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Justin Bieber Named 8th Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century

Billboard is counting down the 25 best pop stars of the century so far and has named Bieber in the top ten, thanks to the Stratford, Ontario singer's impressive crossover from child star to superstar.

Billboard has been counting down the 25 greatest pop stars of the last 25 years, and a Canadian icon has just cracked the top ten: Justin Bieber.

Bieber was revealed as the No. 8 artist on the list, an impressive feat for a kid from small town Ontario. The accompanying essay covers his career trajectory: executive Scooter Braun's famous discovery of Bieber via YouTube; his child stardom and fans' 'Bieber Fever' thanks to hits like "Baby" and "U Smile"; his maturing artistry on the hip-hop dabbling Believe and the EDM-comeback album Purpose; and his confirmation as 2020s pop royalty with hits like "Peaches" from 2021's Justice.

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