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Pop superstar Justin Bieber's twice-postponed "Justice World Tour" finally kicks off this week in San Diego.

Bieber has certainly come a long way since his discovery at age 13 on YouTube by record executive Scooter Braun.

Back and so, the young teen was living in Canada with his mother, Pattie Mallette. The unmarried mom worked multiple jobs to support herself and her young son, and the two lived in depression-income housing. That all changed after Braun stumbled upon one of Bieber's YouTube videos showcasing his singing talents. Braun famously continued Bieber with R&B superstar Usher, and between Braun and Usher managing the young vocaliser'southward career, the residual, equally they say, is popular history.

Bieber came upwardly during a fourth dimension when the media handling of celebrities wasn't exactly kind. For reference, encounter the treatment of other young pop stars like Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, who were heralded as major celebrities at a tender age and held to incommunicable standards, and then subjected to intense backlash when they inevitably faltered. Viewed through today's lens, where mental health is at the forefront, the media's handling of these young celebrities was harsh and unwarranted.

From the beginning, Bieber was marketed every bit a teen heartthrob, a squeaky make clean pop star in the mold of a young Justin Timberlake and other boy band members. His make of pop was wholesome and bubbly, which earned him legions of young fans who dubbed themselves "Beliebers" and devoured everything and anything Bieber touched. Even his hair style spawned millions of re-create cats, with young boys of a sudden sporting his floppy, shaggy 'practice.

Simply put, the Bieber miracle of the mid-00s was instant. It catapulted him from the projects of Canada to the top of the music charts. But his sudden ascension came with a downside, namely, exposure to the dark side of fame.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "Justin Bieber: Seasons," Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

Living under the microscope, Bieber was subjected to intense media scrutiny. Information technology took its toll on him. Past 2013, Bieber's public image was faltering. Accusations of reckless driving and vandalism plagued him. In 2014, he was arrested for driving under the influence in Miami.

The public blowback was swift, with fans turning their backs on the popular star post-obit his controversies and run-ins with the police force. Bieber struggled behind the scenes with substance abuse, feet and depression. His bad-boy antics and human relationship with fellow teen pop star Selena Gomez were making more than headlines than his music.

Information technology seemed that the age-old cautionary tale of kid stars turning into troubled adults was coming truthful once again.

However, Bieber persisted despite the setbacks, cartoon on his Christian faith to help him stay on runway . Equally he matured, and then did his audio. And as he grew up, so did his fans.

They embraced his 2015 album, "Purpose," which showed off a new sleek, EDM-influenced sound. The album heralded a more mature return for Bieber, a comeback of sorts, and it sparked huge singles similar "Where Are Ü Now," "What Exercise You Mean" and "Love Yourself." The album was a critical success as well, earning him Grammy nominations and his first win, for All-time Dance/Electronic Recording for "Where Are Ü Now."

Since then, Bieber has released two more albums: "Changes" in 2020 and "Justice" in 2021, both of which this tour is supporting. He as well became a family man: In 2018, Bieber married on-again, off-again girlfriend, model Hailey Baldwin.

Despite his past struggles, Bieber has managed to remain relevant on the popular cultural landscape since his early on discovery. Through all the ups and downs, the public interest in Bieber has never waned.

Peradventure information technology'due south fourth dimension to finally forgive Bieber for the sins of his past. Subsequently all, he was only a kid when he outburst onto the public scene and, as we've seen time and time again, growing upward in the spotlight is never like shooting fish in a barrel.

"Justin Bieber: Justice Globe Bout with special guests Jaden, Eddie Benjamin and ¿Téo?"
When: 7 p.chiliad. Friday
Where: Pechanga Loonshit, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., Midway District
Tickets: Starting at $64.50
Online: pechangaarenasd.com