Usher’s father, Usher Raymond III, has passed away according to People.com.

The elder Mr. Raymond died at an Atlanta hospital this past Friday from unknown causes.

The superstar’s father was fortunate to see the birth of his grandson, the fifth Usher Raymond, back in November.

The funeral is scheduled to be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Taylor Funeral Home chapel.

Usher has made no comment.