Billboard Hot 100 Proof: Why 'Love Yourself' Remains One of Bieber's Biggest Hits

A detailed look at Billboard Hot 100 Proof: Why 'Love Yourself' Remains One of Bieber's Biggest Hits, featuring in-depth facts.

Q1: Did Ed Sheeran originally write "Love Yourself" for his own album?
Yes. Ed Sheeran drafted the foundation of the track during early conceptual work for his album ÷ (Divide). Believing the song felt too sharp for his personal aesthetic and considering scrapping it entirely, he presented it to Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco, who polished the melody into its final form.

Q2: How many total weeks did "Love Yourself" spend at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
The single commanded the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for two non-consecutive weeks in February 2016. Its legendary status derives from spending 24 weeks in the top ten and finishing as Billboard's top-performing single of the entire year.

Q3: What makes the track's Billboard chart performance historic?
The release cemented several rare milestones: Bieber replaced himself at No. 1 by knocking his own song "Sorry" out of the top spot, rebounded to No. 1 after being displaced by Zayn's "Pillowtalk," and took the No. 1 position on the Year-End Billboard Hot 100 chart for 2016.