Justin Bieber, born on March 1, 1994, is a Canadian singer who was discovered on YouTube, has sold over 150 million records, and headlined Coachella in April 2026. The old version of this list described him as 21. These 15 facts have been checked and updated to 2026.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | March 1, 1994, London, Ontario |
| Discovered | YouTube covers, 2007, by Scooter Braun |
| Label signing | Island Records, October 2008 |
| Latest album | Swag (July 11, 2025), Swag II (September 2025) |
| Biggest recent show | Coachella headliner, April 11, 2026 |
1. He was found on YouTube by accident
In 2007, at age 12, he placed in the top three at a local singing contest in Stratford, Ontario, performing Ne-Yo’s “So Sick”. His mother posted the video on YouTube for family and friends, then kept uploading covers. Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive, clicked on one by accident while searching for a different singer, then tracked down Bieber’s school and his mother.
2. Usher helped launch him
Usher got involved and helped find a label home, which led to an audition with L.A. Reid. Reid signed Bieber to Island Records in October 2008.
3. His debut album went straight to number one
My World 2.0 (2010) debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest solo male act to top the chart. Its single “Baby” reached number five on the Hot 100.
4. His film opened big
The 3D film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never came out on February 11, 2011, and grossed an estimated $12.4 million on its opening day from 3,105 theatres. It was one of the biggest openings for a music documentary.
5. He holds 35 Guinness World Records
As of 2024, his career includes 35 Guinness records, eight of them from the Purpose album. In 2015 he also became the youngest solo male artist to debut at the top of the Hot 100, with “What Do You Mean?”.
6. Purpose broke chart records
The 2015 album produced three Hot 100 number ones, “What Do You Mean?”, “Sorry” and “Love Yourself”. On January 8, 2016 he became the first artist to hold the top three spots on the UK singles chart at once.
7. He took a Spanish song to number one
In 2017, Bieber featured on a remix of Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito”, his first song in Spanish. It reached number one in the US and joined “Macarena” as the only English-and-Spanish songs to top the Hot 100.
8. He looked up to Drake
His manager Scooter Braun said Bieber was a huge Drake fan and saw him as an older brother. Bieber has also named Michael Jackson, Usher, Justin Timberlake and Stevie Wonder among his influences.
9. He had a crush on Beyonce
“I met her at the VMAs,” Justin says. “I went up to her, said ‘I love your music,’ and she said, ‘Aw, you’re so cute.’ She’s gorgeous!”
10. His awards shelf is deep
He has won two Grammy Awards, eight Juno Awards, two Brit Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards, 19 American Music Awards and a record 22 MTV Europe Music Awards. Estimated sales run to over 150 million records.
11. A surprise appearance ended a two-year break
He performed at Coachella 2019, his first live show in two years, and teased a new album. Months later he released “I Don’t Care” with Ed Sheeran, which topped charts in 26 countries.
12. He married Hailey Baldwin
He became engaged to model Hailey Baldwin on July 7, 2018. The two had briefly dated in 2015 and 2016 before getting back together in June 2018.
13. Swag arrived in July 2025
The album came out on July 11, 2025, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, and put 16 songs on the Hot 100 at once, led by “Daisies”. Swag II followed in September 2025.
14. He headlined Coachella in 2026
On April 11, 2026 he played his first major live show in four years as a Coachella headliner. Afterwards he had seven albums on the Billboard 200 at the same time, a career best.
15. The set came out as a live album
He released Swag Live From Coachella (Weekend I) on June 26, 2026, a 22-track record with guests including The Kid LAROI, Tems and Wizkid.
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FAQ
How old is Justin Bieber?
He was born on March 1, 1994, so he is 32 in October 2026.
How was Justin Bieber discovered?
His mother posted his YouTube covers, and manager Scooter Braun clicked on one by accident in 2007. Usher then helped him find a label, and he signed with Island Records in October 2008.
How many Guinness World Records does Justin Bieber have?
As of 2024, he had 35 Guinness World Records, including eight from his album Purpose.
What is Justin Bieber’s latest album?
Swag, released on July 11, 2025, followed by Swag II in September 2025. A live album from his Coachella set came out on June 26, 2026.
Did Justin Bieber headline Coachella?
Yes. He headlined Coachella on April 11, 2026, his first major live show in four years.
How we put this list together
We replaced the earlier list with facts checked against biographical and chart records, and dropped any claim we could not confirm. The 2025 and 2026 items come from recent reports on the Swag albums and the Coachella set.
Last updated: October 2026.
