usher Net Worth in 2023 Career & Relationship

Estimated value:	€86 million
Age:	43
Born:	10/14/1978
Country of origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Singer
Last updated:	2021

Short introduction

Usher is an American singer and actor.

early life

Usher Raymond IV was born in the US southern state of Texas. However, Usher spent most of his childhood in the state of Tennessee. His father Usher Raymond III. left the family when Usher was just one year old. He grew up with his mother, stepfather and half brother. Usher showed a keen interest in music from an early age: at the age of nine he sang in the local church choir. His grandmother quickly noticed her grandson’s talent. The family then decided to move to the big city of Atlanta, believing that there would be more opportunities for Usher to pursue his talent in a larger city.

Career

At just 13, Usher appeared on the talent show Star Search and was discovered by an employee of the record label LaFace Records. Usher came into contact with the well-known music producer LA Reid and got a recording contract. His mother quit her job and acted as her son’s manager until 2007. In 1993, Usher released his first single record, Call Me A Mack, which was the soundtrack for the film Poetic Justice. A year later his first album “Usher” followed. In 1997 his second album “My Way” was released. Two years later, Usher released a live album, which went gold in the United States. His record “8701” (2001), his fourth album “Confessions” (2004) and “Here I Stand” (2008) were also crowned with great success. Usher’s sixth album “Raymond vs. Raymond” was released in 2010, six single releases made it into the top 40 of the United States singles charts. Looking 4 Myself, Usher’s seventh album, was also a number one hit. In addition to music, he also devoted himself to acting. In 1998, Usher made his debut on the sitcom Moesha. This was followed by various series and film roles, such as “The Faculty”, “Light It Up” and “Kiss & Kill”. Usher also appears as a producer himself. In 2002 the musician founded his own record company “US Records”.

Career highlights

The single “You Make Me Wanna” was released on the album “My Way” and reached #1 in the UK charts. The single “Nice & Slow” made it to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100. The album “My Way” sold seven million copies worldwide. The two hits “U Remind Me” and “U Got It Bad” from Usher’s third album “8701” spent five weeks at No. 1 on the US charts. He went on to win two Grammys for his hits “U Remind Me” and “U Don’t Have to Call.” The single “Yeah!”, in collaboration with the hip-hop artists Ludacris and Lil Jon, became a huge success worldwide: In Germany the single climbed to number 1 in the charts, in the United States Usher’s hit even stayed at the top for 12 weeks . “Yeah!” is the most successful record in the USA from 2004. The album “Confessions” sold 20 million copies and is the singer’s most successful album. In 2010, Usher’s new hit “OMG” reached #1, making it his ninth number-one hit. Throughout his career, Usher has received numerous awards for his music, including four American Music Awards and three World Music Awards.

Famous quotes

“Success is having the confidence that you will develop something even when it seems impossible.”

“Each day brings a new opportunity to be better than you were yesterday.”

“Accept me as I am and try not to change. I know I’m not perfect and it’s okay with me.”

“You have the power to make everything better tomorrow.”

“Just because something you want isn’t happening right now doesn’t mean it never will.”

“Don’t let your past dictate your future.”

Amazing Facts

In 2013, Usher was a judge on the popular talent show The Voice. The successful musician also has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Estimated value:	€86 million