You either evolve or dissolve.

I learned how music works dealing with Jermaine Dupri, and I learned how image works dealing with Puff Daddy.

Down time is not the name of the game.

Appearance is something you should definitely consider when you're going out. Have your girlfriend clip your nails or something like that.

I'm a sponge, the more I absorb, the more I am able to articulate my vision, as artists do, like Picasso. I'm an artist in that light. I went from being an artist to an artiste.

I met BSB at a benefit gig we were both doing, and they are really humble, nice guys - and very hard working

I never hated my father. I would have named my child Usher regardless. I never hated myself because I carried his name, because I made it mean what I wanted it to mean.