Justin Bieber is currently signed to Def Jam Recordings, a division of Universal Music Group. He first signed with the label in 2008 when he was discovered by Scooter Braun and Usher Raymond IV, who helped him secure his initial record deal.

The Canadian pop star's journey with Def Jam began when he was just 14 years old, making him one of the youngest artists to sign with the prestigious label. His original contract was a joint venture between Def Jam and Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG), which was created by Usher and Scooter Braun specifically to launch Bieber's career.

Throughout his time with Def Jam, Bieber has released several successful albums including:

My World (2009)
My World 2.0 (2010)
Under the Mistletoe (2011)
Believe (2012)
Purpose (2015)
Changes (2020)
Justice (2021)

It's worth noting that while Def Jam remains Bieber's primary record label, he has also worked with other Universal Music Group subsidiaries for specific releases or international distribution. His music is distributed globally through Universal Music Group's extensive network.

The partnership between Justin Bieber and Def Jam has proven incredibly successful, with the artist achieving multiple platinum records, numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits, and establishing himself as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. As of 2023, he continues to maintain his relationship with Def Jam Recordings for his musical releases.

For his publishing rights, Bieber signed a separate deal with Universal Music Publishing Group in 2019, selling his entire music catalog for $200 million. However, this deal doesn't affect his recording contract with Def Jam, which remains his official record label.

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