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 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.
March 1, 1994: Justin Bieber's Birth
On March 1, 1994, Justin Drew Bieber was born. He is a Canadian singer who is regarded as a pop icon known for his multi-genre musical performances.
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.
2008: Relationship with Caitlin Beadles begins
From 2008, Justin Bieber was in a relationship with Caitlin Beadles.
2008: Voice Coaching with Jan Smith
In 2008, Justin Bieber started receiving voice coaching from Jan Smith.
2009: Relationship with Caitlin Beadles ends
Until 2009, Justin Bieber was in a relationship with Caitlin Beadles.
April 2010: Voice Changes Due to Puberty
In April 2010, Justin Bieber remarked regarding his vocals changing due to puberty: "It cracks. Like every teenage boy, I'm dealing with it and I have the best vocal coach in the world ... Some of the notes I hit on "Baby" I can't hit any more. We have to lower the key when I sing live."
December 2010: Relationship with Selena Gomez begins
In December 2010, Justin Bieber began an on-again, off-again relationship with singer and actress Selena Gomez.
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: Music content assessed by Rolling Stone
In 2010, Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone assessed that the content of Justin Bieber's music was "offering a gentle introduction to the mysteries and heartaches of adolescence: songs flushed with romance but notably free of sex itself".
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.
February 18, 2011: Participation in 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), scoring eight points with two rebounds and four assists.
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.
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: Opposition to the Commercial Felony Streaming Act
In 2011, Justin Bieber opposed Bill S.978, known as the Commercial Felony Streaming Act, stating that Amy Klobuchar "needs to be locked up, put away in cuffs!"
2011: Views on Sex and Abortion
In 2011, Justin Bieber told Rolling Stone magazine that he believes sex should be reserved for love and expressed his opposition to abortion.
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.
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: Musical Influences Mentioned
In 2012, Justin Bieber stated that he was influenced by Michael Jackson and Boyz II Men.
2012: Accusation of reckless driving
In 2012, Justin Bieber was accused of reckless driving in his neighborhood.
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.
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 and was taken to the hospital.
April 2013: Controversy over Anne Frank House guestbook message
In April 2013, Justin Bieber faced criticism for writing a message in the guestbook at the Anne Frank House, leading to widespread discussion on social media about perceived insensitivity.
November 9, 2013: Ordered to appear in Argentina court
On November 9, 2013, Justin Bieber was ordered by a Buenos Aires court to appear in Argentina within 60 days to give testimony on an alleged assault on a photographer.
2013: Bieber addresses black culture influence
In 2013, Justin Bieber addressed his influences from black culture, stating that he neither thought of it as black or white nor tried to act or pose in a certain way, considering it a lifestyle.
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.
March 2014: Jeremy Bieber's role in Justin's life
In March 2014, Rolling Stone characterized Justin Bieber's father, Jeremy, as having been somewhat absent during Justin's childhood but having recently accepted a more prominent role in his son's life.
June 2014: Videos with racial slurs emerge
In June 2014, a video emerged of a 15-year-old Justin Bieber telling a joke about black people using a racial slur. In the same month, a second video showed him singing his song "One Less Lonely Girl" but parodying the lyrics with a racial slur. He apologized for the latter on the day it was released.
July 9, 2014: Charged with vandalism for egg-throwing incident
On July 9, 2014, Justin Bieber was charged with one misdemeanor count of vandalism in California for throwing eggs at his Calabasas neighbor's home in January.
August 13, 2014: Plea bargain in DUI case
On August 13, 2014, Justin Bieber's January DUI case was settled with a plea bargain, where he pleaded guilty to resisting an officer and driving without due care. He was fined and sentenced to anger management and a drunken driving impact program and made a donation to Our Kids.
September 1, 2014: Arrested for assault and dangerous driving near Stratford
On September 1, 2014, Justin Bieber was arrested and charged with assault and dangerous driving near his hometown of Stratford, Ontario, after a collision between a minivan and his all-terrain vehicle on August 29.
2014: Breakup of Jeremy Bieber and Erin Wagner
In 2014, Jeremy Bieber and his ex-girlfriend, Erin Wagner, broke up after seven years together. They have two children, daughter Jazmyn and son Jaxon.
2014: Several run-ins with the law
Prior to his first arrest in 2014, Justin Bieber had several run-ins with the law around the world, including accusations of reckless driving in 2012 and vandalism charges in Brazil in 2013.
December 2015: Brief relationship with Hailey Baldwin begins
From December 2015 to January 2016, Justin Bieber briefly dated Hailey Baldwin.
January 2016: Brief relationship with Hailey Baldwin ends
From December 2015 to January 2016, Justin Bieber briefly dated Hailey Baldwin.
December 2016: Linked to model Sofia Richie
From August to December 2016, Justin Bieber was linked to model Sofia Richie.
January 28, 2017: Participated in 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 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.
February 2018: Jeremy Bieber's Marriage
In February 2018, Jeremy Bieber, Justin Bieber's father, married his girlfriend Chelsey, and they have a daughter named Bay.
March 2018: End of on-again, off-again relationship with Selena Gomez
In March 2018, Justin Bieber's on-again, off-again relationship with Selena Gomez ended.
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, a longtime friend.
September 14, 2018: Baldwin denies marriage reports on Twitter
On September 14, 2018, Hailey Baldwin initially denied reports of a civil marriage to Justin Bieber on Twitter, but later deleted the tweet.
September 2018: Marriage license obtainment
In September 2018, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin reportedly obtained a marriage license.
September 2018: Reported Start of US Citizenship Process
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 states he is married to Baldwin
On November 23, 2018, Justin Bieber stated that he was married to Hailey Baldwin.
2018: Marriage and Persona Shift
In 2018, following his marriage, Justin Bieber's persona started to change, transitioning away from the teenage heartthrob image towards a more mature personality and a softer style of speech.
February 2019: Interview with Vogue
In February 2019, during an interview with Vogue, Justin Bieber reflected on his past self, stating that he would laugh at it.
September 30, 2019: Official ceremony with Hailey Baldwin
On September 30, 2019, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin had an official wedding ceremony in Bluffton, South Carolina.
2019: Praised Chris Brown as Best Entertainer
In 2019, Justin Bieber called Chris Brown the "best entertainer of all time".
2019: Opposition to Trump Administration Family Separation Policy
In 2019, Justin Bieber opposed the Trump administration's family separation policy, calling for Donald Trump to "also let those kids out of cages".
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 2020: Lyme disease Diagnosis
In January 2020, Justin Bieber announced on Instagram that he had been diagnosed 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 the Beijing Chunmiao Children Aid Foundation in China to support COVID-19 relief.
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 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.
December 2020: Protecting Lawful Streaming Act signed into law
In December 2020, the Protecting Lawful Streaming Act was signed into law by then-President Donald Trump as part of the omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The bill was previously opposed by Justin Bieber in 2011.
2020: Struggles with addiction
In 2020, Justin Bieber opened up about his struggles with addiction, including frequent consumption of lean, MDMA, and hallucinogenic mushrooms, in his YouTube docu-series Seasons.
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, and a lakeside home in Ontario, Canada.
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 embrace forgiveness.
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.
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.
2021: Protecting Lawful Streaming Act included in appropriations
In 2021, the Protecting Lawful Streaming Act was part of the omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act.
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.
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.
2022: Disapproval of Roe v. Wade Overturning
In 2022, Justin Bieber and his wife expressed disapproval of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, with Bieber stating on his Instagram story that women should have the choice to decide what to do with their own bodies.
May 9, 2024: Announcement of first child
On May 9, 2024, Justin Bieber announced through an Instagram post that he and Hailey Baldwin were expecting their first child.
August 23, 2024: Welcoming of first child
On August 23, 2024, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin welcomed their first child, a boy named Jack Blues Bieber.
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