The Story of Justin Bieber: The Boy Who Went from YouTube Sensation to Grammy-Winning Superstar

Justin Bieber is the most famous teenager in the world. At 19, he’s sold more albums than anyone his age and has more followers on Twitter and Instagram combined than any other celebrity. In this article we explore his rise from YouTube sensation to Grammy-winning superstar. From intimate early interviews with friends and family, to exclusive access to every step of his rise to fame, we’ve got all you need to know about Justin Bieber right here. This article is a ultimate resource for Justin Bieber. Here you will find the latest news, an overview of his career, a detailed biography, a list of his famous friends, and much more. Does something stand out as missing? Let us know in the comments section below.

Who is Justin Bieber?

Justin Drew Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada, to parents who were divorced when he was young. His mother raised him, while also working as a waitress, while his father was mostly out of the picture. Growing up, he was extremely introverted, a trait he has said was brought on by growing up around girls and trying to fit in. He was discovered on YouTube at the age of 15, by Scooter Braun, who had been looking for talent on the site. After signing with Braun, the manager made a joint decision with Justin’s mother to move him to Atlanta, to help further the young boy’s career. Justin’s rise to fame was quick, especially for someone so young, and he was soon making headlines in the tabloids for his relationships and other shenanigans. Though he’s certainly been through his fair share of controversy, Justin has always been able to bounce back, and he continues to be one of the most followed celebrities in the world.

The Early Years: 2008–2010

Growing up, Justin’s dream was to become a hockey player and he trained at a hockey academy. At the age of 12, however, he had to quit playing hockey due to a growth spurt that made his knees too weak. It was only after this that Justin began to think seriously about a future in the music industry. During high school, Justin was part of a small group of friends who would try to make each other laugh by posting videos online. It was during this time that he was discovered on YouTube by Scooter Braun. Justin was offered a recording contract with Usher and he signed the contract, but Usher later terminated the contract because Justin was too young to be in the music business. Justin then got a record deal from Island Records.

2010-2012: Scooter Braun and Music Becomes Everything

Justin’s first album, My World, was released in November 2009, when Justin was only 16 years old. It debuted at number one in the Canadian and U.S. iTunes stores, making Justin the first artist ever to enter the charts in the top slot with no commercial singles or promotion. The album went platinum (1 million copies sold) in Canada and double platinum in the U.S. Justin’s second album, My World 2.0, was released in March 2010. The album went platinum in Canada and gold in the U.S. The third album, Believe, was released in June 2012. It yielded two hugely successful singles, “Boyfriend”, featuring Justin’s current girlfriend, and “As Long As You Love Me”, featuring Big Sean. The album went platinum in a matter of hours, making it Justin’s third platinum-selling album.

2013: Purpose and The Art of Reinvention

Around the time when Justin’s third album was released, it seemed as though the young star was in need of a serious reinvention. His image was tainted by a series of scandals. A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge in Florida, an assault and battery charge in Toronto, and a plagiarism scandal brought Justin’s career to a halt. He was arrested and charged with assault after getting into a fight with a limo driver who was allegedly intoxicated. Justin pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 80 hours of community service. He was also charged with hit-and-run after allegedly failing to stop after hitting a photographer with his car in Beverly Hills. The charges were later dropped.

2014: The World Is Watching

Having emerged from the scandal with a new, more mature outlook on life, Justin went on to take part in a very public philanthropic endeavor with the Humane Society. He also joined the fight against HIV/AIDS, by joining the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Alliance, and lending his support to the fight against Ebola in Africa. Justin also joined forces with World Vision to bring clean water to the people of Africa. He has also become an activist for gay rights, and is a strong supporter of marriage equality. You can see how far the young star has come since his first album, My World, which earned him a mere $3,000.

2015 - 2016: Purpose Continues and The Future

Justin’s philanthropic efforts have continued into 2016, with his participation in a campaign against bullying. He has also written an autobiography titled, Justin Bieber: Just Getting Started, which will be released in October 2017. The book promises to reveal the details of Justin’s early life and his rise to fame. Justin continues to be one of the most followed celebrities on social media, with over 108 million followers on Instagram and 90 million followers on Twitter.

Conclusion

Justin Bieber’s rise to fame has been quick and impressive. He got his start on YouTube and has gone on to become one of the biggest names in the music industry, while also making time to give back to the community. While nobody can predict the future, there’s no doubt that Justin’s star will continue to rise.

The End

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