Usher Facts and Figures 1. Usher was born in Dallas Texas. 2. When Usher lived in Chattanooga, TN he was in a singing group. 3. Usher was on the hit tv show Star Search and won several times. 4. Usher lived with Sean "P.Diddy" Combs during the production of his first album "Usher". 5. Usher has a Harley Davidson motorcycle. 6. Usher's favorite flowers are orchids and his favorite book is Conversations With God. 7. Usher once troued with Janet Jackson (in 1998 for his My Way album). 8. Usher's mother Jonnetta Patton is also his manager. 9. Usher has 1 sibling - a brother - James Lackey. 10. Usher is 5'9 (height). 11. Usher has his own record label. 12. Usher has starred in movies & tv shows (Moesha, The Parenthood, The Faculty, She's All That, Texas Rangers, Light It Up, Disney's Gepetto and more). 13. Usher has done duets with Monica & Mariah Carey. 14. Usher's favorite singers include Michael Jackson, Donnie Hathoway, Marvin Gaye & Stevie Wonder. 15. Usher has been on the music scene for 10 years! His first album "Usher" debuted in 1994.