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    • Usher - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16:  Actor Usher Raymond and mother Jonnetta Patton attend the premiere of 'In the Mix' on November 16, 2005 in New York City.
    • Usher - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16:  Actor Usher Raymond attends the premiere of 'In the Mix' on November 16, 2005 in New York City.
    • Usher - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16:  (L to R) Actors Chazz Palminteri, Usher Raymond and Emmanuelle Chriqui attend the premiere of 'In The Mix' at the Chelsea West Cinemas November 16, 2005 in New York City.
    • Usher - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22:  (US Tabloids OUT) Singer/actor Usher Raymond poses backstage at MTV's Total Request Live at MTV's Time Square Studios November 22, 2005 in New York City.
    • Usher - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16:  Actors Emmanuelle Chriqui and Usher Raymond attend the premiere of 'In The Mix' at the Chelsea West Cinemas November 16, 2005 in New York City.
    • Usher - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22:  (US Tabloids OUT) Singer/actor Usher Raymond makes an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live at MTV's Time Square Studios November 22, 2005 in New York City.
    • Usher - NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22:  (US Tabloids OUT) Singer/actor Usher Raymond makes an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live at MTV's Time Square Studios November 22, 2005 in New York City.
    • Usher - BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 03:  Musician Usher Raymond attends the Cartier 100th Anniversary In America Celebration on June 3, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
    • Usher - BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JUNE 03:  Musician Usher Raymond attends the Cartier 100th Anniversary In America Celebration on June 3, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV speaks at a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV (l) looks on while James Harris, a youth participant from Usher's New Look Foundation, speaks at a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV attends a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV (l) looks on while James Harris, a youth participant from Usher's New Look Foundation, speaks at a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV at meeting with U.S. Rep George Miller (D-CA) prior to a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV (l) looks on while James Harris, a youth participant from Usher's New Look Foundation, speaks at a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV attends a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV speaks at a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV speaks at a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV speaks at a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    • Usher - WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 25:  Recording artist Usher Raymond IV at meeting with U.S. Rep George Miller (D-CA) prior to a hearing on improving America's commitment to service and volunteerism at the House Education and Labor Committee hearing room on February 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
    After being spotted by a La Face record executive at a talent show in his hometown of Atlanta, it took no time for Usher Raymond's career to take off. The 14-year-old auditioned for La Face co-founder L.A. Reid, who signed the gospel choir boy to a recording contract. Raymond was introduced to the world simply as "Usher," and released his debut album of the same name in 1994, which featured ...more


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