Usher Raymond IV (born October 14; 1978); known simply by his first name Usher; is an American R&B and pop singer and actor who rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s.To date; he has sold approximately 30 million albums worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. Usher is also a part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers National Basketball Association franchise. He also has his own record label; US Records. NoUsher Raymond IV (born October 14; 1978); known simply by his first name Usher; is an American R&B and pop singer and actor who rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s.To date; he has sold approximately 30 million albums worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. Usher is also a part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers National Basketball Association franchise. He also has his own record label; US Records.NoUsher Raymond IV (born October 14; 1978); known simply by his first name Usher; is an American R&B and pop singer and actor who rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s.To date; he has sold approximately 30 million albums worldwide and has won five Grammy Awards. Usher is also a part owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers National Basketball Association franchise. He also.