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 gained fame in the late 2000s after being discovered on YouTube. His debut EP, My World (2009), achieved international recognition, establishing him as a teen idol and a prominent figure in contemporary pop music.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

March 1, 1994: Justin Bieber Born

On March 1, 1994, Justin Bieber was born in Canada. He would later rise to fame as a prominent figure in contemporary popular music.

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2007: Discovered 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, and eventually convinced her to let Bieber go with him to record demo tapes in Atlanta, Georgia. He later sang for Usher.

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2007: Singing Competition and YouTube Beginnings

In early 2007, at age 12, Justin Bieber performed Ne-Yo's "So Sick" for a local singing competition in Stratford, placing second. His mother, Mallette, posted a video of the performance on YouTube, leading to growing popularity on the site through covers of R&B songs.

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October 2008: Signed to Island Records

In October 2008, Justin Bieber was signed to Island Records by L.A. Reid, leading to a joint venture between RBMG and Island Records. Chris Hicks was appointed as executive vice-president of Def Jam to manage Bieber's career at the label, and Bieber moved to Atlanta with his mother to work with Braun and Usher.

2008: Voice coaching with Jan Smith

In 2008, Justin Bieber began receiving voice coaching from Jan Smith, indicating early efforts to refine and develop his vocal abilities.

November 2009: Pre-album YouTube fanbase

Prior to the release of his album 'My World' in November 2009, Justin Bieber's early fanbase was developed on YouTube attracting millions of views.

December 20, 2009: Performance at the White House

On December 20, 2009, Justin Bieber performed "Someday at Christmas" for US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House for Christmas in Washington.

April 2010: Vocal Changes Due to Puberty

In April 2010, Justin Bieber acknowledged that his voice was cracking due to puberty, impacting his ability to hit certain notes in songs like "Baby".

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October 2010: Release of Autobiography: 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 featuring text from Bieber and photographs from Robert Caplin.

2010: Criticism for youthful appearance

In 2010, Justin Bieber received criticism for looking and sounding younger than his actual age, which contributed to his image as a teen heartthrob.

2010: Partnership with Proactiv and OPI

In 2010, Justin Bieber signed a deal with Proactiv and partnered with Nicole by OPI to launch the "The One Less Lonely Girl Collection" nail polish line, which sold one million bottles in less than two months.

2010: Trending topic on Twitter

In 2010, Justin Bieber was frequently a trending topic on Twitter and was named the top-trending star on the platform as his fans actively discussed him.

2010: "Beliebers" as top words

In 2010, Justin Bieber's fanbase, known as "Beliebers," was recognized as among the top words of the year, highlighting his growing influence and popularity.

2011: Androgynous appearance in media

In 2011, Justin Bieber's androgynous appearance, including his cover on LOVE magazine, garnered attention and was noted in the media.

2012: Endorsement deal with Adidas

In 2012, Justin Bieber endorsed Adidas, alongside Derrick Rose and Venus Williams, becoming a face of the brand.

2012: Graduation from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School

In 2012, Justin Bieber graduated from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School with a 4.0 GPA.

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.

March 7, 2013: Fainting at London's O2 Arena

On March 7, 2013, Justin Bieber fainted backstage at London's O2 Arena after experiencing breathing problems during his concert performance and was subsequently hospitalized.

2013: Bieber comments on cultural influences

In 2013, Justin Bieber acknowledged being influenced by black culture, stating he didn't see it as black or white but as a lifestyle with suaveness and swag.

2013: Controversial events and image change

In 2013, Justin Bieber was involved in several controversial events that drastically affected his clean-cut image, including abandoning a pet monkey in Germany and urinating in a bucket.

March 2014: Rolling Stone characterization of Jeremy Bieber

In March 2014, Rolling Stone characterized Justin Bieber's father, Jeremy, as having "split with Justin's mom when Justin was a toddler, and wasn't always around afterward. But he has, as of late, accepted a place of honor in his superstar son's entourage".

March 2014: Rolling Stone cover as "Bad Boy"

In March 2014, Rolling Stone featured Justin Bieber on its cover with the title "Bad Boy", marking a shift in his public image.

2014: Jeremy Bieber's Breakup

In 2014, Jeremy Bieber and his ex-girlfriend, Erin Wagner, broke up after seven years together. They have two children, Jazmyn and Jaxon.

June 2015: Partnership with StarShop

In June 2015, Justin Bieber teamed up with StarShop, a new shopping app launched by Kevin Harrington, expanding his presence in commerce.

2015: Anne Frank House exhibit attendance records

In 2015, the Anne Frank House exhibit held attendance records at the Stratford Perth Museum, which were later broken by Justin Bieber's "Steps to Stardom" exhibit in 2018.

January 28, 2017: NHL Celebrity All-Star Game

On January 28, 2017, Justin Bieber participated as a player in the 2017 NHL Celebrity All-Star Game, coached by Wayne Gretzky.

February 2018: Trademarking Drew House name

In February 2018, Justin Bieber trademarked the name for his company, Drew House, setting the stage for his clothing line.

February 2018: Jeremy Bieber's Marriage

In February 2018, Justin Bieber's father, Jeremy Bieber, married his girlfriend Chelsey, and they had a daughter named Bay.

July 7, 2018: Engagement to Hailey Baldwin

On July 7, 2018, Justin Bieber became engaged to model and longtime friend Hailey Baldwin.

September 14, 2018: Baldwin denies marriage reports on Twitter

On September 14, 2018, Hailey Baldwin said on Twitter that she and Justin Bieber had not yet married, but deleted the tweet afterward.

September 2018: Reported marriage license with Hailey Baldwin

In September 2018, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin reportedly obtained a marriage license, leading to reports that they had a civil marriage.

September 2018: Reported move towards U.S. citizenship

In September 2018, TMZ reported that Justin Bieber had begun the process of becoming a United States citizen after his marriage to Hailey Baldwin.

October 2018: "Steps to Stardom" exhibit extended

In October 2018, the "Steps to Stardom" exhibit on Justin Bieber's early career at the Stratford Perth Museum was extended due to breaking attendance records.

November 23, 2018: Bieber confirms marriage to Baldwin

On November 23, 2018, Justin Bieber stated he was married to Hailey Baldwin.

2018: Change in public image after marriage

In 2018, after his marriage, Justin Bieber's persona began to change, transitioning away from his teenage heartthrob image toward a more mature personality.

January 2019: Launch of clothing line, Drew House

In January 2019, Justin Bieber launched his own clothing line called "Drew House", featuring a yellow smiley-face logo.

February 2019: Bieber reflects on his past self

In February 2019, Justin Bieber stated in an interview with Vogue that he would "laugh at his past self,", marking a shift in his perspective and public image.

September 2019: Release of "Here + Now" deodorant line

In September 2019, Justin Bieber released his deodorant line, "Here + Now", designed for sensitive skin, after collaborating with Schmidt's Naturals CEO.

September 30, 2019: Official wedding ceremony with Hailey Baldwin

On September 30, 2019, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin had an official wedding ceremony in Bluffton, South Carolina.

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".

2020: Reported ownership of properties

In 2020, it was reported that Justin Bieber owned a $26 million home in Beverly Hills, California, and a lakeside home in Ontario.

2021: Collaboration with Tim Hortons

In 2021, Justin Bieber collaborated with Tim Hortons to launch a specialty version of Timbits known as "Timbiebs", contributing to a sales increase for Tim Hortons.

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.

April 2022: Collaboration with Vespa

In April 2022, the Italian brand Vespa revealed its collaboration with Justin Bieber on a new limited edition of its famed scooter, "JUSTIN BIEBER X VESPA".

May 2022: New collaboration with Tim Hortons

In May 2022, Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons partnered again in a new collaboration called the "Biebs Brew", a French vanilla cold brew.

June 6, 2022: "Biebs Brew" available in North American stores

Beginning on June 6, 2022, the "Biebs Brew", a French vanilla cold brew collaboration between Justin Bieber and Tim Hortons, was made available in North American stores.

January 2023: Sells Music Publishing Rights

In January 2023, Justin Bieber sold his music publishing rights and recording catalog shares, up to the end of 2021, to Hipgnosis Songs Fund for over $200 million. This marked a significant financial transaction in his career.