Justin Bieber Road to BET Awards 2011

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Passing the Torch\r - Usher helped teen sensation Justin Bieber get his record deal with L.A. Reid at Island/Def Jam. He then partnered with Bieber's manager, Scott Braun, to start Raymon Braun Media Group, to which Bieber is signed.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Justin Bieber - Biebs was born on the same day as fellow ‘90s baby Sean Kingston, four years later. The 16-year-old’s debut, My World 2.0 is certified platinum. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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The Lil Homie - Now with over 20 million albums sold worldwide, multiple awards, and various business ventures, Usher can sit back and watch his money pile up. His young protege Justin Bieber, who he signed to record deal in 2009, has the pop game on lock.(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (February 2011)  - February 11, 2011 marked the next big step in the evolution of Bieber fever with the release of the 3-D documentary film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. The movie revolves around his performance at Madison Square Garden on August 31, 2010 and explores his family's background as well. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (February 2011)  - February 11, 2011 marked the next big step in the evolution of Bieber fever with the release of the 3-D documentary film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. The movie revolves around his performance at Madison Square Garden on August 31, 2010 and explores his family's background as well. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

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Little Bro Bieber - Justin Bieber loves the world of hip hop and R&B, so who better to collab with than Ludacris himself? (Photo:  Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)

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