Basic details:
- Name: Usher Raymond IV
- Age: 44 (Born October 14, 1978)
- Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
- Profession: Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, record producer
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Nationality: American
- Nickname: Big Ush
- Awards: Multiple Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and more
Net worth: $180 million (estimated)
Career
i. Overview:
Usher is a highly successful R&B/pop singer who gained fame in the 1990s and 2000s with multiple chart-topping albums and singles. He has sold over 75 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
ii. Milestones and achievements:
Some of Usher’s most notable achievements include the release of his albums “My Way,” “8701,” “Confessions,” and “Raymond v. Raymond,” as well as hit singles like “U Remind Me,” “Yeah!” (featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris), “Burn,” “OMG,” and “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love.”
Personal life
i. Relationships:
Usher has been romantically linked to several high-profile women, including TLC member Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and model Eishia Brightwell. He was married to stylist Tameka Foster from 2007 to 2009 and to Grace Miguel from 2015 to 2018.
ii. Family:
Usher has two sons, Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond, with his ex-wife Tameka Foster.
iii. Controversies:
Usher has faced a few controversies, including a highly publicized custody battle with his ex-wife Tameka Foster and allegations of transmitting herpes to multiple partners.
Trivia and lesser-known facts:
- Usher discovered pop star Justin Bieber and became his mentor.
- Usher started his career as a member of the R&B group NuBeginning.
- He was a coach on the TV show “The Voice” for two seasons.
Social media links:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usher/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Usher
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usher/
