On March 1 Justin Bieber was born…

On March 1, 1994 Justin Bieber was born. The Canadian singer, first discovered through YouTube videos showcasing his singing, broke into the music scene with his top ten single, “Baby,” which was released on January 18, 2010. His debut album, “My World,” was certified platinum, while 2012’s “Believe” debuted on top of the Billboard 200 chart.

Justin Bieber
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Bieber’s fans have commonly been known as “Beliebers,” with Bieber having a Twitter following of over 60 million users and sales of over 15 million records. Most recently Bieber has been under scrutiny for his behavior, specifically his recreational drug use. On January 23, 2014, he was arrested for drag racing while under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Miami, Florida.