Justin Bieber's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Justin Bieber.
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.
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.
2009: International Recognition with My World
In 2009, Justin Bieber's debut extended play, My World, gained international recognition, establishing him as a teen idol.
2009: "Bad Romance" Surpassed
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.
January 31, 2010: Presenter at the Grammy Awards
On January 31, 2010, Justin Bieber was a presenter at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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: My World 2.0 Topped Billboard 200
In 2010, Justin Bieber's debut album, My World 2.0, topped the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male to achieve this in 47 years. The lead single, "Baby" featuring Ludacris, became a best-selling single.
2010: MTV Award for Best New Artist
Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Best New Artist in 2010, marking his initial recognition on a major stage and validating his emerging talent.
February 18, 2011: NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP
On February 18, 2011, Justin Bieber participated in the 2011 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP).
June 2011: CMT Music Award, Forbes ranking, and new single
In June 2011, Justin Bieber's album track from Never Say Never titled "That Should Be Me" (featuring Rascal Flatts), won him his first award in country music for Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards. Also in June 2011, Time magazine named Bieber one of the 100 most influential people in the world on their annual list. In June 2011, Bieber was ranked No. 2 on the Forbes list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30. The same month, his collaborative single "Next to You" with American singer Chris Brown was released.
2011: Launch of debut fragrance, Someday
In 2011, Justin Bieber launched his debut fragrance, Someday, which grossed over $3 million in sales at Macy's in under three weeks, marking a successful celebrity-led launch.
2011: Honored with a Star in Stratford
In 2011, Justin Bieber was honored with a star in front of Avon Theater in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, where he used to perform as a young busker. This recognition symbolized his roots and early beginnings.
2011: Included on Forbes' list of top ten most powerful celebrities
In 2011, Justin Bieber was included on Forbes' list of the top ten most powerful celebrities.
2011: Under the Mistletoe: First Christmas Album
In 2011, Justin Bieber's second album, Under the Mistletoe, became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut atop the chart.
2011: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2011, Time magazine named Justin Bieber one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
June 2012: Launch of Girlfriend fragrance
In June 2012, Justin Bieber launched his second fragrance, Girlfriend, building on the success of his first fragrance.
November 23, 2012: Presented with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
On November 23, 2012, Justin Bieber was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the former Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper. He was among 60,000 Canadians to receive the medal that year.
2012: Endorsement deal with Adidas
In 2012, Justin Bieber endorsed Adidas, alongside Derrick Rose and Venus Williams, becoming a face of the brand.
2012: Believe and Acoustic Re-release
In 2012, Justin Bieber explored dance-pop on his third album, Believe; its acoustic re-release made him the first artist in Billboard history to have five US number-one albums by the age of 18.
2012: Graduation from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
In 2012, Justin Bieber graduated from St. Michael Catholic Secondary School with a 4.0 GPA.
2012: Included on Forbes list
In 2012, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of highest-paid celebrities.
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.
January 29, 2013: Release of Believe Acoustic Album
On January 29, 2013, Justin Bieber released Believe Acoustic album. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Bieber the first artist in history to have five number-one albums in the US before turning 19.
July 2013: Launch of The Key fragrance
In July 2013, Justin Bieber launched his third fragrance, The Key, expanding his fragrance line.
2013: Forbes Lists as Top Ten Most Powerful Celebrity
From 2011 to 2013, Forbes listed Justin Bieber among the top ten most powerful celebrities.
2013: Receives Diamond Award for "Baby"
In 2013, Justin Bieber received a Diamond award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his single "Baby", which became the highest-certified digital single of all time at that time.
2013: Forbes list inclusion
In 2013, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of highest-paid celebrities.
November 2014: Release of "Home to Mama" and Forbes ranking
In November 2014, Justin Bieber released a song titled "Home to Mama" (featuring Cody Simpson). In the same month, Bieber topped Forbes magazine's Forbes 30 Under 30 annual ranking, which lists the highest-earning celebrities under 30 for that year.
2014: Launch of Justin Bieber Collector's Edition fragrance
In 2014, Justin Bieber launched his latest fragrance, Justin Bieber Collector's Edition, adding to his line of fragrances.
2014: Forbes list inclusion
In 2014, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of highest-paid celebrities.
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.
November 13, 2015: Release of Purpose
On November 13, 2015, Justin Bieber's album "Purpose" was released and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking his sixth album to achieve this milestone. The album became the fourth best-selling album of 2015, selling 3.1 million copies worldwide.
2015: "Where Are Ü Now" and Purpose Album Release
In 2015, Justin Bieber explored EDM with his single "Where Are Ü Now", winning the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. His fourth album, Purpose, was released featuring singles like "Love Yourself", "Sorry", and "What Do You Mean?".
January 8, 2016: UK Chart History
On January 8, 2016, Justin Bieber made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to occupy the entire top three positions on the UK Singles Chart with "Love Yourself", "Sorry", and "What Do You Mean?" simultaneously charting at numbers 1, 2, and 3.
January 23, 2016: "Sorry" Climbs to Number One
On the week charting January 23, 2016, "Sorry" climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and became Justin Bieber's second number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100.
2016: "Love Yourself" Tops Billboard Chart
In 2016, "Love Yourself" topped Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Chart, followed by "Sorry" at number two, making Justin Bieber only the third artist in history to hold the top-two positions of the Billboard Year-End Hot 100. This highlighted his dominance in the music charts.
2016: Forbes list inclusion
In 2016, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of highest-paid celebrities.
2016: Billboard's Greatest Pop Star
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, acknowledging his impact on social media and popular music.
April 17, 2017: Release of "Despacito" Remix
On April 17, 2017, a remix of the song "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber, was released. This was the first song in which Bieber sang in Spanish, and it became a global hit.
April 28, 2017: Release of "I'm the One"
On April 28, 2017, DJ Khaled's single "I'm the One", featuring Justin Bieber along with rappers Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne, was released. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
2017: Guest Appearances on Chart-Topping Hits
In 2017, Justin Bieber had guest appearances on DJ Khaled's "I'm the One" and Luis Fonsi's "Despacito", both peaking atop the Billboard Hot 100, with "Despacito" winning a Latin Grammy Award.
2017: Forbes list inclusion
In 2017, Justin Bieber was included on the Forbes annual list of highest-paid celebrities.
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.
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.
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.
October 14, 2019: 200 Weeks in Billboard Hot 100 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.
May 8, 2020: Release of "Stuck with U"
On May 8, 2020, American singer Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber released the single "Stuck with U", to help raise funds for the first responders of the COVID-19 pandemic. The song debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
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: Changes Album Release
In 2020, Justin Bieber's fifth album, Changes, topped the Billboard 200.
March 19, 2021: Release of "Justice" and "Peaches"
On March 19, 2021, Justin Bieber released his sixth studio album, Justice, and its fifth single, "Peaches". The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and "Peaches" debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100.
July 9, 2021: Release of "Stay"
On July 9, 2021, Justin Bieber released a collaboration with the Kid Laroi titled "Stay". The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in its fourth week, becoming his eighth number-one single in the US.
November 19, 2021: 'Under the Mistletoe' listed on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Top Holiday Albums chart
On November 19, 2021, the album 'Under the Mistletoe' was listed among the Greatest of All Time Top Holiday Albums chart by Billboard.
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.
2021: Justice Album and Single Releases
In 2021, Justin Bieber's sixth album, Justice, topped the Billboard 200 and included his seventh US-number one single "Peaches". He also released his eighth US number-one single, "Stay" with the Kid Laroi.
2021: MTV Award for Artist of the Year
Justin Bieber was awarded the MTV Award for Artist of the Year in 2021, acknowledging his sustained impact and contributions to the music industry over a decade.
January 1, 2022: Bieber sets Spotify record
On January 1, 2022, Justin Bieber set a record of 94.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, before being surpassed by The Weeknd. This marked a significant milestone in his streaming success.
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.
March 28, 2022: "Ghost" peaks at number five
On March 28, 2022, Justin Bieber's sixth single "Ghost" from the album Justice peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his 20th top-five hit. The single also reached number one on Billboard's Pop Songs chart, making Bieber the first solo male artist to attain 10 number-one singles in the chart's history.
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.
December 2022: Launch of Generosity water company
In December 2022, Justin Bieber launched "Generosity", a clean water technology company aimed at providing sustainable drinking water.
2023: Generosity fountains commercially available
In 2023, Generosity water fountains, created by Justin Bieber's company, are expected to be commercially available at major venues and homes.
2024: 35 Guinness World Records
As of 2024, Justin Bieber has set 35 Guinness World Records in his career, with eight achieved from the success of his album Purpose, acknowledging his numerous achievements in the music industry.
2024: Fourth-most-followed user on Twitter
As of 2024, Justin Bieber is the fourth-most-followed user on Twitter and the most-followed musician, with over 110.3 million followers.
2024: Studio Projects Certified Platinum or Higher
As of 2024, all of Justin Bieber's studio projects have been certified Platinum or higher by the RIAA, solidifying his commercial success and critical acclaim.
April 2025: Most Streamed Artist on NetEase Cloud Music
In April 2025, NetEase Cloud Music named Justin Bieber the most streamed European/American artist in the platform's 12-year history with more than 11.9 billion streams. This highlights his global popularity and streaming success.
July 10, 2025: Release of "Swag" Album
On July 10, 2025, Justin Bieber released his seventh studio album titled Swag, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with 163,000 equivalent album units earned in the US during its opening week. The album's lead single "Daisies" debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his 27th top ten single in the US.
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