Usher – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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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 |
| Nickname | Big Ush, Big Tyme, Mr. Entertainment |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 46 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | October 14, 1978 |
| Full Name | Usher Raymond IV |
| Profession | Singer |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Published on | May 24, 2019 on 12:25 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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
Mother: Jonetta Patton
Brother: James Lackey
Marital Status: Divorced
Divorced: 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
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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 46 years old as of December 2024.
How tall is Usher?
Usher is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m).