USHER SAYS : GETTING MARRIED TO TAMEKA FOSTER WAS HIS BEST ''MISTAKE'' AS HE OPENS UP ABOUT DIVORCE IN NEW INTERVIEW

Usher has opened up about his divorce for an interview with the September issue of O magazine.

The 35-year-old singer, who was married to stylist Tameka Foster from 2007 to 2009, reflects that the ending of his marriage was something beneficial.

When asked about his best mistakes, Usher replied, 'Getting married at 28.'

He continued: 'Most people probably think I regret it because I ended up getting divorced, but it helped me learn that sometimes I think I know more than I actually do'.

Usher has since battled with his former spouse over custody of their two children, six-year-old Usher 'Cinco' Raymond V and five-year-old Naviyd Ely Raymond.

In 2012, a judge awarded the singer primary custody of the two boys.

Custody battle: In 2012, a judge awarded the singer primary custody of the couples' two boys six-year-old Usher 'Cinco' Raymond V and five-year-old Naviyd Ely Raymond

Going through the divorce and custody experiences has resulted in some deeper wisdom for the star.

When asked about his best advice, the U Got It Bad crooner spoke about a meaningful encounter with one of funk and soul music's biggest legends.

'"If you stay ready, you ain’t gonna get ready." James Brown told me that right before we performed together at the Grammys in 2005.'

He added: 'I’ve never forgotten it, and I’m always telling people, "Well, James Brown once told me…"'

Up next: The former Voice coach is now set to perform at the Fashion Rocks event held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York with Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora, The Band Perry, Miranda Lambert, Nico & Vinz, and Pitbull

More recently, in late July, Usher hosted a fundraising event for the 15th anniversary of his philanthropic foundation, New Look - which supports youth educational development.

Legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, director Kenny Leon and producer Jermaine Dupri were among more than 450 attendees at the President's Circle Awards luncheon in downtown Atlanta.

The former Voice coach is now set to perform at the Fashion Rocks event held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The September 9 event, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will also see performances from Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora, The Band Perry, Miranda Lambert, Nico & Vinz, Pitbull, Afrojack, Duran Duran, and Kiss.