Justin Bieber delivered one of the most nostalgic moments of Coachella’s first weekend.
During his set, Bieber performed a rendition of Chris Brown’s 2007 hit “With You,” while archival footage of his younger self singing the same song played on the screen behind him. The side-by-side moment bridged nearly two decades of his career, highlighting how far he’s come since his YouTube beginnings.
Longtime fans recognized the callback immediately. Bieber famously covered “With You” back in 2008, one of several early YouTube uploads that helped him gain attention online before being discovered and eventually signed. The Coachella performance leaned into that origin story, blending live vocals with the throwback clip in a way that felt both reflective and intentional.
Bieber’s connection to Chris Brown goes beyond that early cover. The two artists have collaborated multiple times over the years, including tracks like “Next to You” and “Don’t Check on Me,” building a creative relationship that spans pop and R&B.
The tribute came as part of a broader set that balanced nostalgia with his current era. Bieber worked through songs from his latest album SWAG while also revisiting older hits and viral moments from his past. At various points, he pulled up clips from his early YouTube days, leaned into internet-era humor, and brought out guest performers including The Kid LAROI for “Stay.”
The performance marked another rare full-scale appearance for Bieber, who has been selective with live shows in recent years following health-related setbacks that impacted his Justice World Tour.
