Druski: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot

In early July, as he put the finishing touches on what would become one of 2025’s biggest albums, Justin Bieber had a question for the new collaborator in the studio with him. “Why wouldn’t you be my therapist?” Bieber asked Druski as they finalized a trio of skits that would punctuate SWAG, which arrived days later.

The R&B-forward set marked a mature, fresh chapter for Bieber, and he knew the comedian’s sprawling reach and range made him a perfect partner to help usher in that transition. “He wanted a way to address everything different outlets and the public wanted answers about, and I think he wanted to do it in a comedic way,” Druski says. “He played the album for us and then we had conversations between each song. It was all one take, just talking to him about what’s been going on in his life.”

From Dunkin’ Super Bowl commercials to Bieber album cameos, Druski defined 2025 like no other star — and pop culture’s biggest names are taking notice.

Comedian and social superstar Druski will host the Billboard 2025 No. 1s Livestream on Tuesday, Dec. 9, starting at noon ET/9 a.m. PT, where he’ll welcome special guests to help reveal the biggest chart-toppers of 2025. Watch here.

Read Druski’s full Billboard cover story here.