Usher Raymond IV, born October 14, 1978, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor known as one of the most influential figures in contemporary R and B and pop music. Rising to fame in the late nineties with hits from his album My Way, including "Nice and Slow" and "You Make Me Wanna", he continued his success with albums like 8701 and the diamond-certified Confessions, which produced chart-topping singles such as "Yeah", "Burn", and "My Boo". With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Usher is recognized as one of the best-selling artists of all time. His achievements include multiple Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to his music career, he co-founded the Raymond-Braun Media Group, which launched the career of Justin Bieber, and established the Usher's New Look charity. Usher has also appeared in several films and delivered a widely watched halftime performance at the 2024 Super Bowl.