Justin Bieber Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Justin Bieber’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $300 million, Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer. His journey began in 2007 when he was discovered on YouTube, and since then, he has sold over 150 million records globally, alongside executing numerous highly successful worldwide tours. This incredible fame has led him to become exceptionally wealthy. During touring years, Bieber consistently ranks among the highest-paid entertainers globally, earning between $60-80 million from all income streams. In December 2022, he finalized a $200 million deal for his music catalog rights. Back in 2007/2008, Justin was merely a Canadian pre-teen uploading videos of his songs online, until he caught the attention of Scooter Braun, a former marketing executive who later became his manager. And that marked the beginning of his fame.

Early Life

Bieber was born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario. His parents never married, and as his mother was underage at the time of his birth, Bieber’s maternal grandmother and step-grandfather played significant roles in his upbringing. During his childhood, he learned to play various instruments, including the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet. He completed his education at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School in Stratford, Ontario, graduating in 2012.

At the age of 12, Bieber participated in a local singing competition in Stratford in early 2007, where he performed Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” and secured the second position. His mother shared a video of his performance on YouTube for friends and family, subsequently continuing to upload videos of Bieber covering other songs.

Breakthrough

While browsing for videos of another artist, record executive Scooter Braun inadvertently clicked on one of Bieber’s 2007 videos. Captivated by his talent, Braun sought out Bieber and persuaded his mother to allow him to take Bieber to Atlanta, where he recorded several demo tapes. Within a week of his arrival in Atlanta, Bieber was performing for R&B superstar Usher.

Shortly thereafter, he signed with Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), a collaboration between Braun and Usher, who facilitated his audition with The Island Def Jam Music Group. In October 2008, Bieber officially signed with Island Records and relocated to Atlanta with his mother to continue his work alongside Braun and Usher. Braun became Bieber’s manager in that same year.

In 2010, Bieber released his inaugural two-part album titled “My World” and “My World 2.0”. His promotional campaign for the album included performances on various live shows like “The Today Show,” “The Wendy Williams Show,” “Good Morning America,” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Within just two months after its release, “My World” surpassed one million album sales in the US alone. To date, this album has received a 5x platinum certification.

by the RIAA. The debut album “My World” was notable for having four singles (One Time, One Less Lonely Girl, Love Me, and Favorite Girl) chart in the Billboard Top 40 before its official release. Following this, “My World 2.0” achieved the remarkable feat of debuting at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling 698,000 copies within the first three weeks. This milestone made Bieber the youngest solo male artist to reach the top of the chart since 1963, when Stevie Wonder accomplished it. The single “Baby,” featuring rapper Ludacris, rapidly became Justin’s best-selling single ever, with over 15 million copies sold worldwide. His second album, a collection of Christmas songs titled “Under the Mistletoe,” achieved sales of 2 million copies, while his third album, released in 2012 and entitled “Believe,” sold 3 million copies globally.

Music Career

As Bieber’s popularity soared, he released a 3D film that combined aspects of a biopic and concert, titled “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” in February 2011. The film became a box office success, pulling in approximately $12.4 million on its opening day across 3,105 theaters, ultimately grossing over $98 million worldwide. Along with the film’s release, Bieber also put out the album “Never Say Never – The Remixes” in February 2011. By June 2011, he ranked second on Forbes’ list of Best-Paid Celebrities under 30, earning $53 million within the preceding year.

The Christmas album “Under the Mistletoe” debuted in October 2011 to impressive sales followed by “Believe” in June 2012 and “Believe Acoustic” in January 2013. A sequel to his first film, titled “Justin Bieber’s Believe,” was released in December 2013, again under the direction of Jon M. Chu. Bieber’s track “Where Are Ü Now,” released in February 2015, won a Grammy Award in 2016 for Best Dance Recording. Additionally, Bieber set a Guinness World Record for being the youngest male artist to debut at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his single “What Do You Mean” from his November 2015 album “Purpose.” His follow-up album, “Changes,” came out on February 14, 2020.

In 2021, Bieber released his sixth studio album, “Justice,” which marked his return to pop music. This album made him the youngest solo artist to attain eight US number-one albums, surpassing Elvis Presley. By January 2022, he established a then-record for the most monthly listeners on Spotify, at 94.68 million.

Some other notable singles and collaborations include “Cold Water” (2016) with Major Lazer and MØ, “Déjà vu” (2016) with Post Malone, “Despacito” (2017) with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, “I’m the One” (2017) featuring Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled, “Bad Guy” (2019) with Billie Eilish, and “Up at Night” by Kehlani.

Currently, the music video for “Baby” has accumulated over 2.9 billion views on YouTube, while the music video for “Sorry” boasts more than 3.6 billion views. Overall, Bieber has more than 71 million subscribers on YouTube.

Catalog

Sale

In December 2022, it was disclosed that Justin was nearing the finalization of a $200 million agreement to transfer his music catalog rights to Hipgnosis, a publicly traded music investment firm. This arrangement meant that from that moment forward, all revenue from Justin’s songwriting credits and royalty streams would benefit Hipgnosis. At that time, it marked Hipgnosis’ largest catalog acquisition, approximately doubling the amount they had paid to Justin Timberlake earlier in 2022.

The contract, which received official confirmation in January 2023, did not encompass Bieber’s master recordings and other copyright holdings, as these are retained by his record label, Universal Music Group.

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Personal Life

Bieber began a widely publicized relationship with actress and singer Selena Gomez in December 2010. Their relationship fluctuated between on-again, off-again until March 2018.

During one of his separations from Gomez, Bieber had a brief romance with Hailey Baldwin from December 2015 to January 2016, later reconciling in May 2018. They became engaged in July 2018 and exchanged vows in a formal ceremony on September 30, 2019. Hailey is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, who is Alec Baldwin’s brother.

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As a citizen of Canada, Bieber reportedly holds an O-1 visa, granting him temporary resident status in the United States. However, as of September 2018, TMZ reported that he had initiated the process to become an American citizen after marrying Baldwin.

Despite achieving significant success in the music industry, similar to many young stars, he has faced numerous scandals in the public eye. In 2014, he was arrested for DUI, drag racing, and resisting arrest, and he displayed erratic behavior leading up to his arrest, which caused a temporary decline in his popularity.

In March 2015, Justin willingly participated in a Comedy Central roast. Among the celebrity roasters were Kevin Hart, Snoop Dogg, Shaq, Martha Stewart, Ludacris, and many others. At the conclusion of the event, Justin delivered a clever line:

“What do you get when you give a teenager $200 million? A bunch of has-beens calling you a lesbian for two hours.”

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Business Ventures and Endorsements

Owing to his fame, Bieber has been able to engage in various profitable business collaborations over the years. His partnerships include brands such as Proactive, Nicole by OPI, Walmart, Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Schmidt’s Naturals. Additionally, he has introduced multiple fragrances, such as “Someday” (2011), “Girlfriend” (2012), and “Justin Bieber Collector’s Edition” (2014).

In 2019, he launched his own clothing line named Drew House, and a year later, he partnered with Crocs to create a limited edition of the brand’s footwear, dubbed Crocs x Justin Bieber. Other collaborations involved Tim Hortons and Vespa. In December 2022, he also founded a clean water technology company called Generosity.

By 2023, reports indicated that Justin Bieber experienced a loss of $1.24 million on his investment in Bored Ape NFTs from a year and a half prior.

Justin Bieber Net Worth Over Time

The tracking of Justin Bieber’s net worth commenced in February 2010, where it was estimated at $500 thousand. This estimation was prior to the release of his massive hit “Baby,” which catapulted him to international stardom overnight. By the end of 2010, his net worth had surged to over $5 million. Between 2010 and 2011, his financial growth accelerated rapidly. On January 29, 2012, we revised his net worth to an impressive $40 million. Following this milestone, Justin began earning $50-70 million annually from music sales, product endorsements, touring, merchandise, and a variety of business enterprises. After remaining steady in the $170 – $180 million range for some time, Justin’s net worth officially exceeded $200 million in July 2014.

• 2010: $500 thousand
• 2011: $5 million
• 2012: $40 million
• 2013: $100 million
• 2014: $200 million
• 2015: $210 million
• 2016: $240 million
• 2017: $250 million
• 2018: $265 million
• 2019: $270 million
• 2020: $280 million
• 2021: $285 million
• 2022: $290 million
• 2023: $300 million

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Real Estate

When he was 18 years old in 2012, Justin acquired a home in the prestigious Calabasas gated community known as The Oaks for $6.5 million. It was at this residence that he faced multiple confrontations with neighbors, who often complained about his raucous parties and friends driving recklessly through the tranquil neighborhood.

In 2014, a neighbor’s security cameras recorded Justin throwing eggs at a house, resulting in damages amounting to thousands of dollars. Consequently, Justin faced a brief detention at his residence while police executed a felony search warrant at his home. After settling the dispute for $80,000, Justin sold the house in 2014 to Khloe Kardashian for $7.2 million.

For the following five years, Justin experienced a somewhat itinerant lifestyle, frequently renting homes across various locations worldwide. For instance, during much of 2019, he was spending a staggering $100,000 each month to rent a residence in Toluca Lake, California.

In March 2019, Justin acquired a mansion in Beverly Hills for $8.5 million. By 2021, it was sold fully furnished for $7.995 million.

In August 2020, Justin purchased a new home in Beverly Hills for $28.5 million. This residence is situated high up in the Beverly Hills mountains within an ultra-exclusive gated community known as Beverly Park. Notable neighbors include Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Rod Stewart, and Sylvester Stallone, among others. Prior to Justin’s acquisition, the property had been listed for $42 million two years earlier. The estate spans 2.5 acres and features a mansion covering 11,000 square feet.

Additionally, Justin and Hailey possess a lakeside property in Ontario valued at $5 million.