Justin Bieber Has Been Awarded ‘White Boy of the Year’ by Anthony Edwards

15 Oct 2026, 16:22 · Thought Catalog

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Updated 6 minutes ago, October 15, 2026

Justin Bieber beat Tom Holland, Erling Haaland, Robert Pattinson and Travis Kelce for “White Boy of the Year” at Anthony Edwards’ 2026 Believe That Awards. Bieber also appeared in the satirical awards special, hosted by the Minnesota Timberwolves star.

Shirtless and heavily tattooed, Justin Bieber holds an NBA basketball courtside at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026, held at the Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026. Photo by Bryan Bedder / Getty Images.

He takes over the title from Timothée Chalamet, who won in 2025. That inaugural edition drew 150 million views across platforms.

Ball Arena in Denver hosted Game Two of the NBA Western Conference First Round Playoffs on April 20, 2026, where Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards (#5) flashed a grin on the court against the Denver Nuggets. Photo by Matthew Stockman / Getty Images.

The 2026 winners also include Michael B. Jordan for Iconic Performance of the Year, Druski for Main Character of the Year and IShowSpeed for Creator of the Year. Coco Gauff received the Beauty and The Beast Award for outstanding performance on and off the field, while 50 Cent received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Justin Bieber flexes both arms for the audience at the Jacob Javits Center during Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 on July 18, 2026, holding a WWE-branded microphone in one hand. Photo by Bryan Bedder / Getty Images.

Edwards’ Timberwolves teammate Jaden McDaniels won the Stood on Bidness Award, and LaMelo Ball took the Bring Ya Ass Award. The second annual special is available on Edwards’ YouTube channel and social accounts, with PrizePicks presenting and Edwards’ Three Fifths Media producing alongside Wheelhouse and Portal A.

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