It is being reported that the biological father to R&B Superstar Usher, Usher Raymond III died of unspecified causes on Friday January 18, at an Atlanta hospital.

Usher, his wife Tameka and mother Jonetta
Patton were all by Usher Sr.’s side when he passed.  Usher’s parents split when he was only a baby. And Usher Sr. battled a
crack-cocaine addiction for most of his life. But throughout all the
difficulties, Usher and his father maintained a solid relationship.

24hourhiphop.com sends its condolences to Usher and his family.