 Superstar Usher's fascination with real estate began at the young age of 13 when he visited music producer Ellie Reed's mansion in Alpharetta, Georgia. By 1999 Usher purchased the historic 10,000 square foot estate for $1.2 million. After adding significant personal touches like a home dance studio, he sold it in 2018 for $1.5 million. In 2007, Usher acquired a sleek Atlanta property near the Mercedes-Benz Stadia, which was a modern home with three beds, three baths, a rooftop deck, and an open concept layout. Post-divorce in 2015, Usher bought a Spanish style home in West Hollywood for $3.3 million dollars, but these homes were also sold off. More recently in 2022, Usher bought the Hollywood Hills home of Cara and Poppy Delevingne for $3.4 million dollars. This eclectic property showcases unique design choices and this is still Usher's current residence. Usher Raymond was born in 1978 in Dallas, Texas and he experienced the rhythm of music early in life. Raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, his journey into the world of music began within the walls of his local church choir, where his talent was already clear. Usher's mother, Janetta Patton, recognized his extraordinary vocal gift and became a guiding force in nurturing it. Usher's rise to fame began with the release of his debut self-titled album Usher in 1994 when he was only 15. While the album hinted at his potential, it was the release My Way in 1997 that propelled him into the limelight. Throughout the late 90s and early 2000s, Usher's career soared with consecutive hits like You Remind Me and You Got It Bad. The release of his Confessions album in 2004 further solidified his status. Beyond the glitz and glamour of the stage, Usher's commitment to family and his home has been a huge part of his identity. His mother, Janetta, played a huge role in his personal and professional development. One of Usher's early high profile relationships was with Chilly Rizonda Thomas from the iconic group TLC. The Paris Chemistry extended from their collaborative work on the hit song You Got It Bad to a romantic connection that captured the public. While it didn't work out between them and Usher made some mistakes, they were an egg couple for quite some time. Following his romance with Chilly, Usher's love life took another turn when he married Tamika Foster in 2007. The union marked a chapter of both joy and scrutiny as the couple faced public attention and not the good kind. Their marriage resulted in the birth of two sons, Usher, Raymond the Fifth and Naveed Eli Raymond. However, this relationship faced challenges and led to divorce in 2009. In 2015, Usher embarked on a new chapter of love when he secretly married his manager Grace Miguel in Cuba. This intimate ceremony signaled a more private approach to his personal life. They shared several years together but in 2018, Usher and Grace announced their separation. Amidst the highs and lows of Usher's love life, one constant has been his commitment to his kid. Usher's role as a father has remained a steady and grounding force, regardless of the changing dynamics in his romantic relationships. When it comes to Usher's homes, there's something the singer had his eye on long before he began investing, and one in particular. As legend has it, Usher knew he found the mansion he'd one day own at the age of only 13. That was 1991, and Usher had just visited a stunning home in Alpharetta, Georgia, owned by music producer L.A. Reed. Usher said in 2003 about the property, I came into this house and I remember walking through it just being mesmerized by everything I saw. And it was like one day I want to own a house like this. The singer would go on to purchase this exact home at 21. Usher fulfilled his dream of owning this Georgia mansion in 1999 when he bought it for $1.2 million. By that year, Usher's platinum single You Make Me Wanna was getting a ton of play on the radio. He just landed a role on the sitcom Moisha and more. With some big developments happening in his professional life, he made a big investment on his dream home, and he'd end up living here for years. The massive home spanned 10,823 square feet of space and featured a grand foyer with black marble columns, an open hallway on the second floor looking down into the living room, a black marble fireplace surrounded by bookcases, and a master bedroom with a black and gold poster bed. During his ownership, Usher put his mark on the residence, making thoughtful modifications to reflect his taste and lifestyle. Also made things more modern. The foyer sets the tone for the elegant yet inviting ambiance of the hub. The living room featured a black marble fireplace and mahogany bookcases, but Usher transformed it with rustic wooden elements, herringbone patterned brick and floating shelves. The master bedroom, described by Usher as real elegant yet very warm yet very sexy, received updates such as a farmhouse-inspired Dutch door leading to the yard. The mansion underwent a vibrant makeover with a muted teal island, marble countertops, a farmhouse sink and sliding metal door, creating a stylish and functional space. Noteworthy additions to the mansion include a home dance studio equipped with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a state-of-the-art sound system, a home theater, yoga studio, spa, and sauna. Outside the property boasts a heated pool and summer kitchen providing a perfect blend of luxury and entertainment. In 2018, after two decades of calling this place home, Usher successfully sold the Alpharetta, Georgia mansion for $1.5 million. Nearly a decade passed before Usher acquired another property in Atlanta in 2007. This time he invested $970,000 in a three-bed, three-bath residence close to Mercedes-Benz stadium. Spending just under 3,000 square feet, this modern home boasted an appealing rooftop deck and an open concept layout, flooded with natural light through oversized windows. The interiors showed a sleek dark palette featuring black painted walls complemented by light hardwood floors. The kitchen continued the dark theme, featuring a large black and white marble island surrounded by black cabinets. Usher sold this property at a loss at $775,000 in 2019. In 2015, the same year they wed, he invested $3.3 million in a Spanish-style home in West Hollywood, just above the iconic Sunset Strip. Originating from the 1920s, this residence encompassed 4,261 square feet across three stories featuring five beds and four full baths and two half baths. Usher's penchant for dark walls persisted in this home, seen in the double-height entryway with contemporary art against jet black walls. The home included amenities like a state-of-the-art home theater with velvet curtains, a master suite with private terrace and two-person soaking tub, as well as a family room with French doors leading to a deck overlooking the pool. Additionally, two ensuite guest bedrooms offered flexibility for conversion into fitness studios. This house became the unfortunate scene of a robbery, where Usher and Grace suffered a loss of $20,000 in cash, along with an array of valuable jewelry and watches, including one reportedly worth $220,000. During this incident, the property was listed for $4.2 million. Following their split later that year, the couple that go over the property a few months later, fetching precisely the amount they invested, $3.3 million. In summer 2022, Usher reportedly shelled $3.4 million for Kara and Poppy Delevingne's eclectic Hollywood Hills home, and it's where he still lives. The sisters bought the celebrity pedigree pad from Jared Leto in summer 2017, sharing it with architectural digest two years later. We don't know if Usher kept any of the Delevingne's design choices, but during their time in this home, the dining room boasted emerald green walls with a rattan monkey chandelier, banana leaf and palm frond wallpaper, as well as featured throughout. Usher's Hollywood home is set on a quarter acre of land and tucked away within protective walls and gates, offering seclusion. Boasting a 4,000 square foot interior, his residence unfolds over two levels and offers four beds and four baths. His home underwent renovations and prior to his purchase, it was an architectural digest in 2019. When you enter his home, a formal living room greets you with a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and expansive windows. The dining room has its distinctive charm with its monkey chandelier, while the all-white kitchen shows a marble-topped center island and stainless steel appliances. An en suite guest bedroom opens to a wrap-round balcony through sliding glass doors, providing a serene retreat. The lower level of Usher's home features a master bedroom and additional room, creating a well-appointed living space. A wet bar lounge and game room seamlessly connect to the exterior where palm trees cover the grounds. Here there's a tile-line pool, spa, dining deck, built in barbecue and fire pit, while completing the properties at two car garage. After checking out Usher's impressive homes over the years, from Atlanta to Hollywood, we can see he has his own distinct taste, which was your favorite. Before we go, answer this question for me. Would you be able to live in a home that was involved in a robbery during the time you lived there? Let me know in the comments down below. 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