Usher and his 16-year-old son, Usher V, known as “Cinco,” recently had a heated one-on-one basketball game at home in Atlanta. The match was shared on TikTok by Usher, who seemed to enjoy the friendly rivalry with his son.
In the TikTok clip posted on June 26, Usher captioned the video with, “Just in time for the #nbadraft 🏀⛹🏾😅 Cinco swear he’s better than me and loves to talk mess! Who U think won the 1-on-1?” The video was set to Big Sean’s track “Precision,” adding to the competitive vibe.
Usher, known for his incredible music career, has more than just basketball on his plate. He is preparing to head to Los Angeles to be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 BET Awards. BET announced the news on Instagram, noting how Usher has given fans legendary moments and now it’s time for him to be celebrated at #CulturesBiggestNight.
Previous BET honorees include big names like Diddy, Busta Rhymes, Queen Latifah, and Mary J. Blige. This year, Usher is nominated for four BET Awards including Album of the Year for “Coming Home,” Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, and Best Collaboration for “Good Good” with 21 Savage and Summer Walker.
@usher Just in time for the #nbadraft 🏀⛹🏾😅 Cinco swear he’s better than me and loves to talk mess! Who U think won the 1-on-1? #fypシ゚viral #basketball #fatherson #family #familytime @𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨 🦇
Adding to his list of accolades, Usher will receive the ASCAP Voice of the Culture Award this week. This award celebrates ASCAP members who have made significant impacts on music and culture. The award will be presented to him at a party in Los Angeles on June 27, honoring top R&B and soul songwriters and publishers.
This year has been extraordinary for Usher. He headlined the Super Bowl halftime show, which became the most watched performance of all time with 123.4 million viewers. His show surpassed the previous records held by Dr. Dre’s 2022 performance and Rihanna’s 2023 show where she announced her second pregnancy.
The basketball match between Usher and his son, Cinco, offered a glimpse into their playful family dynamics. With so many professional achievements, Usher continues to balance stardom and family life. Fans are excited to see what’s next for the R&B icon as he celebrates these well-deserved accolades.
