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Dallas, Texas

A friend of mine living in Dallas, Texas informed me that Usher was actually born there, and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee very early on. He says he had a look at a copy of Usher's birth certificate, and knows which hospital in Dallas he was born at (forgot the name). How true is this information? --FuriousFreddy 01:01, 5 Apr 2005 (UTC)

How Did He?

How did he see Usher's Certificate?

I think it was on public record or something, accesible through a website. I'll ask him about it later tonight. --FuriousFreddy 00:36, 20 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Well If he is a good friend he shouldn't be lying to you

Birth

If it can't be confirmed where Usher was born, it should just be left at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Phoenix2 22:24, 5 Jun 2005 (UTC)

I think it says Usher was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on his website.

Article name

Usher publishes all his songs under the name "Usher". This article should be moved to Usher (singer) (or Usher (entertainer), to account for his side acting career), in keeping with the Wikipedia:Naming conventions (common names). For precedence, see Madonna (entertainer), Jewel (singer), Jem (singer), Dido (singer), Bill Clinton, Eminem, etc. --DropDeadGorgias (talk) 19:14, August 17, 2005 (UTC)

...but Usher's acting has always been credited to Usher Raymond. In the case of Mario Barrett, it's either or, but in the case of Usher, he should stay at Usher Raymond where he belongs. --FuriousFreddy 19:41, 17 August 2005 (UTC)
Hmm. As he's better known for his musical career than his acting career, and his stage name is Usher, shouldn't that take precedence? I can see your point, but I'd be interested in seeing what other people thought about this. --DropDeadGorgias (talk) 20:12, August 17, 2005 (UTC)
I dunno. I'd still say this one should stay where it is. Unlike "Mario Barret" or "Lloyd Whatever-His-Last-Name-Is", "Usher Raymond" is recognizable as identifying the "U Got It Bad" kid. What do you think about Brandy Norwood, Beyoncé Knowles, and (*snicker*) Tenetria Michelle Williams)? --FuriousFreddy 22:06, 17 August 2005 (UTC)
Well, Tenetria Michelle Williams is a redirect to Michelle Williams (singer), which is correct because it's the name under which she publishes solo material. I definitely think that Brandy Norwood should also be moved to Brandy (entertainer), because most people don't even know her last name. --DropDeadGorgias (talk) 12:50, August 18, 2005 (UTC)
Hmm...they must have recently moved Michelle's page; last time I was there it was at Tenetria Michelle Williams. Ah, let's just be bold and get this all over with. --FuriousFreddy 15:05, 18 August 2005 (UTC)

Usher

Usher is co owner of the NBA team the Cleveland Cavaliers. I think it should be mentioned.