| First Name |
Usher
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| Middle Name |
Terrence
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| Last Name |
Raymond
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| Full Name at Birth |
Usher Terrence Raymond IV
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| Alternative Name |
Usher, Usher Terrence Raymond IV, Usher Terry Raymond IV, Usher Raymond IV, Usher Raymond, Big Tyme, Big Ush, Mr. Entertainment, King of R&B
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| Birthday |
14th October, 1978
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| Birthplace |
Dallas, Texas, USA
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| Height |
5' 8½" (174 cm)
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| Weight |
165lbs (75 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Abs
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
North Springs Charter High School
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, businessman
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
his influential role in contemporary R&B and pop music. He's particularly recognized for his smooth vocals, dance moves, and hit-making abilities. His album Confessions achieved massive success, and he's known for hits like "Yeah!", "Nice & Slow", "U Remind Me", and "My Boo". He's also known for his stage presence and ability to connect with audiences, making him a popular live performer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Dance, Soul
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| Year(s) Active |
1991–present, 1993–present, 1990s–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Bass, Drums, Bass Guitar
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| Record Label |
LaFace, Arista, Jive, RCA, Sony Legacy, RBMG, Legacy, Mega, Gamma, US
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| Associated Acts |
Jermaine Dupri, Justin Bieber, Sean Combs, Rico Love, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Michelle Chamuel, R. Kelly, Diddy, Pharrell Williams, P. Diddy, Zaytoven
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
J Pat Management, Paradigm Talent Agency
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| Brand Endorsement |
TV commercial for Coca-Cola (1995), TV commercial for Tommy Hilfiger jeans (1998), TV commercial for Twix candy (2002), TV commercial for Macy’s (2007), TV commercial for Dance Central 3 (2012), TV commercial for 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA (2013), TV commercial for Samsung (2013), Usher men’s / women’s perfume (2008), Belvedere Vodka (2011), (February 2024) campaign for SKIMS Mens, (February 2024) Uber Eats‘ “Super Bowl” commercial
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| Shoe Size |
13
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| Official Websites |
www.instagram.com/usher/, www.usherworld.com, http://ushernow.com, www.youtube.com/user/UsherVEVO, http://usherworld.com
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| Father |
Usher Raymond III
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| Mother |
Jonnetta Patton
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| Brother |
James Patton (step brother)
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| Family Member |
Usher "Cinco" Raymond V (son), Naviyd Ely Raymond (son)
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| Friend |
Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke, Beyonce Knowles, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Ariana Grande
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| Associated People |
Justin Bieber, R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, Sean Combs, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris
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| Favorite TV Shows |
The Voice
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| Favorite Bands |
Maroon 5
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| Favorite Colors |
Green
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Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. With some publications referring to him as the King of R&B, he is recognized as an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop music. In 1994, Usher released his self-titled debut album at the age of 15. He rose to fame with the release of his second album, My Way (1997), which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Nice & Slow", and the top-two singles: the title track and "You Make Me Wanna...".
