Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Dancer, Businessman, Philanthropist, NBA owner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Net Worth | $180 million |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Usher
Usher and Chris Brown announced a co-headlining 2026 North American tour called the R&B Tour, with 33 dates running from June to December. The tour includes two sold-out-style stadium concerts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 25 and 26 September 2026. The title plays on the singers' last names, Raymond and Brown.
Usher was reported to be suing former business partners and producer Bryan-Michael Cox over a failed Buckhead restaurant deal. The lawsuit sought millions in damages, alleging money had been loaned for a property purchase that was never completed and that substantial funds were not returned.
Usher received Billboard's Legend of Live award and used the moment to signal that new music may be coming. The recognition highlighted his long touring career and major live-performance success, including his recent Super Bowl halftime show and large-scale residency run.
Usher canceled his planned 2025 Australian arena tour dates. The shows, which were scheduled for Sydney and Melbourne in November and December, were called off by the promoter with no new performance dates announced.
Usher announced a career-spanning audio special for Audible as part of its Words + Music series. The project, titled The Last Showman, was set for release on 6 February 2025 and was described as a celebration of his three decades in music.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Usher Raymond IV |
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| Nick Name | Big Ush, Big Tyme, Mr. Entertainment |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'8" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | North Springs High School |
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| Education Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| Religion | Kabbala Judaism or Scientology |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Current Relationship Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Usher Raymond III |
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| Mother | Jonetta Patton |
| Siblings | James Lackey (Half-brother) |
| Spouse | Jennifer Goicoechea (m. 2024) |
| Children | Usher V, Naviyd, Sovereign Bo, Sire Castrello |
Career
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| Latest Album | Coming Home (2024) |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Art Collecting |
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| Inspirations | Michael Jackson, James Brown and Prince |
| Favorite Book | Conversations with God |
| Favorite Movie | The Five Heartbeats |
| Favorite Candy | M&M's |
| Favorite Perfume | His own fragrance line |
| Favorite Music | Steve Wonders, Michael Jackson, R Kelly, Notorious Big |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Usher started his music career at 9 years old. | |
| 2. RIAA has declared Usher as one of America's top-selling artists. | |
| 3. Usher is a co-owner of Raymond-Braun Media Group with Scooter Braun, who discovered Justin Bieber. | |
| 4. Under Usher's minority ownership, the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the 2016 NBA Championship. | |
| 5. Usher's mother became his manager by leaving her job. | |
| 6. Usher is recognized for his captivating stage performance and live vocals. | |
| 7. Usher follows a vegan diet. |
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