Usher has opened up about his divorce for an interview with the September issue of O magazine.
The
35-year-old singer, who was married to stylist Tameka Foster from 2007
to 2009, reflects that the ending of his marriage was something
beneficial.
When asked about his best mistakes, Usher replied, 'Getting married at 28.'
Learning experience: When asked by O Magazine
about his best mistake, Usher replied, 'Getting married at 28', in
reference to his marriage to Tameka Foster from 2007-2009. The couple
are seen on New Year's Eve 2008
He continued: 'Most people probably think I regret it
because I ended up getting divorced, but it helped me learn that
sometimes I think I know more than I actually do'.
Usher has since battled with his former spouse
over custody of their two children, six-year-old Usher 'Cinco' Raymond V
and five-year-old Naviyd Ely Raymond.
In 2012, a judge awarded the singer primary custody of the two boys.
Doting dad: Usher pushes his two sons Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely around in a stroller in Atlanta
Custody battle: In 2012, a judge awarded the
singer primary custody of the couples' two boys six-year-old Usher
'Cinco' Raymond V and five-year-old Naviyd Ely Raymond
Going through the divorce and custody experiences has resulted in some deeper wisdom for the star.
When
asked about his best advice, the U Got It Bad crooner spoke about a
meaningful encounter with one of funk and soul music's biggest legends.
'"If
you stay ready, you ain’t gonna get ready." James Brown told me that
right before we performed together at the Grammys in 2005.'
He added: 'I’ve never forgotten it, and I’m always telling people, "Well, James Brown once told me…"'
Up next: The former Voice coach is now set to
perform at the Fashion Rocks event held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn,
New York with Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora, The Band Perry, Miranda Lambert,
Nico & Vinz, and Pitbull
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recently, in late July, Usher hosted a fundraising event for the 15th
anniversary of his philanthropic foundation, New Look - which supports
youth educational development.
Legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard,
director Kenny Leon and producer Jermaine Dupri were among more than 450
attendees at the President's Circle Awards luncheon
in downtown Atlanta.
The former Voice coach is now set to perform at the Fashion Rocks event held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The
September 9 event, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will also see performances
from Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora, The Band Perry, Miranda Lambert, Nico
& Vinz, Pitbull, Afrojack, Duran Duran, and Kiss.
