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By the People, for the People
Justin Bieber Duets with Old YouTube Videos at Coachella
The pop star brought his past hits to life on the festival stage.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:06am
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Bieber's Coachella set blended his past and present, with the pop star singing along to his own viral YouTube videos from years ago.Indio TodayJustin Bieber surprised fans at his Coachella set by singing along to his own past YouTube videos, creating a meta moment where he performed duets with his younger self. In addition to hits like 'Baby' and 'Sorry,' Bieber also revisited his early cover of Ne-Yo's 'So Sick' that helped launch his career. The singer also brought out special guests like The Kid LAROI and Tems during the performance.
Why it matters
Bieber's Coachella set demonstrated his ability to blend nostalgia and innovation, leveraging his early YouTube success to connect with longtime fans while also showcasing his current musical collaborations. This unique performance format highlighted Bieber's evolution as an artist and his continued relevance in pop culture.
The details
During his Saturday night Coachella set, Bieber started with songs from his recent albums before using a laptop on stage to pull up videos of his past hits. He then sang along with the YouTube clips, creating a surreal moment where he duetted with his younger self on songs like 'Baby' and his cover of Ne-Yo's 'So Sick.' Bieber also incorporated non-musical viral videos into the performance, including his famous 'It's not clocking to you that I'm standing on business' paparazzi rant. In addition to the YouTube integration, Bieber brought out special guests like The Kid LAROI and Tems to perform collaborations.
- Justin Bieber performed at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 11, 2026.
- Bieber's 'So Sick' cover was uploaded to YouTube years before he became famous.
The players
Justin Bieber
A Canadian pop star known for hits like 'Baby' and 'Sorry.' Bieber rose to fame through his early YouTube videos before becoming a global superstar.
The Kid LAROI
An Australian singer-songwriter who collaborated with Bieber on the hit single 'Stay.'
Tems
A Nigerian singer and songwriter who joined Bieber on stage for a performance of 'I Think You're Special.'
Wizkid
A Nigerian singer who appeared with Tems and Bieber for a performance of 'Essence.'
Katy Perry
A popular American singer who was in the Coachella crowd watching Bieber's performance.
What they’re saying
“How far back do you guys go? Do you guys really go back, though? Like for real, for real?”
— Justin Bieber
“Thank God he has Premium. I don't wanna see no ads.”
— Katy Perry
The takeaway
Justin Bieber's innovative Coachella performance, which blended his past YouTube success with current musical collaborations, demonstrated his ability to connect with both longtime fans and new audiences. By embracing his origins and evolution as an artist, Bieber delivered a unique and memorable festival set that highlighted his continued relevance in the pop music landscape.
