Usher Biography, Facts & Life Story

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.

Usher Education

Qualification: High School

School: North Springs High School

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Usher Career

Profession: Singer

Known For: Confessions (2004)

Net Worth: $180 Million

Family & Relatives

Father: Usher Raymond III

Mother: Jonetta Patton

Brother(s): James Lackey

Sister(s): Not Known

Marital Status: Divorced

Ex Spouse: Tameka Foster(m. 2007–2009), Grace Miguel (m. 2015–2018),

Children: 2

Son(s): Usher Raymond V, Naviyd Ely Raymond