A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Justin Bieber across different fields.
Justin Bieber is a Canadian singer and pop icon known for his genre-spanning music. Discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, he was signed to RBMG Records through Usher. His debut EP, My World (2009), gained him international recognition and established him as a teen idol.
1963: Stevie Wonder's Billboard Achievement
Justin Bieber's debut at number one on the US Billboard 200 in January 2010, made him the youngest solo male act to top the chart since Stevie Wonder in 1963.
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1965: Elvis Presley's record
In 2021, Justin Bieber's release of Justice broke Elvis Presley's 1965 record for the youngest solo act to have eight US number-one albums.
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1995: Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill album
Justin Bieber's album Purpose(2015) was compared to Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill album of 1995
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1998: Madonna's Ray of Light album
Justin Bieber's album Purpose(2015) was compared to Madonna's Ray of Light album of 1998
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2006: Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSounds album
Justin Bieber's album Purpose(2015) was compared to Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSounds album of 2006
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2010: "Beliebers" named top words of 2010
In 2010, The Chicago Tribune noted that Justin Bieber's fanbase, "Beliebers", was among the top words of 2010.
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2011: Cultural Significance
In 2011, Justin Bieber's cultural significance was compared to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, with the Orlando Sentinel noting Bieber as one of the most prominent cultural icons influencing and inspiring society.
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2011: Most Influential People
In 2011, Time named Justin Bieber one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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2012: Forbes Top Ten
In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.
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2013: Forbes Top Ten
In 2013, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.
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2015: Anne Frank House exhibit records
In 2015, the Anne Frank House exhibit broke attendance records at the Stratford Perth Museum.
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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 scheduled to close, but it was extended for at least another year after breaking attendance records.
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February 2019: Reflecting on the Past
In February 2019, Justin Bieber stated in an interview with Vogue that he would "laugh at his past self", indicating a change in perspective and personal growth.
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2020: Opened up about his struggles with addiction
In his American YouTube docu-series Seasons (2020), Justin Bieber opened up about his struggles with addiction, with frequent consumption of the recreational drug lean, pills such as MDMA, and hallucinogenic mushrooms in the early stages of his career.
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January 2021: Reflected on his 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 and watch your life blossom into all that God has designed you to be."
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September 2021: "Despacito" on Greatest of All Time Charts
As of September 2021, Justin Bieber's collaboration on "Despacito" holds the number-one position on the Greatest of All Time Hot Latin Songs chart and number-five on the Greatest of All Time Songs of the Summer chart by Billboard.
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