Usher was born in Dallas, Texas the son of Jonetta Patton (née O'Neal) and Usher Raymond III. While also starring in Light It Up and In the Mix. He has also been appearing in films, debuting in the 1998 film The Faculty. Usher was also instrumental in starting and continuing the career of teen singer Justin Bieber. He had established his own record label, US Records, and is a part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise. Īside from recording, Usher ventured in to other business. In February of 2010 when asked who he thought would fill Michael Jackson's place as the King of Pop Jay-Z stated he thought Usher would become the new King of Pop and said that he thought Ushers tribute to Michael Jackson was fantastic. He also said that he wouldn't be who he is today without Michael Jackson. Despite being named the new King of Pop, Usher has stated that in his eyes there will never be another King of Pop. On several occasions Usher has stated Michael Jackson to be the biggest influence of his career. įor years Usher has been named by his fans, critics, and peers as the successor to Michael Jackson as the new King of Pop. His 2004 album Confessions was ranked as the best solo album and second best overall album of the last decade. (The 2000-2009 decade) While ranking him as the second Top Overall Artist of 2000-2009 decade. Billboard Magazine also named him the greatest singer of his generation. Billboard Magazine ranked Usher the #1 Hot 100 artist of the 2000s decade. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Usher has sold over 21.5 million albums in the United States. He ranked higher than any other artist of his generation. In 2008, Usher was ranked as the 21st most successful Hot 100 Singles Artist of all-time by Billboard magazine. To date, he has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. His success continued with Confessions (2004), which has sold over ten million copies in the United States, and been certified diamond by the RIAA. He rose to fame in the 1990s, releasing the multi-platinum album My Way (1997) and 8701 (2001). Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American recording artist and actor. Singer-songwriter, music executive, actor, record producer

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