JUSTIN BIEBER BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Justin Bieber — Canadian singer whose rise from YouTube covers to global pop superstardom made him one of the defining artists of the 2010s. Discovered by Scooter Braun in 2008 after his mother posted his YouTube covers; signed to Island Records; broke out with 2010's "Baby"; scored eight US No. 1 singles including "Sorry," "Love Yourself" and "Peaches"; the R&B turn of Changes (2020) and Justice (2021); surprised fans with SWAG and SWAG II in 2025; fatherhood with wife Hailey and son Jack.

Image: Wikimedia Commons / Lou Stejskal (CC BY 2.0), AI-enhanced — Justin Bieber performing, Rosemont 2015

Justin Bieber — Quick Facts

Full Name: Justin Drew Bieber
Born: March 1, 1994, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada (raised in Stratford)
Age: 32 (as of October 2026)
Nationality: Canadian
Genres: Pop, R&B, dance-pop
Years Active: 2008–present
Labels: RBMG / Island Records, Def Jam / ILH
Spouse: Hailey Baldwin (married 2018)
Children: Jack Blues Bieber (born August 2024)
Studio Albums: My World 2.0, Under the Mistletoe, Believe, Purpose, Changes, Justice, SWAG, SWAG II

Career & Biggest Songs

Teen-Idol Era

Discovered by Scooter Braun in 2008 after his mother Pattie Mallette posted his YouTube covers, Justin Bieber signed with Island Records and released his debut single "One Time" in 2009, followed by the EP My World. His first studio album My World 2.0 (2010) debuted atop the Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male to achieve that feat in 47 years. "Baby" featuring Ludacris went on to become one of the best-selling US singles of all time. His Christmas album Under the Mistletoe (2011) became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut at US No. 1, and Believe (2012) made him the first artist in Billboard history to have five US No. 1 albums by age 18. A self-taught musician, he plays piano, drums, guitar and trumpet.

Purpose Era

Purpose (2015) marked a career peak: "What Do You Mean?", "Sorry" and "Love Yourself" simultaneously monopolized the top three spots on the UK singles chart. "Where Are Ü Now" with Jack Ü won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. In 2017, DJ Khaled's "I'm the One" and Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" both reached US No. 1, with "Despacito" tying the then-record 16 weeks at the top.

R&B Era

The R&B-leaning Changes (2020) and Justice (2021) both topped the Billboard 200. "Peaches" became his seventh US No. 1 single, and "Stay" with the Kid LAROI (2021) his eighth, making him the youngest solo act to collect eight US No. 1 albums.

2025 Comeback & Fatherhood

In 2025, Bieber surprised fans by dropping SWAG on July 11, followed by SWAG II later in the year. His trophy shelf holds 2 Grammys, 26 Billboard Music Awards, 19 AMAs, a record 22 MTV Europe Music Awards, 8 Junos, 2 Brits and 6 MTV VMAs; he appeared on the Time 100 in 2011 and was ranked by Billboard as the 8th-greatest pop star of the 21st century. He married Hailey Baldwin in 2018, and their son Jack Blues Bieber was born in August 2024.

Explore the lyrics of his biggest hits, including Beauty and a Beat and Let Me Love You.

FAQs

How old is Justin Bieber?
He is 32, born March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Stratford.

What was his first hit?
"One Time" (2009) was his debut single, followed by the global breakout "Baby" (2010).

Is he married and does he have children?
He has been married to Hailey Baldwin since 2018, and their son Jack Blues Bieber was born in August 2024.

What is his latest album?
SWAG II (2025), the follow-up to the surprise-dropped SWAG earlier in 2025.