The teen sensation got his start when his proud mom uploaded his videos to YouTube. Now he’s poised to rule the pop world.
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On the beach
January 22, 2014: Justin Bieber is seen hanging out with his Father, Jeremy Bieber, today in Miami, Florida. The two were seen walking around the beach then Bieber rented a segway to ride around. Khalil, the 19 year old singer was spotted hanging out with them too. Bieber is said to have been partying at a strip club for Lil Scrappy's 30th on Monday night, where he reportedly spent $75,000. Mandatory Credit: INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-11/13|sp|
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Arrested
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Movie premiere
Justin Bieber arrives at the World Premiere of \"Justin Bieber's Believe\" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Hug it out
Canadian pop megastar Justin Bieber (C, black shirt) hugs a young survivor of Super Typhoon Haiyan in Palo, Leyte province on December 10, 2013. Bieber sang to and played basketball with young survivors of the Philippines' deadliest typhoon on December 10 after he flew into the disaster zone to boost an international relief effort. TOPSHOTS AFP PHOTOSTR/AFP/Getty Images
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From above
FILE JANUARY 14: Police served a felony search warrant and searched Justin Biebers house during a vandalism investigation January 14, 2014 in Calabasas, California. Police reportedly searched for security camera videos while investigating an egg throwing incident where Biebers neighbors home was allegedly vandalized last week. During the course of the investigation police discovered cocaine and charged rapper Lil Za who was a guest at Biebers house. NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 02: Justin Bieber performs at the Barclays Center on August 2, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Thumbs up
Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs during a concert at Bercy arena in Paris, Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
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Love ya' mom
Justin Bieber, right, kisses his mother Pattie Mallette as they arrive at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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The height of fame
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 20: Singer Justin Bieber performs onstage at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Billboards2012/Getty Images for ABC)
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Socially acceptable
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 20: Singer Justin Bieber accepts the award for Top Social Artist onstage at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Billboards2012/Getty Images for ABC)
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Courtside cuddle
epa03186613 US actors/singers Selena Gomez (L) and Justin Bieber (R) are pictured during the San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, California USA, 17 April 2012. EPA/PAUL BUCK
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A drop in the bucket
Justin Bieber gets slimed after accepting the award for favorite male singer onstage at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Still worth screaming about?
BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 19: Justin Bieber Wax Figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds Berlin on March 19, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Getty Images)
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Yes, he Cannes
Canadian singer Justin Bieber arrives at the Cannes festival palace, to take part in the NRJ Music awards ceremony, in Cannes, southeastern France, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)
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All in the family
From left, Prince Jackson, Blanket Jackson, Paris Jackson, Justin Bieber, and Katherine Jackson pose together after the hand and footprint ceremony honoring musician Michael Jackson in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. The ceremony was held to celebrate the \"Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour\" by Cirque du Soleil. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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Mic check!
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 11: Singer Justin Bieber holds a microphone in front of the mRobo Ultra Bass as he unveils the portable speaker and dancing robot at the TOSY Robotics booth at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 11, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 13 and features more than 3,100 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 140,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Let's have a ball
Justin Bieber performs in Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebration, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
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Holiday spirit
From left, first lady Michelle Obama, Sasha Obama, Malia Obama, and President Barack Obama, sing \"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing\" with performers Jennifer Hudson, Victoria Justice, and Justin Bieber, at the annual Christmas in Washington taping at the National Building Museum in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Hey, Slick
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Singers Selena Gomez (L) and Justin Bieber arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Having a laugh
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Singer Justin Bieber (C) performs with singers Redfoo and SkyBlu of LMFAO onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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As his 'World' turns
Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber performs during his last concert of his tour \"My World\" in Caracas, on October 19, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Leo RAMIREZ (Photo credit should read LEO RAMIREZ/AFP/Getty Images)
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True Beliebers
Fans of Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber react during a concert at Morumbi Stadium in Sao Paulo October 8, 2011. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)
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Young love
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Singer Justin Bieber and actress Selena Gomez arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
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Get your motor runnin'
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 13: Indy Car driver Danica Patrick (L) and singer/musician Justin Bieber appear onstage to present Best Team at the The 2011 ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Smells like teen spirit
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 23: Musician Justin Bieber attends the Justin Bieber fragrance launch at Macy's Herald Square on June 23, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Time for some sun
A shirtless Justin Bieber escorts Selena Gomez after stepping on the beach while in Hawaii.
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Download this one
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Singer Justin Bieber accepts the Digital Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for ABC)
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Lifting spirits in Japan
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber fist bumps with a girl from northeastern Japan, the area devestated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami at an event at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Tokyo May 18, 2011. In Japan for several concerts, the 17-year-old Canadian teen idol spoke briefly with nearly a dozen of children and exchanged messages. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao (JAPAN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE DISASTER)
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Under the spotlight(s)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Singer Justin Bieber performs on stage at Acer Arena on April 28, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
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All the world's a stage
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 04: Justin Bieber performs on stage during the first night of his UK tour at National Indoor Arena on March 4, 2011 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Steve Thorne/Redferns)
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Date night
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Singer/actress Selena Gomez and singerJustin Bieber arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter held at Sunset Tower on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images)
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Hoop dreams
Recording artist Justin Bieber (R) drives around former NBA player Mitch Richmond (L) during the first half of the 2011 BBVA All-Star Celebrity basketball game as a part of the NBA All-Star basketball weekend in Los Angeles, February 18, 2011. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL ENTERTAINMENT)
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He ought to be in pictures
Canadian singer Justin Bieber poses for photographers as he arrives for the premiere of the film \"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never\", at the O2 Arena in London February 16, 2011. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
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New music meets old
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 17: Pop/R&B sensation, Justin Bieber and Rock legend, Ozzy Osbourne pose on the set of Best Buy's inaugural Big Game commercial, in which they both star on January 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Best Buy)
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Young man, young fans
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 01: Singer Justin Bieber visits New.Music.Live to promote his new film \"Never Say Never\" at the CTV HQ. building on February 1, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)
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Oh, say can you see?
Canadian singer Justin Bieber arrives for the premiere of the 3D film \"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never \" in New York February 2, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
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Owes it all to Mom
Justin Bieber (right) with his mom, Pattie Mallette (left) in Paramount Pictures' JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER.
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Hey! I'm in 3-D!
Justin Bieber in Paramount Pictures' JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER. Photo credit: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures
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Roses are red
Camden, NJ - December 8: Justin Bieber performs at the Q102 Jingle Ball at the Susquehanna Bank Center on December 8, 2010 in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)
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Viva Espana
epa02473097 Canadian singer Justin Bieber poses during the presentation of his album 'My worlds The Collection' in Madrid, Spain, 29 November 2010. Bieber will give two concerts in April 2011 in Spain during his world tour entitled 'My World'. The tickets for the concerts will be put on sale on 02 December 2010. EPA/JAVIER LIZON
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Plenty for everyone
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Singers Usher and Justin Bieber pose for a portrait during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Caulfield/AMA2010/Getty Images for DCP)
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Little big man
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Justin Bieber accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for DCP)
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Buckets of fun
LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 10: Justin Bieber performs at the KFC YUM! Center on November 10, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)
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Do these make me look smart?
Musician Justin Bieber poses for a portrait while promoting his new book, \"Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever\", in Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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By the white of the night
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 25: Singer Justin Bieber performs onstage at the Staples Center on October 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Canadian pop star Justin Bieber arrives at Sydney International Airport on April 24, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber
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May-December friendship?
WASHINGTON - MAY 01: Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber attend the TIME/CNN/People/Fortune 2010 White House Correspondents' dinner pre-party at Hilton Washington Hotel on May 1, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Time Inc) *** Local Caption *** Kim Kardashian;Justin Bieber
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Dare to dream
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 28: Canadian Pop star Justin Bieber takes part in a bungy jump at Auckland Bridge Bungy, Westhaven Marina during his one day visit to New Zealand on April 28, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images for Tourism NZ) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber
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Fans get out of hand
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Justin Bieber fans show their support at Circular Quay on April 26, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Bieber had been scheduled to perform an outdoor concert in front of the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay. However after around 5000 people camped out overnight for the performance, police were forced to cancel the outdoor show after several young fans were crushed during crowd surges. Bieber went ahead and performed at the Seven networks headquarters at Martin Place instead. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
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Up past bedtime
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1752 \"Tina Fey -- Pictured: (l-r) Tina Fey, Justin Beiber -- Photo by: Dana Edelson/NBC
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Bye-ber? Bee-ber? Bay-ber?
WASHINGTON - APRIL 05: Canadian pop star Justin Bieber performs during the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 5, 2010 in Washington, DC. About 30,000 people are expected to attend attended the 132-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber
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Space-age shoes
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27: Singer Justin Bieber arrives at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kid's Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber
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Ryan, Michael and Justin
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Tip-toe time
NEW YORK - MARCH 11: Musician Justin Bieber performs onstage at the 2010 Nickelodeon Upfront Presentation at Hammerstein Ballroom on March 11, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber
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Is this France, or Russia in the winter?
PARIS - FEBRUARY 22: Justin Bieber meets fans at Citadium Store on February 22, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber
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Guys who wear glasses
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Justin Bieber performs a free concert presented by KIIS-FM at Nokia Plaza L.A. Live on February 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber
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Helping Haiti
MIAMI - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Singers Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston, and Monica pose backstage at the BET SOS Saving Ourselves - Help for Haiti benefit concert and telethon at AmericanAirlines Arena on February 5, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Brown;Monica;Justin Bieber;Sean Kingston
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It's Bieber's 'World,' we just live in it
(EXCLUSIVE, Premium Rates Apply) HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 01: Singer Justin Bieber performs at the \"We Are The World 25 Years for Haiti\" recording session held at Jim Henson Studios on February 1, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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He likes older women
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singers Ke$ha (L) and Justin Bieber speak onstage during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ke$ha;Justin Bieber
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No. 1 fan
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Justin Bieber (R) and mother Pattie Mallette arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber;Pattie Mallette
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Bright-eyed teen
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Justin Bieber arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Justin Bieber
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Kid with a dream
STRATFORD, CANADA - AUGUST 20: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS; EDITORS NOTE: Best available quality) Justin Bieber performs on the street August 20, 2007 in Stratford, Canada. (Photo by Irving Shuter/Getty Images)