Icon Justin Bieber has been a hot topic since his debut back in 2009! The star first came to prominence after the success of his first single, 'One Time', which essentially skyrocketed Bieber to international fame and success. The Canadian-born singer lived quite a low key life alongside his childhood friends prior to being one of the biggest celebrities across the globe. Justin was notoriously close to his hometown pals, Ryan Butler, and Chaz Somers, whom he'd hang out with much into his famous stage.
Justin later went through a difficult time, so much that he was set to quit music for good! Now, with the Biebs returning with new music, including his newest song 'Anyone', featuring a tattoo-less Justin, fans are now taking a stroll down memory lane and wondering whether Justin is still friends with Ryan or not. Considering the duo were inseparable for most of Justin's life, it is only fitting for the two to still be as close, but are they? Let's find out!
Are Justin Bieber & Ryan Butler Still BFFs?
Justin Bieber first began his music career performing back home in Stratford, Ontario before making his move over to YouTube where he covered some of the biggest songs in pop. It didn't take much time before Bieber was recognized by none other than his current manager, Scooter Braun, back when Justin was only 13 years old. The Biebs was signed to RBMG Records in 2008 where he would later record 'One Time' his first single, which would be the song to secure Justin what would soon become an extraordinary career in music.
Prior to becoming THE Justin Bieber, the 'Baby' singer spent his days hanging out with his closest friend, Ryan Butler! The duo grew up together, playing soccer, attending school with one another, going on family vacations, all that jazz that besties get up to. After Justin began to gain international wide stardom, he managed to maintain his friendships without getting lost in all the glitz and glam of it all. When it came time to film the music video to 'One Time', Justin and Ryan are seen playing video games together at the beginning, something the two would often get up to.
After the success of Justin's album, 'My World', he bought Ryan a mustang convertible for Christmas in 2011, proving that the two were very much close. Well, as Justin's career continued to take off, fans began to see less of Ryan and more of Selena Gomez, Jaden Smith, and many other celebs Justin began to befriend. So, are Ryan and Justin friends today? They are!
While they weren't able to see one another as often, considering Ryan still lives in Canada, the two find time to hang out to this very day. The Biebs was spotted walking in Los Angeles back in 2019 with his hometown pals, Ryan and Chaz, proving that they are just as tight as ever! Butler was also present at Justin's wedding to Hailey Bieber and remains close with the model as well!