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Justin Bieber's Swag Soars: 198M Streams, Hot 100 Triumph

7/24/2025

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Justin Bieber's unexpected album, *Swag*, has made a splash, debuting at Number Two on the Billboard 200 after a four-year hiatus. With a staggering 198.77 million streams, it marks his most successful streaming week yet. Sixteen tracks also made it onto the Hot 100, highlighting his powerful return despite personal struggles.

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Justin Bieber's unexpected album, *Swag*, has made a splash, debuting at Number Two on the Billboard 200 after a four-year hiatus. With a staggering 198.77 million streams, it marks his most successful streaming week yet. Sixteen tracks also made it onto the Hot 100, highlighting his powerful return despite personal struggles.