How Justin Bieber Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Justin Bieber across different fields.

Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer who rose to fame as a teen idol after being discovered by Scooter Braun and Usher. Braun signed him to RBMG Records in 2008. Bieber gained international recognition with his debut EP, My World (2009). Bieber is considered a pop icon known for his multi-genre musical performances.

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

1963: Stevie Wonder's Chart Record

In January 2010, Justin Bieber's album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making Bieber the youngest solo male act to top the chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963.

1965: Elvis Presley's Record

In 1965, Elvis Presley held the record for youngest solo artist to have eight US number-one albums, a record which was later broken by Justin Bieber.

June 2011: Award for Collaborative Video of the Year at CMT Music Awards

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). He was also named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world and ranked No. 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, having earned $53 million in a 12-month period.

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2011: Discussed Views on Sex and Abortion

In 2011, Justin Bieber shared his views on sexual abstinence, stating that one should only have sex with someone they love and that he does not "believe in abortion".

2011: Star on Stratford's Walk of Fame

In 2011, Justin Bieber was honored with a star in front of the Avon Theater in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, where he used to busk.

2011: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2011, Time named Justin Bieber one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2011: Bieber's Cultural Significance

In a 2011 article, Orlando Sentinel compared Justin Bieber's cultural significance to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, highlighting his influence on today's society.

2012: Forbes' List of Top Ten Most Powerful Celebrities

In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.

January 29, 2013: Release of 'Believe Acoustic' and Record Achievement

On January 29, 2013, Justin Bieber released the album 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.

2013: Forbes' List of Top Ten Most Powerful Celebrities

In 2013, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.

November 2014: Topped Forbes 30 Under 30 List

In November 2014, Justin Bieber topped Forbes magazine's Forbes 30 Under 30 annual ranking, which lists the highest-earning celebrities under 30 for that year.

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 originally scheduled to close, but it was extended for at least another year after breaking attendance records.

February 2019: Interview with Vogue

In February 2019, Justin Bieber mentioned in an interview with Vogue that he would "laugh at his past self".

October 14, 2019: 200 Weeks in Billboard Top 10

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.

2020: Opened Up About Struggles with Addiction

In his American YouTube docu-series Seasons in 2020, Justin Bieber opened up about his struggles with addiction, including frequent consumption of lean, pills such as MDMA, and hallucinogenic mushrooms in the early stages of his career.

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January 2021: Reflection on 2014 DUI Arrest

In January 2021, Justin Bieber reflected on his 2014 DUI arrest, describing it as "not [his] finest hour" and encouraging fans to embrace forgiveness.