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From humble beginnings to global stardom, Usherâs rise to fame has been nothing short of remarkable. With his smooth vocals and slick dance moves, he has captivated audiences around the world for over two decades. But what is the story behind this iconic American singer? Join us as we delve into the life and career of Usher Raymond IV, exploring his early days in Atlanta, his breakthrough success with hits like âU Remind Meâ and âYeah!â, and everything in between. Get ready to be inspired by one of musicâs most beloved icons â this is the biography of Usherâs journey to fame.
Usherâs Childhood
Usher was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 14th, 1978 to La Toya and Clarence Usher. His father is a gospel singer who had a huge impact on his sonâs musical career; Usher later said that his father was âthe greatest voice I ever heard.â The young Usher quickly showed talent for singing and began taking vocal and music classes at the age of four. By the time he was eight, he had started performing professionally with local groups.
In 1995, Usher met producer Dallas Austin at a talent show and they soon began working on his debut album. Released in 1996, Usher became an instant sensation with the singles âMy Booâ and âYou Make Me Wanna Dance.â The album went platinum and catapulted him into superstardom. He later released another successful album called âRaymond v. Raymondâ (1998) which featured the hit singles âYeah!â and âBurninâ Up.â
In 2000, Usher starred in his first feature film titled âThe Mummy.â This led to roles in other films such as âScream 2â (1996), âDesperadoâ (1995), âThe Islandâ (2005), and âRed Tailsâ (2012). In 2001, he released his fourth studio album entitled âConfessions.â The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart and included the hit singles âI Need Your Loveâ and âPop Ya Collar.â
Real Name/Full Name | Usher Raymond IV |
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Usher |
Birth Place: | Dallas, Texas, United States |
Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 14 October 1978 |
Age/How Old: | 44 years old |
Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres â 173 cm In Feet and Inches â 5Ⲡ3âł |
Weight: | In Kilograms â 80Â Kg In Pounds â 166Â lbs |
Eye Color: | Black |
Hair Color: | Black |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Divorced |
Girlfriend: | Jenn Goicoechea |
Wife/Spouse Name: | Grace Harry (m. 2015â2018), Tameka Foster (m. 2007â2009) |
Kids/Children Name: | Naviyd Ely Raymond, Sovereign Bo Raymond, Usher Raymond V, Sire Castrello Raymond |
Parents Name: | Father â Usher Raymond III Mother â  Jonetta Patton |
Siblings: | N/A |
School: | North Springs High School |
College: | N/A |
Religion: | Christian |
Nationality: | American |
Zodiac Sign: | Libra |
Gender: | Male |
Profession: | Singer, Actor |
Net Worth: | $190 Million |
Last Updated: | 2023 |
His Career in R&B
Usher made his debut in the music industry as a teen artist in 1994, with the release of his self-titled debut album. After releasing two more albums and touring extensively, Usher achieved mainstream success with the release of his 2002 album âMy Way.â That album yielded three singles that charted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100: âMy Boo,â âU Got It Bad,â and âYeah!â The following year, 2003, saw the release of Usherâs fourth studio album, âConfessions.â The album yielded five singles that reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100: âBurn,â âConfessions (of a Broken Heart),â âMore,â âU Remind Me,â and âI Donât Wanna Live Forever.â In 2007, Usher released his fifth studio album, âRaymond v. Raymond.â That album yielded two top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100: âHot Nâ Coldâ and âLaugh Now Cry Later.â In 2012, Usher released his sixth studio album, â#Selfieâ. The album spawned two top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100: â#Straight Upâ and â.
His Comeback in the 2000s
Usherâs comeback in the 2000s was a surprise to many. After a five-year break from the music industry, he released his fifth studio album âConfessionsâ in 2004. The album charted at number one on the Billboard 200 and spawned two singles that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100: âYeah!â and âU Got It Bad.â
In 2006, Usher collaborated with Lil Jon and Ludacris for the single âYeah! (We In This)â which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his fourth consecutive number one single in that chart. The following year, he released his sixth studio album â UR 2.0â which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and produced three singles that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100: âYou Make Me Wanna Dance (A$$hole),â âBurning Up,â and âLove In This Club.â
In 2009, Usher announced his seventh studio album entitled âHere I Standâ which was released later that year. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and spawned three singles that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100: âLove in This Club,â âDonât Tell âEm (What Happened),â and âMy Boo.â
In 2011, Usher released his
His Marriage and Children
Usher Raymond IV was born on April 26, 1978 in Dallas, Texas. Usherâs mother is Toni Braxton and his father is Raymond James III. Usherâs parents divorced when he was just two years old, and he and his mother moved to Atlanta, Georgia. There, Usher developed a love for music and began singing in church choirs.
In 1994, aged just 16, Usher made his debut as a solo artist with the album My Way. The following year he released his second album Nu-Soul which featured the hit song âMy Boo.â In 1996, Usher released his third album Confessions which included the singles âLove In This Clubâ and âU Remind Me.â The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 1998, Usher released his fourth album U Got It Bad which included the singles âI Donât Wanna Knowâ and âLaugh Now Cry Later.â The album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over seven million copies worldwide. That same year, Usher starred in the movie Next Friday which was based on his fourth album.
In 2000, Usher released his fifth studio album Burninâ which featured the singles âYour Loveâ and âConfession II: Iâm Sorry.â The album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over fifteen million copies worldwide. That same year, Usher starred in the movie Just Married which was also
His Net Worth
Usher Raymond IV was born in Decatur, Georgia on October 8, 1978. He began singing and dancing at a young age and began recording demo tapes as a teenager. In 2002, he released his debut album âConfessions,â which spawned the hit singles âYeah!â and âMy Boo.â The following year, he released his second album, â8701,â which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and produced the hit singles âU Remind Meâ and âBurn.â
In 2006, Usher released his third album, âLooking for Myself,â which spawned the hit singles âScreamâ and âLaugh Now Cry Later.â The following year, he released his fourth album, âRaymond v. Raymond,â which produced the hit single âTitanium.â In 2009, he released his fifth album, â#1 Hits,â which featured the hits âLove In This Clubâ and âI Donât Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades of Grey).â
In 2012, Usher released his sixth album, âHere I Stand,â which featured the singles âPut It All On Meâ and â#Beautiful.â The following year, he released his seventh album, âEuphoria,â which included the single â#Burn.â In 2016, he released his eighth album, Ctrl., which included the single â#Donât Let Me Downâ.
Usher has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has won several awards including four Grammy Awards. His
Name | Usher |
Net Worth (2023) | $190 Million |
Profession | American singer |
Monthly Income And Salary | $1.2 Million + |
Yearly Income And Salary | $15 Million + |
Last Updated | 2023 |