Usher: The R&B Icon

American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor renowned as the King of R&B.Debuted at age 14 under LaFace Records; released diamond-certified album 'Confessions' (2004); won 8 Grammy Awards; pioneered R&B-pop fusion; Las Vegas residency headliner.
  • Discovered at 13 by LA Reid during talent show; mother managed early career amid financial struggles.
  • 'Confessions' album fueled by personal turmoil: breakup with Chili (TLC) and pregnancy rumors (though son was born years later).
  • Custody battle scandal in 2012 when ex-wife Tameka Foster accused him of endangering their child (allegations dismissed).
  • Secret marriage to manager Grace Miguel (2015-2018); later married Jenn Goicoechea after Super Bowl LVIII performance.