Usher Terry Raymond IV (aka Usher) turned 33 on October 14.
The singer-songwriter, dancer, entrepreneur and actor was born in Dallas, Texas back in 1978.
Usher has been a force in the music industry since he broke out on the scene in 1992. He was one of the best-selling R&B artists of the 1990's and continued his success in the 2000's. The RIAA ranks Usher as one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 23 million copies in the United States alone. To date, he has sold over 65 million records worldwide.
Usher has won numerous awards including seven Grammys, four World Music Awards, six American Music Awards, and 22 Billboard Music Awards.
Usher has completed five studio albums, one live album and nine compilations. He has also created over 30 music videos.
Once known for his physique and smooth voice, Usher has transformed from pop star to doting dad over the years with his sons Usher Raymond V, who goes by Cinco, and Naviyd.
In 2010, Glamour named Usher one of the 50 sexiest men alive. Here's a look at the star on his 33rd birthday:
The headquarters of mortgage lender Freddie Mac is seen in Mclean, Virginia, near Washington, in this September 8, 2008 file photo.REUTERSUsher poses on arrival at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los AngelesReutersCanadian singer Justin Bieber (L) and Usher perform "OMG" at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 13, 2011ReutersUsher (C) performs with David Guetta (top) during the second day of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada September 24, 2011. The festival marks the official launch of iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's free digital radio product combining more than 800 broadcast radio and digital-only stations from 150 cities.REUTERS/Steve MarcusUsher performs with David Guetta (not pictured) during the second day of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada September 24, 2011. The festival marks the official launch of iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's free digital radio product combining more than 800 broadcast radio and digital-only stations from 150 cities.REUTERSUsher (L) and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas perform during the halftime show of the NFL's Super Bowl XLV football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers in Arlington, Texas, February 6, 2011.REUTERSUsher performs at the BMI 10th Annual Urban Awards at the Pantages theatre in Hollywood, California September 10, 2010.REUTERS
