You Stole My Steez: 8 Musicians Who People Say Got Famous Copying Other Singers

Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake

The two pop singers have more in common than their first name. The singers’ musical styles have been compared as well as their songs ‘Girlfriend’ and ‘Boyfriend.’ ( watch the mashup) Morning radio host Mojo, of “Mojo in the Morning,” said, “when I heard ‘Boyfriend’ for the first time, I thought it was Justin Timberlake’s single.” Bieber has acknowledged being influenced by Timberlake, but does not appreciate comments that the two sound alike. Bieber stated, “saying I sound like someone else is not really a compliment. … I think if you were to say ‘I heard some Justin Timberlake-esque things in your sound,’ I would take that as a compliment.” Timberlake hasn’t really put out an album, let alone a single, in years so maybe we should just let him have the acting and Bieber have the singing.

Which other musicians seem to be a little bit too inspired by other famous artists?

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