August Alsina Celebrated 22nd Birthday: Joining Usher On UR Experience Tour

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Yesterday August Alsina celebrated his 22nd birthday just days after the announcement that he would be joining Usher on the "UR Experience Tour."

Usher and DJ Khaled are among some of he celebrities who wished Alsina a happy birthday and fans took to Twitter using the hastag, #HappyBirthdayAugust to help make the day more special.

Alsina is also featured on Khaled's new hit song "Hold You Down," alongside Future, Chris Brown and Jeremih.

"Both his father and stepfather battled crack cocaine addictions," reported HollywoodLife.com, "and his father eventually died.

August's older brother, Melvin La'Branch III, was shot and killed on August 31, 2010. His death inspired August to became more committed to his music career." Fans know that his older brother was the subject for his song "Downtown."

Alsina was upset with interviewer Keshia Chante for asking about his feud with Trey Songz back in April on "106 & Park," but the incident falls in his past as Alsina is currently captivating fans on his "Testimony Live Tour."

Check out some of the tweets and videos from fans.