Usher

Usher Terry Raymond IV is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 80 million records sold worldwide. Born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia, Usher was discovered by a music A&R executive at a talent show when he was just 13 years old. His self-titled debut album arrived in 1994 when he was 15, but it was his second album “My Way” (1997) that launched him to superstardom with hits like “You Make Me Wanna…” and “Nice & Slow.”

Usher’s commercial peak came with his 2004 diamond-certified album “Confessions,” which sold over 20 million copies worldwide and produced four consecutive number-one singles including “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris, “Burn,” “Confessions Part II,” and “My Boo” with Alicia Keys. The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest R&B albums of all time and cemented Usher as the dominant male pop and R&B artist of the 2000s. He continued his chart success with albums like “Here I Stand” (2008) and “Raymond v. Raymond” (2010), the latter featuring the massive hit “OMG” with will.i.am.

Beyond his recording career, Usher has built significant wealth through entrepreneurship and entertainment ventures. He played a pivotal role in discovering Justin Bieber, co-signing him to RBMG Records and serving as a mentor during Bieber’s early career. Usher served as a coach on “The Voice” and has appeared in films including “Hustlers” (2019). His Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which ran from 2022 to 2024, was a massive commercial success, grossing hundreds of millions in ticket sales.

Usher’s headlining performance at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show in February 2024 was a landmark career moment, exposing him to over 120 million viewers and reigniting commercial interest in his catalog. The performance led to a significant spike in streaming numbers and boosted ticket sales for his subsequent “Past Present Future” world tour. His enduring relevance across three decades of pop music, combined with smart business investments and brand partnerships with companies like Pepsi and Samsung, have built his fortune to an estimated $180 million.