| 1. Usher started his music career at the age of 9. |
| 2. His album 'Confessions' achieved 'Diamond' certification from the RIAA. |
| 3. Both 'My Way' and '8701' earned 'Multi-Platinum' certifications. |
| 4. Usher is recognized by the RIAA as one of America’s top-selling artists. |
| 5. He holds the sixth position on Billboards’ Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop artists list for the past 50 years. |
| 6. Usher is a co-owner of Raymond-Braun Media Group with Scooter Braun, who famously discovered Justin Bieber. |
| 7. The Cleveland Cavaliers secured the 2016 NBA Championship during Usher's minority ownership. |
| 8. Usher has globally sold 65 million records. |
| 9. He made an appearance in the animated movie 'Geppetto.' |
| 10. Usher's vocal type is classified as leggero tenor. |
| 11. He had the opportunity to dance with his idol, Michael Jackson, on 'Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special.' |
| 12. Usher adopted a vegan lifestyle, transitioning from vegetarianism following his father's passing, including abstaining from eggs and dairy. |
| 13. A road named 'Usher Raymond Parkway' pays tribute to the artist. |
| 14. His annual income is estimated between $15-20 million from touring, streaming, endorsements, and business ventures. |
| 15. He founded the New Look Foundation in 1999 to empower youth from impoverished communities to become leaders. |
| 16. Usher was ranked among the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone and the greatest pop stars of the 21st century by Billboard. |
