Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Photo by Lou Stejskal/Flickr

How old was Justin Bieber when he sang ‘Baby?’

Bieber himself was only a baby when he was singing "Baby."

It feels like years since Bieber Fever first struck the world, but if Justin Bieber’s career was a person, it would still be considered a minor. 16 years ago, Scooter Braun accidentally clicked on one of Bieber’s videos on YouTube, and history was made. While Bieber was no small name when his EP My World debuted in 2009, it was truly his song “Baby” in 2010 that launched him to teen-idol status.

Recommended Videos

Becoming the most viewed video on YouTube until “Gangnam Style” premiered in 2012, “Baby” was a worldwide hit, charting in the top 10 in over 15 countries and peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Top 100. As Justin Bieber grew up over the years, his style shifted completely away from the tween hits that made him famous, creating a more mature pop sound over his later albums. But it’s important to remember that Bieber was a teen himself when he sang “Baby” and was creating music for his age group.

Born in 1994, Bieber won’t even be 30 until 2024. If you roll it back to 2010, that means Justin Bieber was only 16 when “Baby” launched his career to new heights. Considering most 16 year olds are just worried about getting their driver’s license and finding a job at their local mall, it’s quite impressive how large of a career Bieber had at such a young age.

This also explains a lot of the legal troubles Bieber experienced later on in his career, including the infamous mug shots and the video of him urinating into a mop bucket at a club. While his behavior is still unacceptable, the difference between his stupid mistakes and his peers is that his was being reported on by TMZ. Most kids are able to make dumb decisions in private, and leave those mistakes behind come the time they’re adults. Bieber on the other hand has a whole section of his Wikipedia page dedicated to his dumb mistakes as a teen and young adult.

While the Justin Bieber we see today is far from the same kid singing about a breakup on Universal CityWalk in LA, his music career is still seeing a grand amount of success. Bieber saw a number one single with his feature on “Stay” by The Kid LAORI in 2021, the same year his most recent album Justice peaked at number one on the Billboard 200. Bieber also made over $200 million earlier in 2023 after selling his music catalog to a private firm.


We Got This Covered is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Bethany Wade
Bethany Wade
Bethany is a freelance writer for We Got This Covered focusing on TikTok and viral trends. When not addicted to her phone, she enjoys checking out the latest theatrical releases and catching up on the newest music. Previous writing credits include Film Daily and Film School Rejects.