Beliebers, experienced "Bieber Fever", reminiscent of "Beatlemania".
2009: Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' surpassed by 'Baby' video
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, Justin Bieber released "Baby" from his debut album, My World 2.0. The song featured Ludacris and became an international hit, charting at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top ten in several international markets.
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: Release of 'Wavin' Flag' for Haiti
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 "Somebody to Love" as a single from My World 2.0, and a remix featuring his mentor Usher was also released.
May 2010: Featured on Soulja Boy's '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 Star on 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 faced with a difficult decision regarding his brother.
October 2010: Release of Autobiography 'Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story'
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 released an acoustic album, called My Worlds Acoustic, in the United States. It featured acoustic versions of songs from his previous albums, and accompanied the release of a new song titled "Pray".
2010: Music described as a gentle introduction to adolescence
In 2010, Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone described Justin Bieber's music as "offering a gentle introduction to the mysteries and heartaches of adolescence: songs flushed with romance but notably free of sex itself".
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'.
2010: PETA Campaign Support
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: MTV Award for Best New Artist
In 2010, Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Best New Artist.
2010: Release of 'My World 2.0'
In 2010, Justin Bieber's debut album, 'My World 2.0', 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 United States.
2010: Debut performance of "Pray" at the American Music Awards
In 2010, Justin Bieber's voice broke during the debut performance of "Pray" at the American Music Awards, which Sean Michaels of The Guardian described as "the biggest threat to his career" at the time.
February 11, 2011: Release of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"
On February 11, 2011, Justin Bieber's 3-D film "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" was released, topping the box office on its opening day with an estimated gross of $12.4 million.
February 14, 2011: Release of "Never Say Never – The Remixes"
On February 14, 2011, Justin Bieber released his second remix album, "Never Say Never – The Remixes", featuring remixes of songs from his debut album with guest appearances.
February 17, 2011: Justin Bieber's Second Appearance on CSI
On February 17, 2011, Justin Bieber appeared in a subsequent episode of the series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, in which his character is killed.
February 18, 2011: MVP at NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
On February 18, 2011, Justin Bieber participated in the 2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP).
March 2011: Hair Donation to The Gentle Barn
In March 2011, Justin Bieber donated his hair to Ellen DeGeneres during his appearance in her talkshow The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His hair sold on eBay for more than $40,000 and the proceeds benefited the animal rescue charity, The Gentle Barn.
May 2011: Donation to Japanese Red Cross
In May 2011, following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March 2011, Justin Bieber donated proceeds from his concerts in Japan to Japanese Red Cross.
June 2011: CMT Music Award and Forbes Ranking
In June 2011, Justin Bieber's "That Should Be Me" won Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards, and he was ranked No. 2 on 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, the Christmas-themed "Under the Mistletoe", which 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 provide for students from low-income families.
2011: Launch of Someday Fragrance
In 2011, Justin Bieber launched his debut fragrance, 'Someday', which achieved significant sales success in its initial weeks.
2011: Star in front of Avon Theater
In 2011, Justin Bieber was honored with a star in front of the Avon Theater in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, where he used to busk when he was younger.
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 chart.
2011: Out of all the cultural icons who influence and inspire today's society, Justin Bieber is without a doubt one of the most prominent.
In a 2011 article comparing the cultural significance of Justin Bieber to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Orlando Sentinel said that, "Out of all the cultural icons who influence and inspire today's society, Justin Bieber is without a doubt one of the most prominent."
January 2012: Bieber's Views on Sex, Drugs, and Swearing in Music
In January 2012, Justin Bieber expressed his desire to maintain a slower pace in his artistic development, stating he didn't want to sing about topics like sex, drugs, or swearing. He emphasized his focus on love and wanting to be respected by everyone.
February 2012: Featured on "Live My Life"
In February 2012, Justin Bieber was featured on Far East Movement's song "Live My Life", from their album, Dirty Bass.
March 26, 2012: Release of "Boyfriend"
On March 26, 2012, Justin Bieber released "Boyfriend" as the first single from his upcoming album, "Believe".
May 2012: Production of "Justin Bieber's Believe"
In May 2012, production began on the film "Justin Bieber's Believe", which was released in December 2013.
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 upcoming 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.
June 2012: Launch of Girlfriend Fragrance
In June 2012, Justin Bieber launched his second fragrance, 'Girlfriend', expanding his presence in the fragrance industry.
June 19, 2012: Release of "Believe" album
On June 19, 2012, Justin Bieber's third studio album, "Believe", was released by Island Records, marking a shift towards dance-pop and R&B genres.
September 2012: Begin "Believe Tour"
In September 2012, Justin Bieber began The Believe Tour in Glendale, Arizona, to further promote his album.
September 2012: Featured on "Beautiful"
In September 2012, Justin Bieber was featured on "Beautiful", a song from Carly Rae Jepsen's second studio album, Kiss.
October 2012: Release of "Beauty and a Beat"
In October 2012, Justin Bieber released "Beauty and a Beat" (featuring Nicki Minaj), as the third single from "Believe".
November 23, 2012: 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. He was one of 60,000 Canadians to receive the Diamond Jubilee medal that year.
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 Deal with Adidas
In 2012, Justin Bieber endorsed Adidas, joining other athletes like Derrick Rose and Venus Williams, marking his entry into the world of sports endorsements.
2012: Release of 'Believe'
In 2012, Justin Bieber explored dance-pop on his third album, 'Believe'. Its acoustic re-release made him the first artist in Billboard history to have five US number-one albums by the age of 18.
2012: Charity: Water Campaign
In 2012, on his birthday, Justin Bieber launched his campaign to urge his followers to donate to Charity: Water on Twitter. Charity: Water is 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 as the most-followed person on Twitter for the first time.
January 29, 2013: Release of "Believe Acoustic" album
On January 29, 2013, Justin Bieber's "Believe Acoustic" album was released, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.
February 9, 2013: Saturday Night Live Hosting
On February 9, 2013, Justin Bieber hosted and performed as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live". His appearance was negatively received by critics and cast members.
July 2013: Launch of The Key Fragrance
In July 2013, Justin Bieber launched his third fragrance, 'The Key', continuing his ventures in the fragrance market.
October 3, 2013: Announcement of "Music Mondays"
On October 3, 2013, Justin Bieber announced the "Music Mondays" series, where he would release a new song every Monday for 10 weeks leading 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) and announced that all 10 "Music Mondays" tracks would be featured on the compilation album "Journals".
December 23, 2013: Release of "Journals" on iTunes
On December 23, 2013, Justin Bieber's compilation album "Journals" was released for purchase exclusively on iTunes for a limited time.
December 25, 2013: Release of "Justin Bieber's Believe" film
On December 25, 2013, Justin Bieber's film "Justin Bieber's Believe", a follow-up to "Never Say Never", was released.
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. This earned him a star on the Philippine Walk of Fame.
2013: Diamond Award for "Baby"
In 2013, Justin Bieber received a Diamond award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his single "Baby", which at the time became the highest-certified digital single of all time. He also received the Milestone Award at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards.
January 9, 2014: End of "Journals" Availability
On January 9, 2014, Justin Bieber's album "Journals" was no longer available for purchase on iTunes, ending its limited-time release.
April 2014: Transfer to Def Jam Recordings
In April 2014, Justin Bieber was transferred to Def Jam Recordings due to the disbanding of The Island Def Jam Music Group.
November 2014: Release of "Home to Mama" and Forbes Ranking
In November 2014, Justin Bieber released "Home to Mama" (featuring Cody Simpson) and topped Forbes' Forbes 30 Under 30 annual ranking.
2014: Launch of Justin Bieber Collector's Edition Fragrance
In 2014, Justin Bieber launched his latest fragrance, 'Justin Bieber Collector's Edition', adding to his line of fragrances.
February 2015: Release of "Where Are Ü Now"
In February 2015, Justin Bieber released "Where Are Ü Now", a collaboration with Jack Ü.
March 2015: Appearances on Comedy Central Roast and Lip Sync Battle
In March 2015, Justin Bieber was the featured roastee in Comedy Central's annual roast special and was a contestant on Lip Sync Battle.
June 2015: Partnership with StarShop
In June 2015, Justin Bieber collaborated with StarShop, a 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.
September 4, 2015: Featured on "Maria I'm Drunk"
On September 4, 2015, Justin Bieber was featured on the 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.
November 11, 2015: Purpose World Tour Announcement
On November 11, 2015, Justin Bieber announced the upcoming "Purpose World Tour", a worldwide concert tour to promote his album Purpose.
November 13, 2015: Purpose Album Release
On November 13, 2015, Justin Bieber's album "Purpose" was released and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It was his sixth album to achieve this milestone, and it became the fourth best-selling album of 2015 with 3.1 million copies sold worldwide.
2015: Grammy Award for 'Where Are Ü Now'
In 2015, Justin Bieber explored EDM with his single "Where Are Ü Now", which won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording.
2015: Release of Purpose Album
In 2015, Justin Bieber released his EDM-driven album 'Purpose', which, according to The Conversation, transcended the trends of that period, leading to arguments that Bieber should be considered a serious creative artist.
2015: Release of EDM-fuelled album Purpose
In 2015, Justin Bieber released the EDM-fuelled album Purpose, which featured collaborations 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 made UK chart history by simultaneously occupying the 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 the Billboard Hot 100
On the week charting January 23, 2016, Justin Bieber's song "Sorry" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 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
On March 8, 2016, Justin Bieber's album track "Company" from 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, with his backing band, We The Band.
May 13, 2016: Featured on Coloring Book
On May 13, 2016, Justin Bieber was featured alongside Towkio on the track "Juke Jam" from Chance the Rapper's mixtape, Coloring Book.
June 2016: Purpose Album Sales Update
As of June 2016, Justin Bieber's "Purpose" album had sold 4.5 million copies globally.
July 22, 2016: Cold Water Single Release
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 Bieber's 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 Deja Vu
In September 2016, Justin Bieber was featured on Post Malone's single "Deja Vu", which later appeared on Malone's debut album, Stoney.
2016: "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart
In 2016, "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart, followed by "Sorry" at number two, making Justin Bieber only the third artist in history to hold the top-two positions of the Billboard Year-End Hot 100.
April 17, 2017: Despacito Remix Release
On April 17, 2017, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee released a remix of their song "Despacito" featuring Justin Bieber. It was his first song where he sang in Spanish and became a global success.
April 28, 2017: I'm the One Release
On April 28, 2017, DJ Khaled released "I'm the One", featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 9, 2017: 2U Single Release
On June 9, 2017, David Guetta released "2U", featuring Justin Bieber. The music video featured Victoria's Secret models lip-synching to the song.
July 2017: Chinese government bans Justin Bieber
In July 2017, the Chinese government banned Justin Bieber from performing in China, citing that he is a "controversial young foreign singer" and that allowing him to perform would not "maintain order in the Chinese market and purify the Chinese performance environment."
July 24, 2017: Purpose World Tour Cancellation
On July 24, 2017, Justin Bieber cancelled the remaining dates of the "Purpose World Tour" due to "unforeseen circumstances".
August 17, 2017: Friends Single Release
On August 17, 2017, Justin Bieber released the single "Friends" with BloodPop, with songwriting contributions from Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter.
September 2017: Donation to American Red Cross
In September 2017, Justin Bieber donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to help people in Texas after the severe destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey.
2017: Chart-topping Guest Appearances
In 2017, Justin Bieber made guest appearances on DJ Khaled's 'I'm the One' and Luis Fonsi's 'Despacito', both of which reached number one in the US. 'Despacito' tied the record for the longest-running number-one song in history (16 weeks).
February 2018: Trademarking the Drew House Name
In February 2018, Justin Bieber trademarked the name for his company, 'Drew House', setting the stage for his clothing line launch in the following year.
July 2018: No Brainer Collaboration
In July 2018, Justin Bieber reunited with DJ Khaled on the single "No Brainer", also featuring Chance the Rapper and Quavo.
January 2019: Launch of Drew House Clothing Line
In January 2019, Justin Bieber launched his own clothing line called 'Drew House', featuring a smiley-face logo with the text "drew".
April 21, 2019: Coachella Performance
On April 21, 2019, Justin Bieber made a surprise performance at the 2019 Coachella music festival, marking his first live performance in two years, and teased his return to music with a new album.
May 10, 2019: I Don't Care Release
On May 10, 2019, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber released the single "I Don't Care" from Sheeran's album No.6 Collaborations Project.
September 2019: Release of Here + Now Deodorant Line
In September 2019, Justin Bieber released his deodorant line, 'Here + Now', in collaboration with Schmidt's Naturals, designed for sensitive skin.
October 4, 2019: 10,000 Hours Release
On October 4, 2019, Justin Bieber and Dan + Shay released "10,000 Hours", which peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
October 14, 2019: Billboard Hot 100 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 upcoming release of his fifth studio album and his fourth concert tour in 2020.
2019: Criticism of Trump's Family Separation Policy
In 2019, Justin Bieber criticized the Trump administration's family separation policy, calling for Donald Trump to "also let those kids out of cages."
December 31, 2019: Justin Bieber: Seasons Trailer Release
On December 31, 2019, Justin Bieber released a trailer for his 10-part YouTube Originals docu-series, "Justin Bieber: Seasons", focusing on various aspects of his life.
January 3, 2020: Yummy Single Release
On January 3, 2020, Justin Bieber released "Yummy", the first single from his upcoming album. It debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
January 28, 2020: Album Release Date Confirmation
On January 28, 2020, during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Justin Bieber confirmed that his fifth studio album, Changes, would be released on February 14.
February 7, 2020: Intentions Single Release
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 Beijing Chunmiao Children Aid Foundation in China to support COVID-19 relief.
May 8, 2020: Stuck with U Release
On May 8, 2020, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released "Stuck with U" to raise funds for COVID-19 first responders. The song debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2020: "Stuck With U" Release for COVID-19 Relief
In May 2020, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande released the single "Stuck With U", with all net proceeds going to the First Responders Children's Foundation to support children of frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 4, 2020: Popstar Music Video Appearance
On September 4, 2020, Justin Bieber starred 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 announced they would donate $250,000 to fans who were struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 18, 2020: Holy Single Release
On September 18, 2020, Justin Bieber released "Holy" featuring Chance the Rapper as the first single from his upcoming album. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 15, 2020: Lonely Single Release
On October 15, 2020, Justin Bieber released the second single "Lonely", a collaboration with Benny Blanco, from his upcoming sixth studio album, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 2020: Collaboration with Crocs
In October 2020, Justin Bieber collaborated with Crocs to release a limited edition of the brand's renowned clogs called 'Crocs x Justin Bieber', featuring a design inspired by 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: Monster Release
On November 20, 2020, Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber released "Monster", which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
2020: Addiction Struggles Revealed in "Seasons"
In 2020, Justin Bieber opened up about his struggles with addiction in his YouTube docu-series "Seasons", detailing his frequent consumption of lean, MDMA, and hallucinogenic mushrooms early in his career.
2020: Release of 'Changes'
In 2020, Justin Bieber's album 'Changes' topped the Billboard 200.
2020: Changes album release and promotion in China
In 2020, Justin Bieber's album Changes was officially released in China, and Bieber was seen promoting the album on Chinese music platforms.
January 1, 2021: Anyone Single Release
On January 1, 2021, Justin Bieber released "Anyone", the third single from his upcoming sixth studio album, 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, marking the first live performance of his 2013 album, Journals. It was the first long-form concert event on the platform.
February 26, 2021: Justice Album Announcement
On February 26, 2021, Justin Bieber announced that his sixth studio album would be titled "Justice".
March 5, 2021: Hold On Single Release
On March 5, 2021, Justin Bieber released "Hold On", the fourth single from his album Justice, which peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 2021: Prison Visit and Support for Inmates
In March 2021, Justin Bieber, along with his wife Hailey and pastor Judah Smith, visited the California State Prison in Los Angeles County. Bieber met with inmates involved in The Urban Ministry Institute, expressed support for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, and committed to providing buses for relatives of inmates who had been unable to visit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 19, 2021: Justice Album and Peaches Single Release
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 Let It Go
On May 10, 2021, Justin Bieber was featured on DJ Khaled's single "Let It Go" and starred in the accompanying music video.
July 9, 2021: Stay Release
On July 9, 2021, Justin Bieber released "Stay", a collaboration with the Kid Laroi. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in its fourth week.
July 24, 2021: Freedom Experience Show
On July 24, 2021, Justin Bieber headlined the "Freedom Experience" show at the SoFi Stadium.
August 13, 2021: Essence Remix Release
On August 13, 2021, Justin Bieber released a remix of Wizkid's song "Essence", which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
August 2021: "Stuck With U" Raises Over $3.5 Million
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 to support children of frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 4, 2021: Made in America Festival Headliner
On September 4, 2021, Justin Bieber headlined the 2021 Made in America Festival at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
October 8, 2021: Justin Bieber: Our World Documentary Release
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: 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: Justice World Tour International Dates Announcement
On November 15, 2021, Justin Bieber announced the international dates for his upcoming fourth concert tour, the Justice World Tour.
December 5, 2021: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Performance
On December 5, 2021, Justin Bieber was the headlining performer at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2021: Streaming sites remove Bieber's scenes in Friends: The Reunion
In 2021, Chinese streaming sites Youku, iQIYI, and Tencent Video removed Justin Bieber's scenes in Friends: The Reunion where he was wearing Ross Geller's "Spudnik" costume.
2021: Release of 'Justice'
In 2021, Justin Bieber's album 'Justice' topped the Billboard 200 and included his seventh US number-one single 'Peaches', making him the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums. Also, he released his eighth US number-one single, 'Stay' (with the Kid Laroi).
2021: Critical acclaim of Bieber's vocals on Justice
In 2021, Justin Bieber's vocals on his album Justice were praised, with Pitchfork noting his compelling voice, palatable smoothness, and mastery of dynamics, including a transition from a chest voice to a falsetto.
2021: MTV Award for Artist of the Year
In 2021, highlighting his longevity, Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Artist of the Year.
2021: Collaboration with Tim Hortons
In the fall of 2021, Justin Bieber collaborated with Tim Hortons to launch a specialty version of Timbits known as "timbiebs", which significantly increased Tim Hortons' sales.
January 1, 2022: Spotify Monthly Listeners Record
On January 1, 2022, Justin Bieber achieved a peak of 94.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, setting a new record at the time, although it was later surpassed.
February 7, 2022: Starring in Balenciaga's Campaign
On February 7, 2022, Justin Bieber starred in Balenciaga's first 2022 campaign alongside Kim Kardashian and Isabelle Huppert, marking his entry into high fashion advertising.
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 chart, marking his 20th top-five hit. The single also reached number one on Billboard's Pop Songs chart, making him the first solo male artist with 10 number-one singles in the chart's history.
March 30, 2022: Featured on "Up at Night" by Kehlani
On March 30, 2022, Justin Bieber was featured on the single "Up at Night" by Kehlani.
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, Italian brand Vespa revealed its collaboration with Justin Bieber in a new limited edition of its famed scooter. The "JUSTIN BIEBER X VESPA" is modelled on a Piaggio Sprint base – available in 50, 100 and 100cc guise.
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: Second Collaboration with Tim Hortons
In May 2022, Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons partnered once again in a new collaboration called the "Biebs Brew", a French vanilla cold brew.
June 6, 2022: Availability of Biebs Brew at Tim Hortons
Beginning June 6, 2022, the "Biebs Brew", a French vanilla cold brew resulting from 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 the song "Beautiful Love" as an exclusive single for the battle royale game Garena Free Fire.
December 2022: Launch of Generosity Clean Water Company
In December 2022, Justin Bieber launched a clean water technology company called 'Generosity' with the aim of providing sustainable drinking water and reducing plastic usage.
2022: Reaction to Roe v. Wade Overturn
In 2022, amidst the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Justin Bieber expressed disapproval, stating on his Instagram story that women should have the choice what to do with their own bodies.
January 2023: Music Rights Sale to Hipgnosis Songs Fund
In January 2023, Justin Bieber sold his music publishing rights and recording catalogue shares, covering up to the end of 2021, to Hipgnosis Songs Fund for over $200 million.
February 24, 2023: Featured on "Private Landing" by Don Toliver
On February 24, 2023, Justin Bieber was co-featured alongside Future on Don Toliver's single "Private Landing". He later joined Toliver on stage at the 2023 Rolling Loud festival for a surprise performance of the song.
September 15, 2023: Starred in "Snooze" Acoustic Version Music Video
On September 15, 2023, Justin Bieber starred as the love interest in the music video for the acoustic version of the single "Snooze" by SZA.
2023: Commercial Availability of Generosity Fountains
The Generosity fountains, introduced by Justin Bieber's clean water technology company in December 2022, are expected to be commercially available at major venues and homes in 2023.
2024: Set 35 Guinness World Records
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. These records included the most streamed track on Spotify in one week, the most streamed album on Spotify in one week, the most simultaneous tracks on the US Billboard Hot 100, and the most simultaneous new entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist, among others.
2024: Fourth-Most-Followed User on Twitter
As of 2024, Justin Bieber is the fourth-most-followed user on Twitter and the most-followed musician, boasting 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: Most Streamed Artist on NetEase Cloud Music
In April 2025, NetEase Cloud Music recognized Justin Bieber as the most streamed European/American artist on their platform in its 12-year history, with over 11.9 billion streams.
July 10, 2025: Release of "Swag" Album
On July 10, 2025, Justin Bieber released his seventh studio album, "Swag", which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 163,000 equivalent album units earned in the US during its opening week. The album's lead single, "Daisies", debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
2025: Release of Swag and Swag II
In 2025, Justin Bieber released his albums Swag and Swag II.
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