Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He is recognized as an influential figure in contemporary R&B and pop music. In 1994, Usher first released his self-titled debut album at the age of 15 and rose to fame in the late 1990s following the release of his second album, My Way (1997). It spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Nice & Slow", and the top-two singles: the title track and "You Make Me Wanna...". His third album, 8701 (2001), saw continued success and contained two number-one singles, "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad", as well as the top-three single, "U Don't Have to Call". It sold eight million copies worldwide and won his first two Grammy Awards for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance consecutively in 2002 and 2003.
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Full name at birth | Usher Terrence Raymond IV
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Claim to fame | his falsetto, dance moves, and chart-topping hits, such as his best-selling album Confessions as well as the songs “Yeah!,” “Nice & Slow,” “U Remind Me,” and “My Boo,” a duet with Alicia Keys
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Date of birth | 14 October 1978
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Place of birth | Dallas, Texas, USA
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Occupation | Singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, businessman
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Height | 5' 8½" (174 cm)
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Distinctive feature | Abs
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Residence | Los Angeles, California, USA
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Net worth | $180,000,000 USD
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High school | North Springs Charter High School
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