Just when it seemed Usher had shared all his secrets, it turns out he has more confessions to make. Speaking in an interview with People, following his performance at the Super Bowl, the R&B star acknowledged that his album Confessions and its title singles are largely autobiographical. "There's a lot of truth in that album," Usher admitted. Released in 2004, the album became his best-seller, narrating the story of a man who confesses to his current partner about his infidelities in Los Angeles and fathering a child with another woman.
Fans often speculated that Usher was referencing his relationship with Chilli, who parted ways with him the same year the album was released. "Did I experience a relationship that closely resembles what I was singing about? Yes, I did," he confirmed, though he refrained from providing further details. Usher clarified that while the album does draw from real-life experiences, it doesn't strictly adhere to the timeline or convey the same meanings as the actual events.
Furthermore, Usher explained that he created the album because he believed it would resonate with others who have undergone similar situations. "We all face challenges in life and sometimes make decisions based on what we believe to be the best or most appropriate, particularly in the interest of the child," he elaborated. "But I chose to address it because I'm not the only one who will go through that, especially among men." Given this context, it appears that his latest album, Coming Home, is not aimed at men who stray, but rather at those who ultimately return home.