Early Life and Education of Justin Bieber: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Justin Bieber, highlighting the experiences that shaped 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.
1964: First male artist since Justin Timberlake to have three number-ones from an album.
In 1964, Justin Bieber achieved the feat of having Love Yourself, Sorry and What Do You Mean chart at positions 1, 2 and 3, making Bieber the first male artist since Justin Timberlake in 2007 to have three number-ones from an album.
March 1, 1994: Justin Bieber's Birth
On March 1, 1994, Justin Drew Bieber was born. He is a Canadian singer and a prominent figure in contemporary popular music.
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.
2008: Voice coaching from Jan Smith
In 2008, Justin Bieber began receiving voice coaching from Jan Smith.
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.
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: Vocal Changes Due to Puberty
In April 2010, Justin Bieber remarked on his vocal changes due to puberty, noting that he had the best vocal coach in the world and that some of the notes he hit on "Baby" he couldn't hit any more, requiring them to lower the key when he sang live.
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.
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.
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: Opposition to Commercial Felony Streaming Act
In 2011, Justin Bieber opposed Bill S.978, also known as the Commercial Felony Streaming Act, and stated that the bill's sponsor, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, "needs to be locked up, put away in cuffs!"
2011: Views on Sex and Abortion
In 2011, Justin Bieber shared his views on sexual abstinence, stating he doesn't believe in having sex unless you love someone, and expressed his opposition to abortion, considering it "like killing a baby" during an interview with Rolling Stone.
2012: Graduation from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
In 2012, Justin Bieber graduated from Stratford's St. Michael Catholic Secondary School with a 4.0 GPA.
2012: Influenced by black artists
In 2012, Justin Bieber stated that he was influenced by black artists such as Michael Jackson and Boyz II Men. He also mentioned that his album Believe was influenced by Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSounds.
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.
March 7, 2013: Fainting at London's O2 Arena
On March 7, 2013, Justin Bieber fainted backstage at London's O2 Arena after complaining of breathing problems during his concert performance and was hospitalized.
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.
March 2014: Father's Role
In March 2014, Rolling Stone reported that Justin Bieber's father, Jeremy, who had been somewhat absent during Justin's childhood, had become more involved in his life and was now a part of his entourage.
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.
2014: Jeremy Bieber and Erin Wagner Break Up
In 2014, Justin Bieber's father, Jeremy Bieber, and his ex-girlfriend, Erin Wagner, broke up after seven years together. They have two children, Jazmyn and Jaxon.
2016: Billboard's top male artist
In 2016, 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 and ranked seventh on the magazine's Top Artists chart for the 2010s.
January 28, 2017: NHL Celebrity All-Star Game
On January 28, 2017, Justin Bieber participated in the 2017 NHL Celebrity All-Star Game as a player, coached by Wayne Gretzky.
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.
February 2018: Jeremy Bieber's Marriage
In February 2018, Justin Bieber's father, Jeremy Bieber, married his girlfriend Chelsey, and they have a daughter named Bay.
June 2018: Reconciliation with Hailey Baldwin
In June 2018, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin reconciled.
July 7, 2018: Engagement to Hailey Baldwin
On July 7, 2018, Justin Bieber became engaged to model Hailey Baldwin.
September 14, 2018: Baldwin Denies Marriage
On September 14, 2018, Hailey Baldwin denied on Twitter that she and Justin Bieber had married, but later deleted the tweet.
September 2018: Marriage license
In September 2018, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin reportedly obtained a marriage license.
September 2018: Reported Steps Towards U.S. Citizenship
In September 2018, TMZ reported that Justin Bieber had begun the process of becoming a United States citizen following his marriage to Hailey Baldwin.
November 23, 2018: Bieber Confirms Marriage to Baldwin
On November 23, 2018, Justin Bieber stated that he was married to Hailey Baldwin.
2018: Change in Persona After Marriage
In 2018, following his marriage, Justin Bieber's public persona began to shift, moving away from the teenage heartthrob image to a more mature and soft-spoken style.
February 2019: Bieber's Reflection on His Past Self
In February 2019, Justin Bieber stated in an interview with Vogue that he would laugh at his past self, reflecting on his growth and evolution.
September 30, 2019: Official Wedding Ceremony
On September 30, 2019, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin had an official wedding ceremony in Bluffton, South Carolina.
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."
2019: Called Chris Brown the "best entertainer of all time"
In 2019, Justin Bieber expressed his admiration for Chris Brown, referring to him as the "best entertainer of all time".
January 2020: Lyme Disease and Mononucleosis Diagnosis
In January 2020, Justin Bieber announced his diagnosis with Lyme disease and infectious mononucleosis, which affected his neurological and overall health.
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 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 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.
December 2020: Protecting Lawful Streaming Act Signed into Law
In December 2020, the Protecting Lawful Streaming Act, a reintroduction of a bill Bieber opposed in 2011, was signed into law by then-President Donald Trump as part of the omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
2020: Ownership of Homes in Beverly Hills and Ontario
In 2020, it was reported that Justin Bieber owned a $26 million home in Beverly Hills, California, as well as a lakeside home in Ontario, highlighting his real estate investments.
January 2021: Reflection on 2014 Arrest
In January 2021, Justin Bieber reflected on his 2014 arrest, describing it as "not [his] finest hour" and encouraging fans to "let the forgiveness of Jesus take over".
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.
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.
2021: Ranked as the 55th greatest artist of all time
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: Protecting Lawful Streaming Act Signed into Law
In December 2020, the Protecting Lawful Streaming Act, a reintroduction of a bill Bieber opposed in 2011, was signed into law by then-President Donald Trump as part of the omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
February 2022: COVID-19 diagnosis
In February 2022, Justin Bieber tested positive for COVID-19, two days after starting his "Justice World Tour".
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.
May 9, 2024: Pregnancy Announcement
On May 9, 2024, Justin Bieber announced on Instagram that he and Hailey Baldwin were expecting their first child.
August 23, 2024: Birth of Son, Jack Blues Bieber
On August 23, 2024, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin welcomed a son named Jack Blues Bieber.
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