I feel like I would do this even if no one paid me…
I enjoy doing this.
And this is something that can lead to something incredible."
That something turned out to be music.
His family moved from Chattanooga to Atlanta, Georgia, so Usher could pursue a singing career.
His mother, Jonetta Patton, took on the role of momager.
All of Usher’s hard work from the start has also paid off, literally.
Estimates indicate that the hit singer is worth a cool $180 million.
And with this much wealth, Usher is no stranger to the finer things in life.
If there’s one thing he doesn’t cut corners on, it’s wristwatches.
Back in 2008, Usher dished to theDaily Mailthat he had as many as 40 luxury timepieces.
The collection was valued at an incredible 1.5 million (around $1.9 million) at that time.
“I didn’t start collecting watches just to show that I’d arrived.
The first ones I got were ones I received as gifts,” he said in the Daily Mail.
“Rolex was the first make I went to, because it represented success.
You get a Rolex, put diamonds in it and you’re balling,” the singer said.
He’s also gone to add models from other luxury watch brands to his collection.
“To me they’re like trinkets.
I wear them as such,” he explained.
She was also the first Black nurse in the Ask A Nurse program.
Sadly, Carter died just before Christmas in 2022.
Usher confirmed her passing on social media as he dedicated anInstagrampost to her.
The sentimental piece also comes with a mother-of-pearl inlay and is studded with black diamonds.
Diamonds are a music star’s best friend
Usher’s love affair with diamonds began early on.
That said, this hasn’t stopped him from spending on more diamonds in the future.
Once again, Usher commissioned jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche for his unique accessory.
This is especially the case when it comes to his expensive watches.
I get more value in a watch’s weight."
Needless to say, the singer didn’t send that one back.
Around 200 guests, includingOprah Winfrey’s close pal Gayle King, were present.
Usher’s mother, however, did not attend.
He also won custody of their sons following a nasty court battle.
“I remember walking through it and just being mesmerized at everything that I saw.
I was just like, ‘Man, I want to own a house like this.’
I ended up buying this house,” Usher shared.
He bought the home in 1999 for $1.2 million.
The singer also once owned a Spanish-style villa in the West Hollywood area of Los Angeles.
Usher purchased the home in 2015 for $3.36 million.
In 2019, Usher purchased a 4,000-square-foot boho chic home in the Hollywood Hills.
The property once belonged to actor Jared Leto beforesisters Cara and Poppy Delevingnepurchased it from him.
It was the car of choice for the likes of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Ja Rule.
Evidently, Usher’s team backed this purchase.
“He deserves it,” his business manager told Forbes.
Oh, and let us not forget about the “luxury saloon” in the car.
A few years later, Mercedes-Benz decided to give it another shot with the Mercedes-Maybach.
As for Usher’s Maybach?
Usher bought a custom Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG too
Clearly, Usher is a Mercedes-Benz guy.
In a 2013 chat witheMercedesBenzmagazine, the singer said he equates the brand with “luxury.”
He also revealed that he once gave his mom her very own Mercedes.
So far it was the only car I have given her as a gift," he said.
Mercedes-Benz is also a fixture of the musician’s own car collection.
As eMercedesBenz magazine noted at the time, Usher was eagerly awaiting the arrival of a Mercedes SLS AMG.
This was in addition to his Maybach, his CLS 63 AMG, and his Sprinter.
The “Yeah!”
All that said, Usher doesn’t only drive Mercedes.
Patton ended up owning a building.
“That is making the choice to put your child before your own vanity.”
“This is a special night to me because my firstborn was born tonight.
Talk about a gift you’ve got the option to’t put a price on.
Why would air travel be any different?
Private planes are, without question, a major expense.
Oh, the winner also won tickets to Usher’s show in Sin City.
He likes it fly way, indeed.
