Usher Releases A Statement After His Son Nearly Drowns

After his five-year-old son nearly drowned in Atlanta on Monday, Usher is finally speaking out about incident, thanking hospital staffers and his family and friends.

Usher said in a statement:

"I am blessed and fortunate to say that my son Usher V is doing well and is recovering. I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers, love and support for my family's well-being. I would like to thank my Aunt Rena as well as the doctors and nurses who are working with us around the clock. I would especially like to thank the two men who saved my son's life, Eugene Stachurski and Ben Crews. They are true heroes and I am deeply grateful to them."

According to reports, Usher's son attempted to get a toy from the pool drain but his arm got stuck, and when his aunt and a maid weren't able to free him, two male employees finally came to the rescue and pulled him to the surface.

The day after the scare, Usher's ex-wife, Tameka Foster, filed legal documents in Fulton County, Georgia asking for an emergency custody hearing. Foster is demanding custody of their two boys, claiming that Usher is allowing unfit people to care for their children, thus creating an unsafe environment. The hearing will take place on Friday, August 9.