Usher Confirms GF Jenn Goicoechea's Pregnancy, Says Sons Are "Excited"

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The singer is also looking forward to his "bean's arrival."

There's much to be celebrated in Usher's neck of the woods now that the singer has revealed personal and professional news in the last few days. On Friday (September 4), it was announced that Usher would be taking up in Las Vegas as he now has a residency at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace. The show will launch on July 16, 2021, and fans can purchase tickets as early as September 7. The singer chatted with Good Morning America about his new gig and said it's something that he's always dreamed of doing.

"Finally now, to be able to come to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and be able to go back in time and do the earlier songs as well as new music and give people this up close and personal immersive experience is really something that I'm looking forward to," he said. "Really looking forward to Las Vegas, going there for 12 shows starting in July and really excited about it." Usher added, "It's gonna be crazy, man."

There have also been rumors that Usher and his girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea are expecting their first child together, and he confirmed that the gossip was true. He also stated that his two sons, 12-year-old Usher V and 11-year-old Naviyd, are ready to become big brothers. "[They're] elated and excited," said Usher. "Babies always bring such joy to a family. Really excited for my young one -- well, my bean's arrival."

Fans can also expect to receive some new music from Usher very soon. Watch Usher on Good Morning America below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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