After years of holding his tongue, Usher let it all hang out during his interview with Oprah Winfrey Sunday (Sept. 17).

The music superstar answered many of the questions that have been swirling in the rumormill since his split from ex-wife, Tameka Raymond.

The 33-year-old wed Tameka in 2008, despite opposition from fans and his mother, but according to Usher, he was in love and felt that tying the knot was the right thing to do.

“I was taking responsibility because she was pregnant, but also too I don’t know if I had the best point of reference,” he said. “My father wasn’t there [growing up] I didn’t want to be like him in a way.”

He also admitted to infidelity, but not while they were physically still together.“Towards the end of our marriage, I found myself lost and I just wanted out,” he explained. “I was faithful at heart, but not faithful all the way. Even having a conversation with another woman about matters of your relationship is not being faithful.”

On rumors that he slept with Tameka’s bridesmaid, he stalled briefly before admitting to having  “exchanges” with her.