You might have heard a few of Justin Bieber’s hit songs over the years. Songs like ‘Baby Baby’, ‘Sorry’, ‘Beauty and a Beat’, and a whole lot of them. Yes, it’s Justin.
Justin Bieber has revolutionized the music industry into something unbelievable and his imprint is still as bright as day.
Aside from his career as a well-known musician and a song songwriter, and husband. There are a few things we don’t really know about him.
Nine Lesser-known Facts About Justin Bieber
Below, we’ll take you through nine lesser-known facts that are unpopular about the musician.
#1. He’s a self-taught musician & became a YouTube sensation as a kid.
At age 2, Bieber got his first drum set and began teaching himself how to play. Since then, he learned to play guitar, piano, and trumpet, all by himself.
In 2008, his mom posted a video of him performing on YouTube to share with family. To their surprise, Bieber quickly became an online sensation
It resulted in his discovery by Scooter Braun, who later became his manager.
#2. He once sold his hair for charity.
Around 2010, young Bieber was known for his hairstyle that had boys and men copying it.
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However, before ditching his iconic hairstyle, he gave a chunk of his hair to talk show host and TV personality Ellen DeGeneres.
He asked to auction it off and give the funds to charity. The hair was indeed auctioned, and the fund was given to an animal rights group called “Gentle Barn Foundation.”
That flock of hair generated a whopping $40,668 once it was sold on eBay.
#3. He almost auditioned for American Idol.
Now, before Justin got his YouTube video viral, he had an alternative plan before he became an online sensation.
He said in an interview that, “he’d always planned on trying out for American Idol when he turned 16. Luckily, he had a faster route to fame thanks to YouTube.”
Later in 2010, he performed on American Idol to support Usher, as he said.
#5. His mentor and go-to person is not a musician.
This may seem unlikely, but his mentor is one of Hollywood’s greatest (and most famous) actors – “Will Smith”
Justin says that they have a lot in common, and Will encourages him to always be true to himself.
They talk at least once a week about any potential issues, emotional or otherwise.
#6. Along with music, He is a quick Rubik’s cube solver.
The Rubik’s Cube puzzle has been stumping people since its release in 1974. While it might be hard for a lot of people, it definitely wasn’t and isn’t hard for Bieber, as he can solve it in under 2 minutes.
He owns more than 20 Rubik’s cubes as of now.
#7. His father was a professional MMA Fighter.
Jeremy Bieber gained attention not only for being the pop star’s dad but also for his past as an MMA fighter.
Jeremy’s involvement in MMA added as a plus to the Bieber family’s public image, showcasing a different side of their background beyond music.
This often sparked curiosity among fans and the media, highlighting the diversity of interests within the Bieber family circle.
#8. He has various categories of awards to his name.
His collection includes 2 Grammy Awards, 1 Latin Grammy Award, 8 Juno Awards, 2 Brit Awards, 26 Billboard Music Awards, 18 American Music Awards, 22 MTV Europe Music Awards, 23 Teen Choice Awards, and 33 Guinness World Records.
Most respectable is, “Most subscribers on YouTube for a male musician”.
#9. At just 19, He bought a house for his family.
When he was just 19 years old, Justin Bieber used the funds from his ever-growing fame to buy his father and his half-siblings a home. The five-bedroom home cost him a whopping $850,000, but the cost didn’t matter to Bieber, as he reportedly wanted to make sure that they had a nice, safe place to live.