Usher’s Girlfriend: They Got A Marriage License Before The Super Bowl

Jenn Goicoechea (2019 to present)

Usher and his girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea made their public debut in 2019. Jenn is a music industry heavyweight in her own right, as the senior vice president of A&R at Epic Records and in both 2020 and 2021, she was named one of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players.

We’re not exactly sure how sure they met but it was likely at an industry event. The couple went social media official when she posted a photo of her whispering in Usher’s ear. “Not sure what I’m saying or who I’m speaking too 🙄😂 But my nails look good 💅🏼😜,” she wrote in the caption.

The happy couple have two children together; a daughter named Sovereign Bo, in 2020, as well as a son named Sire Castrello, whom they welcomed in 2021. During an appearance on Good Morning America in 2020, Usher gushed about their family. “Babies always bring such joy to a family and [I’m] really excited for my young one—well, my bean’s arrival,” he said.

Speaking with People, Usher descibed the love he has for his partner, Jenn. “I have an amazing partner, a support system,” he explained. “We have an amazing dynamic between our relationship where I’m able to be passionate still about what I do and have an incredible partner to work through some of the harder times as a young man dealing with children and dealing with the dynamic of how you communicate with them.”

He continued: “She’s better at it than me in many lights. I’m a man-man, so I’m like, ‘This is what we’re doing,’ and I might be a little bit more disciplinary at times.” Metaphorically, “If there’s a slap and a hug, I’m the slap and she’s the hug. But that creates balance.” He concluded: “I’m very happy, very fortunate to have an incredible friend, not just a partner,” he says. “She’s my best friend and I love her.”

They got a marriage license ahead of his performance at the Super Bowl on February 11, 2024, according to E! news.

“Listen, when you find someone that you know is a great partner, of course it is an honor and a pleasure to be able to share life with someone who wants to share it with you and loves you, who you are,” the singer told People earlier this week, later adding, “We’ve obviously made a commitment to life for life together because of our children. It wouldn’t be odd for us to get married. We already did here. You know what I’m saying?”

“And we’re going to be in each other’s lives until we die, obviously, because we have something to share,” he added. “That’s beautiful. Our children. But not because of that. I really do feel like I have an amazing partner that I respect.”

Grace Miguel (2009 - 2018)

Usher’s second marriage was to Grace Miguel, a life coach, creative director, and philanthropist. She was also Chief Executive for The Cosby Show until it ended in 1992. She and Usher tied the knot secretly in 2015 after dating for six years. “I have an incredible partner and manager,” Usher told Billboard in 2014. “She has helped me through some of the hardest times in my life and my career. She’s someone who’s been able to support and understand all of who I am,” he said.

In 2018, they announced their split. “After much thought and consideration, we have mutually decided to separate as a couple,” the pair said. “We remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives. The enormous amount of love and respect that we have for each other will only increase as we move forward.” Their divorce was finalized a year later.

Tameka Foster (2005 - 2009)

Usher began who would be his first wife, fashion designer Tameka Foster, in 2005. They tied the knot in 2007 and were married for two years before their eventual split. “He just accepted me for who I am. I have flaws, I have an attitude problem,” the stylist told Essence.com ahead of her wedding. “Overall, I have issues that a person could either love or hate, but he accepted me completely. And every day he still treats me like we just met.”

They share two children; son Usher Raymond V, who was born on November 27, 2007. Their second son is Naviyd Ely who was born on December 10, 2008.

Chilli Thomas (2001 - 2004)

Usher and TLC star Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas first met in 1993 after they were signed to the same recording label. They dated from 2001 but broke up in 2004. When he released his mega-hit album Confessions, there was a lot of speculation that it was about their relationship and that he might’ve cheated.

She put these rumors to rest in a 2013 interview with Us Weekly though, saying, “All of those songs on Confessions, that was about Jermaine Dupri’s situation. Usher was just singing it,” Thomas said. “But people kind of bought into it, it was just the timing of our breakup when the album came out,” she said. “So people assumed that album was about us, but it was not.”

According to People, the pair ultimately ended their on-off relationship due to “differing values and trust issues.”