Usher is an American R&B and pop singer known for his music skills and hit albums such as Confessions, Looking 4 Myself and My Way. Born as Usher Terry Raymond IV in Dallas, Texas, Usher is the son of Jonetta Patton and Usher Raymond III. He began singing in his church choir at age nine, and released his debut album at age 15. His hit album Confessions became the fastest-selling R&B album in history.
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Usher Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 14 October 1978
Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
Birth Name: Usher Terry Raymond IV
Nicknames: Big Ush, Big Tyme, Mr. Entertainment
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actor
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: African-American
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Black
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Usher Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 165 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 75 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 7½”
Height in Meters: 1.71 m
Body Build: Athletic
Chest: 45 in (114 cm)
Biceps: 15.5 in (39.5 cm)
Waist: 33 in (84 cm)
Shoe Size: 12 (US)
Usher Family Details:
Father: Usher Raymond III
Mother: Jonetta Patton
Spouse: Grace Miguel (m. 2015), Tameka Foster (m. 2007–2009)
Children: Usher Raymond V, Naviyd Ely Raymond
Siblings: James Lackey (Younger Half-Brother)
Usher Education:
Graduated from North Springs High School in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Usher Facts:
*He lost his father at the age one.
*He started singing in his church choir at age nine.
*He was Ranked #47 on VH1’s 100 Sexiest Artists.
*He has known singer and songwriter Alicia Keys since he was age 16.
*He is good friends with R&B/Soul artist Robin Thicke, Ludacris, T.I., Naomi Campbell, and Mariah Carey.
*Has a road named after him, the Usher Raymond Parkway in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
*Follow him on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, YouTube, and Instagram.