Usher thrilled to be a dad by 30

Usher is proud to have welcomed his first child at the age of 29 - because he wants to be young and healthy while raising his kids.

The singer's wife Tameka Foster gave birth to the couple's first baby Usher Raymond V in November and they hope to expand their family in the future.

Usher is delighted to have become a father in his twenties.

He tells People.com: "That's something to be proud of. I'm so proud to be a father by the time I'm 30. I'd hate to be 80 years old and not be able to run with my kids. I need to still be able to do back flips when they're in high school!"

Usher admits that his eight-month-old son is already copying his dance moves.

He says: "(He is) already trying (to do flips). He's a pull-up master."