Will.i.am compares Justin Bieber to Michael Jackson

Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has nothing but praise for the young Justin Bieber.

He announced, “Justin Bieber could be like Prince. Justin Bieber could be like Michael Jackson where his career is like, for like, 'Wow! Explain its 2030, Justin Bieber, your career is so long. You’re the first artist to be broadcasted to Mars. How do you feel about that?' Justin Bieber could be that dude.”

Both artists were in the studio last weekend working on Bieber’s latest release.

Bieber is only 17 but according to MTV.com, he earned $53 million in 2010. Most of the earnings came from his hit concert film Never Say Never and his fragrance “Someday.” Never Say Never grossed $73 million in the United States, making it the most successful concert film in history.