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Usher through the years: Grammy-winning singer's life, career (and Vegas residency) in photos

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It's Usher , baby. Born Usher Raymond IV on Oct. 14, 1978, the singer-songwriter has achieved massive success both critically and commercially over three decades with chart-topping albums "Confessions," "8701" and more. The Grammy winner's current Las Vegas residency has solidified his status as the "King of R&B," marking the culmination of his biggest tracks through the years. Look back at the hitmaker's life and career in photos, including here, as Usher attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California.
It's Usher, baby. Born Usher Raymond IV on Oct. 14, 1978, the singer-songwriter has achieved massive success both critically and commercially over three decades with chart-topping albums "Confessions," "8701" and more. The Grammy winner's current Las Vegas residency has solidified his status as the "King of R&B," marking the culmination of his biggest tracks through the years.

Look back at the hitmaker's life and career in photos, including here, as Usher attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Usher gets into the crowd at Park MGM's Dolby Live theater, the site of his Las Vegas residency.
Usher gets into the crowd at Park MGM's Dolby Live theater, the site of his Las Vegas residency.
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Usher has performed a slew of 2023 dates for his Las Vegas residency at Park MGM.
Usher has performed a slew of 2023 dates for his Las Vegas residency at Park MGM.
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In this image released on Aug. 2, Usher and Young Jeezy, right, perform on stage during a taping of iHeartRadio’s Living Black 2023 Block Party in Inglewood, California.
In this image released on Aug. 2, Usher and Young Jeezy, right, perform on stage during a taping of iHeartRadio’s Living Black 2023 Block Party in Inglewood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images For IHeartRadio
The singer speaks during Usher's New Look presents "2023 Disruptivator Summit: Be Your Own Superhero" on July 19, 2023, in Atlanta.
The singer speaks during Usher's New Look presents "2023 Disruptivator Summit: Be Your Own Superhero" on July 19, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Usher attends the Rémy Martin And Usher 4 On the Floor Experience on July 15, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Usher attends the Rémy Martin And Usher 4 On the Floor Experience on July 15, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Greg Doherty, Getty Images For Rémy Martin
Usher speaks at the Berklee College of Music 2023 Commencement ceremony at Agganis Arena at Boston University on May 13, 2023, in Boston.
Usher speaks at the Berklee College of Music 2023 Commencement ceremony at Agganis Arena at Boston University on May 13, 2023, in Boston.
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Usher performs during the Los Angeles Lakers pregame ceremony to honor Kobe Bryant before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles.
Usher performs during the Los Angeles Lakers pregame ceremony to honor Kobe Bryant before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2020, in Los Angeles.
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Usher attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Usher attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019, in Los Angeles.
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Usher attends the Michael Jackson diamond birthday celebration at "Michael Jackson ONE" by Cirque du Soleil at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Aug. 29, 2018, in Las Vegas.
Usher attends the Michael Jackson diamond birthday celebration at "Michael Jackson ONE" by Cirque du Soleil at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Aug. 29, 2018, in Las Vegas.
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Johnta Austin, Fantasia and Usher Raymond pose backstage during the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 14, 2018, in New York City.
Johnta Austin, Fantasia and Usher Raymond pose backstage during the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 14, 2018, in New York City.
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Usher, left, and former wrestler Ric Flair attend Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Usher, left, and former wrestler Ric Flair attend Game 3 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on June 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Usher attends JDRF LA's IMAGINE Gala to benefit type 1 diabetes research at The Beverly Hilton on April 22, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California.
Usher attends JDRF LA's IMAGINE Gala to benefit type 1 diabetes research at The Beverly Hilton on April 22, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Usher performs at the 2016 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park to end extreme poverty by 2030 on Sept. 24, 2016, in New York City.
Usher performs at the 2016 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park to end extreme poverty by 2030 on Sept. 24, 2016, in New York City.
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Usher and his sons attend his ceremony after he become the 2,588 entertainer to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Hollywood, California, on Sept. 7, 2016.
Usher and his sons attend his ceremony after he become the 2,588 entertainer to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Hollywood, California, on Sept. 7, 2016.
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Usher performs "No Limit" at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2016, in Los Angeles.
Usher performs "No Limit" at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Usher seen out for a walk in Tribeca on Feb. 8, 2016, in New York.
Usher seen out for a walk in Tribeca on Feb. 8, 2016, in New York.
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Usher attends Rolling Stone Live SF with Talent Resources on Feb. 7, 2016, in San Francisco.
Usher attends Rolling Stone Live SF with Talent Resources on Feb. 7, 2016, in San Francisco.
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Oprah Winfrey and Usher attend The Robin Hood Foundation's 2016 Benefit at Jacob Javitz Center on May 9, 2016, in New York City.
Oprah Winfrey and Usher attend The Robin Hood Foundation's 2016 Benefit at Jacob Javitz Center on May 9, 2016, in New York City.
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Usher listens to the students of the Miguel Fernandez Roig primary school sing Guantanamera in Havana, Cuba, on April 19, 2016. The U.S. President's Committee on Arts and the Humanities, including musicians Smokey Robinson, Usher and Dave Matthews, attended a four-day visit in Cuba.
Usher listens to the students of the Miguel Fernandez Roig primary school sing Guantanamera in Havana, Cuba, on April 19, 2016. The U.S. President's Committee on Arts and the Humanities, including musicians Smokey Robinson, Usher and Dave Matthews, attended a four-day visit in Cuba.
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Usher shakes hands with students of the Miguel Fernandez Roig primary school in Havana, Cuba, on April 19, 2016.
Usher shakes hands with students of the Miguel Fernandez Roig primary school in Havana, Cuba, on April 19, 2016.
Desmond Boylan, AP
Singer/songwriter Usher attends the Pencils Of Promise Gala 2015 at Cipriani Wall Street on Oct. 21, 2015, in New York City.
Singer/songwriter Usher attends the Pencils Of Promise Gala 2015 at Cipriani Wall Street on Oct. 21, 2015, in New York City.
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Usher and Olivia Wilde on stage at the 2015 Global Citizen Festival to end extreme poverty by 2030 on Sept. 26, 2015, in New York City.
Usher and Olivia Wilde on stage at the 2015 Global Citizen Festival to end extreme poverty by 2030 on Sept. 26, 2015, in New York City.
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Usher helps James Jones of the Cleveland Cavaliers to his feet in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the 2015 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on June 14, 2015, in Oakland, California.
Usher helps James Jones of the Cleveland Cavaliers to his feet in the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the 2015 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on June 14, 2015, in Oakland, California.
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Usher and Common perform on stage during Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day on National Mall to end extreme poverty and solve climate change on April 18, 2015, in Washington, D.C.
Usher and Common perform on stage during Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day on National Mall to end extreme poverty and solve climate change on April 18, 2015, in Washington, D.C.
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Usher performs on stage during The UR Experience Tour at Staples Center on Nov. 21, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Usher performs on stage during The UR Experience Tour at Staples Center on Nov. 21, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Justin Bieber and Usher look on during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Justin Bieber and Usher look on during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Usher performs on stage during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sept. 19, 2014, in Las Vegas.
Usher performs on stage during the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sept. 19, 2014, in Las Vegas.
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Usher sighting on Sept. 3, 2014, in New York City.
Usher sighting on Sept. 3, 2014, in New York City.
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Usher takes a photo as Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, right, is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Usher takes a photo as Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, right, is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Usher takes a photo as Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, right, is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Usher takes a photo as Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, right, is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Usher, right, gives Kyrie Irving a high-five after the Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 98-94 during an NBA basketball game on Oct. 30, 2013, in Cleveland.
Usher, right, gives Kyrie Irving a high-five after the Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 98-94 during an NBA basketball game on Oct. 30, 2013, in Cleveland.
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Team Usher beats Team Ludacris during Neuro Drinks At LudaDay Weekend Celebrity Basketball Game at GSU Sports Arena on Sept. 1, 2013, in Atlanta.
Team Usher beats Team Ludacris during Neuro Drinks At LudaDay Weekend Celebrity Basketball Game at GSU Sports Arena on Sept. 1, 2013, in Atlanta.
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Usher speaks at the Usher's New Look's 2013 President's Circle Awards Luncheon at St. Regis Atlanta on July 17, 2013, in Atlanta.
Usher speaks at the Usher's New Look's 2013 President's Circle Awards Luncheon at St. Regis Atlanta on July 17, 2013, in Atlanta.
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Usher performs on stage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013, in Los Angeles.
Usher performs on stage at the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 18, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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Usher Raymond attends a hearing to discuss child custody with his ex-wife Tameka Foster at Fulton County State Court on Aug. 16, 2012, in Atlanta. Usher and Foster officially divorced in 2009 and took to court over custody of their two young sons.
Usher Raymond attends a hearing to discuss child custody with his ex-wife Tameka Foster at Fulton County State Court on Aug. 16, 2012, in Atlanta. Usher and Foster officially divorced in 2009 and took to court over custody of their two young sons.
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Usher performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park on Aug. 20, 2010, in New York City.
Usher performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park on Aug. 20, 2010, in New York City.
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In this photo taken on July 7, 2010, Usher performs at a concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In this photo taken on July 7, 2010, Usher performs at a concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Will.I.Am and Usher perform onstage at the Activision E3 preview held at Staples Center on June 14, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Will.I.Am and Usher perform onstage at the Activision E3 preview held at Staples Center on June 14, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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Usher performs onstage during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov. 21, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Usher performs onstage during the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov. 21, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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Usher performs in his first ever concert in Beijing, China, on July 11, 2010.
Usher performs in his first ever concert in Beijing, China, on July 11, 2010.
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Usher performs on CBS's "The Early Show" at the CBS Early Show Studio Plaza on Aug. 20, 2010, in New York City.
Usher performs on CBS's "The Early Show" at the CBS Early Show Studio Plaza on Aug. 20, 2010, in New York City.
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Usher, left, and Justin Bieber arrive at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sept. 12, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Usher, left, and Justin Bieber arrive at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sept. 12, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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