Justin Drew Bieber, born March 1, 1994, is a Canadian singer and songwriter recognized as a global pop icon. Discovered by Scooter Braun and later supported by Usher, Bieber rose to fame with his debut EP My World in 2009, quickly becoming an international teen idol. His first studio album, My World 2.0, made him the youngest solo male artist to top the US Billboard 200 in nearly five decades, led by the hit single Baby. Bieber’s diverse musical style spans pop, R and B, dance, and electronic influences. Notable works include albums like Under the Mistletoe, the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at number one, and Believe, which made him the youngest artist to achieve five US number-one albums by age eighteen. His 2015 album Purpose featured three chart-topping singles and cemented his status as a leading artist in both the US and the UK. He continued his success with collaborations such as Despacito with Luis Fonsi and I’m the One with DJ Khaled, both reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Bieber’s later albums Changes and Justice also debuted atop the charts, with singles like Peaches and Stay breaking records. In 2025, he released his seventh studio album Swag. With over 150 million records sold worldwide, Bieber is one of the best-selling music artists ever. He has received numerous awards, including Grammy and Latin Grammy honors, as well as multiple Billboard, American Music, Juno, and MTV Europe Music Awards. He has been recognized by Time and Forbes for his influence and impact in pop culture, and is considered one of the top pop stars of the 21st century.