Usher – Biography, Facts & Life Story

 Usher American Singer


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Nickname Big Ush, Big Tyme, Mr. Entertainment
Gender Male
Age 45 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth October 14, 1978
Real Name Usher Raymond IV
Profession Singer
Nationality American
Birthplace Dallas, Texas, United States
Religion Judaism
Zodiac Sign Libra

Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements 45-33-15.5 Inches
Bodytype Average
Height 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
Weight 75 kg (165 lbs)
Hair Color Dark Brown
Eye Color Black
Hobbies Art Collecting

Usher Raymond IV (born on October 14, 1978) in Dallas, Texas, U.S. He is an American actor, songwriter, singer, and businessperson.

Career

His father left the family when Usher was a baby. He grew up with his mother, then a stepfather, and a half-brother named James Lackey. His mother advised him to join the local church youth choir in the same city he grew up in Chattanooga when he was nine.

His grandmother found his ability to sing, even though it was not. Until Usher attended a singing group that she thought he could sing professionally. After that, his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he could find great opportunities to express his talent as a beginner.

While in Atlanta, he studied at North Springs High School. While being a student, his mother put him in local singing contests. After that, he caught the attention of a music artist and Repertoire (A&R) from LaFace Records. In 1994, he started his career and released the self-titled debut album Usher. In 1997, he released his second album, My Way, and gained fame in the late 1990s.

He released “Nice & Slow” which got at number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, with its two singles “You Make Me Wanna…” and “My Way”. In 2001, he released his third album, 8701, with its three singles “U Remind Me” “U Got It Bad”, and “U Don’t Have to Call”. It sold eight million copies across the world. In 2002 and 2003, he won his first two Grammy Awards in the category of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

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Usher Education

Qualification: High School

School: North Springs High School

Usher Career

Profession: Singer

Known For: Confessions (2004)

Net Worth: $180 Million

Family & Relatives

Father: Usher Raymond III

His father Usher Raymond III

Mother: Jonetta Patton

His mother Jonetta Patton

Brother: James Lackey

His brother James Lackey

Marital Status: Divorced

Ex Spouse: Tameka Foster(m. 2007–2009)

His ex-girlfriend Tameka Foster

Grace Miguel (m. 2015–2018)

His ex-girlfriend Grace Miguel

No. of Children: 2

Son: Usher Raymond V, Naviyd Ely Raymond

His son’s Usher Raymond V, Naviyd Ely Raymond

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FAQs

Who is Usher?

Usher is an American singer, born on 14 October, 1978 in Dallas, Texas, United States.

How old is Usher?

Usher is 45 years old as of March 2024.

How tall is Usher?

Usher is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).

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