Justin Bieber and Kobe Bryant became global icons in very different fields—one through music and the other through basketball. Bieber rose from YouTube performances to international pop stardom, while Bryant built a legendary 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Their backgrounds, achievements, family lives and financial success offer an interesting comparison between two widely recognized American and Canadian-born figures.
Justin Bieber and Kobe Bryant Quick Bio
| Key Information | Justin Bieber | Kobe Bryant |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Justin Drew Bieber | Kobe Bean Bryant |
| Date of Birth | March 1, 1994 | August 23, 1978 |
| Net Worth | Estimated $200 million | Estimated $600 million at the time of his death |
| Nickname | JB, Biebs | Black Mamba, KB24, Vino |
| Birthplace | London, Ontario, Canada | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Age | 32 years old | 41 years old at the time of his death in 2020 |
| Nationality | Canadian | American |
| Parents | Jeremy Bieber and Patricia “Pattie” Mallette | Joe “Jellybean” Bryant and Pamela Cox Bryant |
| Siblings | Allie, Jazmyn, Jaxon and Bay | Shaya and Sharia |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter and musician | Professional basketball player, entrepreneur and filmmaker |
| Famous For | Global pop hits and his rise to fame through YouTube | Five NBA championships and his legendary Los Angeles Lakers career |
| Hobbies / Interests | Music, playing instruments and sports | Basketball and soccer |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | Around 154 lb (70 kg), estimates vary | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Hair Color | Blonde | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown | Brown |
| @justinbieber | @kobebryant | |
| Married | Yes — Hailey Bieber | Yes — Vanessa Bryant |
| Education | St. Michael Catholic Secondary School; earned high school diploma in 2012 | Lower Merion High School |
| Family | Wife Hailey Bieber and son Jack Blues | Wife Vanessa Bryant and daughters Natalia, Gianna, Bianka and Capri |
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