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Why Was Usher Mentioned In A New Diddy Lawsuit?

February 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Early this week, NBC News reported that Diddy had been named in a new sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lil Rod Madeit” Jones, a producer on Diddy’s album The Love Album: Off The Grid. The suit also named Diddy’s son, Justin Combs; chief of staff Kristina Khorram; Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge; and former Motown Records CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam as defendants for either aiding Diddy or failing to address complaints about his behavior.

However, as news of the suit spread, some other names mentioned in the suit piqued music fans’ interest. One of those names was Usher’s. So,

Why Was Usher Mentioned In The New Lawsuit Against Diddy?

Usher is not named as a defendant in the suit; however, a redacted excerpt caught the attention of gossip blogger DJ Akademiks, who used the provided footnotes to extrapolate the identities of the redacted names. “Mr. Combs informed Mr. Jones that he had engaged in sexual intercourse with rapper[5] (REDACTED), R&B singer[6] (REDACTED), and Stevie J,” it read. The footnotes provided background info for anyone involved who might need context for the redacted names. 5 was described as “a Philadelphia Rapper who dated Nicki Minaj,” which could only be Meek Mill, while 6 “performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas residency.”

That sure sounds like Usher, right?

Now, it’s important to remember that unless these assertions are corroborated, they should probably be taken with a massive grain of salt — actually, just throw the whole salt shaker in there. Celebrity lawsuits are often filled with lurid details to bait headlines that plaintiffs’ lawyers hope will prompt quick settlements to avoid lengthy trials and more embarrassing headlines. In Diddy’s case, although he did quickly settle his ex Cassie’s sexual assault lawsuit last year, he’s since maintained that the wave of suits that followed it was just a series of money grabs.

WATCH: Usher Shares Videos from His Honeymoon in Thailand

February 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usher is celebrating his new marriage in Thailand. The Coming Home singer hit Instagram to show off moments of their honeymoon in Bangkok.

Usher shared moments of him and his wife, Jennifer Goicoechea, spending time with elephants in a jungle, enjoying a boat trip, playing Monopoly, and relaxing dip in a pool.

Usher and Jenn Goicoechea exchanged vows in a surprise wedding ceremony in Las Vegas after the Super Bowl. Usher, who recently graced the cover of PEOPLE, shared exclusive images of their intimate celebration.

“We can confirm that Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea took the next step in their relationship and did get married on Sunday night in Las Vegas surrounded by close friends and family,” a representative told PEOPLE. “They both look forward to continuing to raise their children together surrounded by love and thank everyone for the well wishes.”

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Following Usher’s electrifying Super Bowl halftime performance in Las Vegas, the duo went to Vegas Weddings’ drive-thru tunnel, The Fast Lane, for the ceremony. In the heartwarming photos, Usher is seen beaming at Goicoechea, who holds a bouquet of red peonies and white roses, perfectly complementing the romantic ambiance of the day.

You can see all of the wedding pictures below.

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Usher & Jennifer Goicoechea: Relationship Timeline

February 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In the blink of an eye, Jennifer Goicoechea became Usher’s wife. The R&B icon and the talented music executive have been turning heads with their love this year. And now, they’ve taken it a step further with their recently announced wedding. They exchanged vows after Usher’s amazing Super Bowl Halftime performance. Evidently, these two are madly in love, and Usher’s swooning confessions even made it to his ninth album, Coming Home. As the pair are now on their next phase as a couple, let’s journey through Usher and his wife, Jennifer Goicoechea’s relationship timeline.

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2016-2019: Love In & Outside Of The Club

While it is unknown when the two first met, Usher and Goicoechea were first photographed together in 2016. The next time they were seen together was two years later. Goicoechea posted a photo on Instagram, which featured her positioned between two friends, and Usher laughing as he leaned over the trio. The photo immediately sparked dating rumors, especially since Goicoechea seemed to be quite close to Usher and his close circle of friends. Usher and his now-wife eventually came out and confirmed the rumors in 2019. While attending the Hollywood Bowl, the two shared a photo with Goicoechea kissing Usher on the cheek.

2020-2021: Becoming Parents

By 2020, the couple was revealed to be expecting their first child together. The pair was spotted in Los Angeles, outside a production studio, showcasing Jennifer’s visible baby bump. A source speaking with Us Weekly shared that the couple was “thrilled and very excited.” A few months later, the couple welcomed their baby girl, Sovereign Bo Raymond.

In May 2021, Usher revealed that he and his now-wife were expecting their second child together. By September, Sire Castrello Raymond was born. Usher gushed about the baby on his Instagram and posted a close-up of Sire’s face with the caption: “Hi, my name is Sire Castrello Raymond. I am the newest addition to the Raymond crew. I was born Sept 29 2021 at 6:42pm weighing 7lbs 13oz. Hear me roar … A.K.A Ra Ra. Gang.”

2023: Gushing Over Love

Even before she became his wife, Usher regularly posted Goicoechea on his Instagram account, from Mother’s Day celebrations to Halloween. In November 2023, Usher gushed about his love and relationship with Goicoechea to PEOPLE Magazine. “I have an amazing partner, a support system,” he said. He rounded out the interview by revealing that he’s “very happy, very fortunate to have an incredible friend, not just a partner. She’s my best friend and I love her.”

2024: Usher And Jenn Become Husband And Wife

Usher and Goicoechea obtained a marriage license in Nevada a few days before the Super Bowl. After giving a phenomenal performance at the Super Bowl Halftime, the eight-time Grammy winner went off and tied the knot with his love. Usher also took to his Instagram to post various pictures of the wedding. The intimate moment also featured Usher and Jenn’s kids, as well as his children with his ex-wife, Tameka Foster.

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USHER Adds Two Extra Cuts To “COMING HOME (Expanded Edition)”

February 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

USHER has been on top of the music world for the past few months. The Super Bowl LVIII performer has been a busy man this last month and a half with interviews. Of course, they are all centering around his Halftime Show which accumulated adoration and criticism. But, the longtime R&B singer also dropped his first solo record in eight years. Today, USHER is back to update it with the COMING HOME (Expanded Edition).

It has been about two weeks since the original version came out. It featured 20 songs with tons of respectable features. Burna Boy, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, H.E.R., The-Dream, Pheelz, and Jung Kook are all here. The singles that made the cut were “Good Good,” “Risk It All” from The Color Purple film adaptation, and “Standing Next to You.”

Listen To COMING HOME (Expanded Edition) By USHER

For this COMING HOME (Expanded Edition), USHER is adding to extra songs into the fold. They do not interfere with original order of the tracklist in this case. Both “Believe” and “Naked” are tacked on after the Jung Kook collab. You can stream the new version with the links above.

What are your thoughts on the COMING HOME (Expanded Edition) by USHER? Is this the better edition over its predecessor? Who had the best feature on the record and why? What songs are you gravitating toward the most right now? Which of the two new additions are better and why? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding USHER. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

COMING HOME (Expanded Edition) Tracklist:

Coming Home with Burna Boy
Good Good with Summer Walker, 21 Savage
A-Town Girl with Latto
Cold Blooded with The-Dream
Kissing Strangers
Keep On Dancin’
Risk It All – From the Original Motion Picture “The Color Purple” with H.E.R.
Bop
Stone Kold Freak
Ruin with Pheelz
BIG
On The Side
I Am The Party
I Love U
Please U
Luckiest Man
Margiela
Room In A Room
One Of Them Ones
Standing Next to You – USHER Remix with Jung Kook
Believe
Naked

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How Many Kids Does Usher Have?

February 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usher is a multi-award-winning R&B superstar known for his smooth vocals and electrifying performances. The latest Super Bowl Halftime Show performer, his name has been on a lot of lips recently, whether due to his performance, his new album, or the fact that he recently tied the knot with Jennifer Goicoechea in Vegas. Usher remains a loving family man with four children, two of whom he shares with his new wife. Despite his busy schedule and successful career, he has been a present figure in the lives of his children. However, as he remains a sex symbol, some unknowing fans have wondered if Usher ever had any kids. Well, he does have children, and here they are.

Usher “Cinco” Raymond V

Usher “Cinco” Raymond V is the first of two kids shared by Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Foster. He was born on November 27, 2007, and has been showered with love by his father ever since. When he was five years old, Cinco nearly drowned, but thankfully was saved just in time, and recovered. Subsequently, at the age of six, Cinco was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Usher has admitted that this diagnosis made co-parenting with Foster complicated because of the level of commitment required to manage the disease. However, they were able to find a way to make it work. Despite the fame, Cinco prefers to separate himself from his dad and does not like to be called Usher. However, the 16-year-old does not love his father any less.

Naviyd Ely Raymond

Born on December 10, 2008, Naviyd Ely Raymond is the second of two kids shared by Usher and Tameka Foster. Following his divorce from Foster in 2009, Usher was granted full custody of both Cinco and Naviyd. Since then, the “Yeah” singer has proudly taken on the responsibility of fatherhood fully. According to Usher, the 15-year-old Naviyd is a fan of entertainment and enjoys seeing his dad perform. While not much is known about him right now, Naviyd just might grow up to have a career in the entertainment industry. A video of him singing after Usher’s Halftime Show recently went viral on social media.

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Sovereign Bo

Usher welcomed the first of his two kids with Jennifer Goicoechea on September 24, 2020. While the child arrived a month earlier than expected, thankfully, there were no complications with the delivery. Besides being his first child with Goicoechea, Sovereign Bo is also Usher’s only daughter. In an interview with Extra in May 2021, the singer revealed why he named his daughter Sovereign Bo. “Sovereign, man, is such a beautiful word and name to me. You know, a supreme ruler is obviously the defined name. She’s definitely ruling the household, but Sovereign Bo — Bo is at the end of it, so she’s my little ‘reign-bo’,” he shared.

Sire Castrello

The youngest of the singer’s kids, Sire Castrello was born to Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea on September 29, 2021. Sire arrived almost exactly a year after Sovereign, and the two could pass as twins. Since his birth, the two-year-old has made several appearances on his father’s Instagram. Sire’s very first appearance was in October 2021 when Usher revealed that he had arrived a month before. Undeniably, Usher is a proud and happy father to his son and seems to dote on him every chance he gets.

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Usher Is Finally Returning To Europe To Play Shows For His ‘Usher: Past Present Future Tour’ This Spring

February 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On the heels of his massive halftime show and dropping a short film tied to it, Usher has even more exciting news for fans. He will be heading to Europe in the Spring to perform a few shows of his Usher: Past Present Future Tour.

“Europe, you ready?” he shared in a statement. “After the epic experience at the Super Bowl and the huge demand for shows across North America, I’m happy to announce I’m coming your way as well – for shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin. This tour is both a celebration of the past 30 years and a glimpse into the future. We are just getting started!”

According to a press release, fans can expect Usher to perform a mix of his classic hits, and selections from his new album, Coming Home. This will be also his first time touring there since 2015, outside of the Paris residency he did last year.

Tickets for Usher’s Europe tour will go on sale this Thursday, February 22 at noon local time. Additional information can be found on his website.

Continue scrolling for a complete list of Usher’s upcoming dates in Europe.

Usher 2024 European Tour Dates: Usher: Past Present Future Tour

04/01 -– London, UK @ The O2 Arena
04/02 — London, UK @ The O2 Arena
04/05 — London, UK @ The O2 Arena
04/15 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena
04/22 — Amsterdam, The Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
05/01 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena

Usher Puts His All Into Rehearsing For The Super Bowl Halftime Show In A New Short Film Directed By Jay-Z

February 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Just nearly a week after Usher killed it at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, fans are getting another glimpse into how exactly he pulled off all the surprises.

In a new short film that dropped via the music platform, it provides a look at Usher’s rehearsals and the changes that were made to the setlist and production. Oh, and it was directed by Jay-Z and Hamish Hamilton, as they shot the footage entirely on an iPhone.

“As I put together the songs, like a puzzle piece to represent this type of soulful music, R&B and mixture of this pop that is my own, I think God really blessed me with the right people to help build the artist that I am,” Usher shared in the ten-minute film. “I’m happy that I’m able to share this moment with them.”

“If you put in the work, people will respect what you do,” he added.

Throughout the video, he runs through the routine repeatedly with his backup dancers. Usher also takes some time to do vocal warmups, as he rehearses to pronounce the consonants a little stronger. It is also split with high-quality footage taken up close during the actual show.

Check out Usher’s behind-the-scenes film of his Super Bowl Halftime Show above.

Usher Announces European Dates for ‘Past Present Future’ Tour

February 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usher Announces Nationwide 'Usher: Past Present Future' Tour

After a series of monumental performances, including a sensational Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime show and sold-out residencies, Usher is set to return to Europe in April 2025.

These shows mark his first European tour since the 2015 ‘UR Tour’. Following the success of his 8-night residency at Paris’ La Seine Musicale, Usher is poised to captivate audiences once again.

“Europe, you ready?” Usher said. “After the epic experience at the Super Bowl and the huge demand for shows across North America, I’m happy to announce I’m coming your way as well – for shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin. This tour is both a celebration of the past 30 years and a glimpse into the future. We are just getting started!”

Produced by Live Nation, the tour will showcase highlights from his 30-year career, featuring songs from his latest album, “COMING HOME.” Fans can anticipate an unforgettable experience filled with showmanship, greatest hits, and new classics. Tickets for the tour will be available on Thursday, February 22 at 12pm local time on UsherWorld.com. Don’t miss the chance to witness one of the most sought-after stars in the music industry live on stage.

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Usher Admits His Bootylicious Dance Moves Featuring Nicki Minaj’s Butt At The 2014 VMAs Were Inappropriate

February 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Above all else, Usher Raymond IV is a showman. The “Ruin” singer’s memorizing capabilities have been on full display in the last few years alone. Just look at the clips circulating from his record-setting My Way Residency in Las Vegas. But sometimes he’s so caught in the theatrics, he could overstep a few boundaries. Although Usher doesn’t find anything wrong with his passionate embrace of Alicia Keys during the Superbowl LVIII Halftime Show, he has voiced some regret over another performance.

On February 19, while chatting with Power 105.1 FM’s The Breakfast Club, Usher admitted that he crossed the line when he slapped Nicki Minaj’s butt back at the VMAs over a decade ago. As the pair performed their 2014 song “She Came To Give It To You,” off Usher’s album Hard II Love, he went overboard as he attempted to make Minaj’s derrière a focal point of the set.

“That was Jamaican culture,” he said. “So you gotta go to Jamaica. That was just a moment that was fun. By the way, it was me playing my bass, so I probably would’ve bumped my shoulder or my hand, but I had my bass in my hand, and I was playing, so I kind of bopped off her body a little bit. If you go back and look at the video, you’ll understand because I did it there for the first time. That was a little bit of Jamaican culture.”

Initially, Usher didn’t appear to be apologetic, but he eventually noticed the flaws in his actions. “I think I was reaching a bit when I smacked her, though,” he said. “I shouldn’t have smacked her butt. I shouldn’t have did that.”

On stage, Minaj visibly showed that she did not appreciate being inappropriately touched in that manner. Instead of making a scene during the performance, she took it to the booth taking a few jabs at him on her 2020 song, “Trollz” with 6ix9ine.

Watch the full interview above.