Usher Raymond IV, famously known as Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer whose vocal talent was recognized by his father at a very young age. To build Usher’s music career, his family even moved to Atlanta for his professional recordings and vocal appearances.
Being one of the best-selling music artists of all time, the singer has over 100 million total records sold worldwide. Usher is a multi-talented singer who knows how to invest his time and money well, which has helped him amass wealth through the years.
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Music Career of Usher
Initially performing with a group of pre-teens, Usher appeared on Star Search, leading him to L.A. Reid and LaFace Records, and the rest is history. Even before High School completion, Usher released a self-titled debut album in North America that sold more than 500,000 copies. With nine Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles as a lead artist) and 18 Hot 100 top-ten singles, Usher’s success took off in 2004 when he released his fourth studio album, Confessions, which also received a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
Raymond v. Raymond, released in 2010, was Usher’s third number-one album, also certified platinum by the RIAA. Some of his other hits are, Papers, Hey Daddy, Lil Freak, Versus, DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love, and the list is never-ending.
Apart from having a flourishing musical career, Usher has above average Television and film career and has done movies like, The Faculty, Muppets Most Wanted, Killers, and She’s All That. Considered by many a legend in R&B, Usher has made many top lists of best R&B all-time vocalists. Some of Usher’s accolades are four American Music Awards, five Grammy Awards, and nineteen Billboard Awards.
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Net Worth of American Singer, Usher
Currently, Usher has a total net worth of $180 million. His primary source of income is music, as the singer has sold millions of copies globally and generated lots of wealth. Usher also co-founded Justin Bieber’s record company, RBMG Records, with Scooter Braun. Compared to Usher, Chris Brown’s current net worth is around $60 million, which also means that Brown’s mentor, Usher is three times richer than him.
Over the years, Usher has even earned sufficient wealth from brand endorsements and partnerships. Some global giants to have endorsed Usher are Samsung, Mastercard, Pepsi, and even start-up firms like MSM. In 2013, Usher sold his home for $2.2 million, and in 2018 for $1.5 million. In 2015, Usher purchased a new home in the famous Hollywood Hills for $3.37 million and sold it off in 2018 for $3.3 million.
His other side projects are establishing US Records, co-ownership of the professional basketball team the Cleveland Cavaliers, and co-ownership of Tidal. Usher not just mints lots of money but is a philanthropist. Usher has founded a non-profit charity called “New Look,” which aims to transform the lives of underserved youth through a 10-year comprehensive program that develops passion-driven, global leaders. Usher was rewarded with Freedom Reward for his initiative to empower young people from under-served communities worldwide.
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