Common questions about Justin Bieber

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Justin Drew Bieber born?

Justin Drew Bieber was born on the 1st of March 1994 at St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario. He grew up in the quiet town of Stratford, Ontario, in low-income housing with his mother Pattie Mallette and stepfather Bruce.

How did Justin Bieber get discovered by Scooter Braun?

Scooter Braun discovered Justin Bieber in 2007 while searching for a different singer on YouTube and found a video of Bieber covering Ne-Yo's song So Sick. Braun tracked down the 13-year-old singer and convinced his mother Pattie to let him move to Atlanta to record demo tapes.

What record did Justin Bieber set with his debut album My World 2.0?

Justin Bieber became the youngest solo male to top the US Billboard 200 chart with his debut album My World 2.0 in 2010. This achievement made him the youngest solo male to top the chart in 47 years at that time.

Which album marked Justin Bieber's transition from teen pop to a mature artist?

Justin Bieber released his third studio album Believe in 2012 to mark a significant departure from his teen-pop roots. The album incorporated elements of dance-pop and R&B and featured collaborations with urban producers like Darkchild and Max Martin.

How many number-one singles did Justin Bieber have from his album Purpose?

Justin Bieber achieved three number-one singles from his 2015 album Purpose, including What Do You Mean, Sorry, and Love Yourself. This made him the first male artist in almost a decade to have three number-ones from an album since Justin Timberlake.

How many Guinness World Records has Justin Bieber earned?

Justin Bieber has earned 35 Guinness World Records throughout his career. These records include the most streamed track on Spotify in one week and the most simultaneous tracks on the US Billboard Hot 100.