In its early days, Justin TV was known for its eclectic mix of content. Users could watch live streams of people playing video games, cooking, or simply chatting with their audience. The platform also became a hub for live music performances, with many up-and-coming artists using Justin TV as a way to showcase their talents.

Justin TV was founded in 2007 by Justin Kan and Emmett Shear. Initially, the platform was created as a way for Justin Kan to broadcast his life to his friends and family. Kan, a Yale University student at the time, wanted to experiment with the concept of live streaming as a way to share his experiences with loved ones. He strapped a camera to his head and began broadcasting his daily activities, from waking up in the morning to going to class.

Although Justin TV is no longer active, its legacy continues to be felt in the world of live streaming. The platform paved the way for modern live streaming services like YouTube Live, Facebook Live, and Twitch.

As Twitch continued to grow, Justin TV began to decline in popularity. The platform struggled to compete with its own spin-off, and many users began to migrate to Twitch. In 2014, Justin TV announced that it would be discontinuing its live streaming service to focus on Twitch.