Ne-Yo
- January 5, 2024
- R&b Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ne-Yo |
| Occupation | R&B Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 18, 1979(1979-10-18) |
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | Camden |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Arkansas |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Ne-Yo Biography
| Name | Ne-Yo |
| Birthday | Oct 18 |
| Birth Year | 1979 |
| Place Of Birth | Camden |
| Home Town | Arkansas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Crystal Renay |
| Children(s) | Roman Alexander-Raj Smith, Madilyn Grace Smith, Mason Evan Smith, Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. |
Ne-Yo is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on October 18, 1979 in Camden, Arkansas, United States. R&B songwriter who won the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in
- His third Album, Year of the Gentleman, was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award. His debut album, In My Own Words, included the song “So Sick,” which became a #1 hit on the U.S. Billboard 200.
In 2006, he collaborated with Rihanna on her top-ten single “Unfaithful.”
After Envy disbanded in 2000, Columbia Records signed Ne-Yo, but the label dropped him before he could release his already-recorded first album. American singer Marques Houston happened to hear “That Girl”, which Ne-Yo had planned to release as his debut single from his then-unreleased album. Houston re- recorded the song and released it as a single for his 2003 album MH. The release of the song led to Ne-Yo being recognized as a top songwriter.
While in the Las Vegas Academy, Smith adopted the stage name GoGo and joined an R&B group called Envy, who appeared during amateur night on Showtime at the Apollo and on the MTV’s The Cut (hosted by Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes of TLC). The group disbanded in 2000, and Smith continued to write songs for other artists before starting his solo career. The stage name Ne-Yo was coined by Big D Evans, a producer with whom Ne-Yo once worked, because Evans claimed that Ne- Yo sees music like the character Neo sees the Matrix.
He had a son named Mason Evan Smith and a daughter named Madilyn Grace Smith with Monyetta Shaw. He married Crystal Renay in 2016, and the couple welcomed a son named Shaffer Jr. that same year. In January 2018, they had a second son together. He and Crystal separated in 2020.
Ne-Yo Net Worth
| Net Worth | $9 Million |
| Source Of Income | R&B Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ne-Yo is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ne-Yo 's net worth $9 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He performed under the name “GoGo” with a band called Envy, and found success as a songwriter while writing music for singer Marques Houston.
He played the character Agent Devoreaux in the 2015 film Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and dancer. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned his 2004 hit “Let Me Love You” for singer Mario. The single’s successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam’s label head and the signing of a recording contract.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Ne-Yo height 5 feet 9 inches Ne-Yo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ne-Yo Dating?
According to our records, Ne-Yo married to Crystal Renay. As of December 1, 2023, Ne-Yo’s is not dating anyone.
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Ne-Yo ventured out to open his own recording studio, called Carrington House, in Atlanta, Georgia. He also had started his own production company, Compound Entertainment, in 2007, and has hired several producers and songwriters in hopes of turning it into a full-fledged record label. It successfully became a label, and artists such as RaVaughn, Paula Campbell, Sixx John, Adrienne Bailon and Shanell are now associated with Compound.
Facts & Trivia
Ne-Yo Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ne-Yo celebrates birthday on October 18 of every year.
Because of You (2007), Ne-Yo’s second studio album, was the second number one platinum-selling album debuted on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, and received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 50th Grammy Awards. His third studio album, Year of the Gentleman (2008), saw continued success and further Grammy Award nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album as well as Album of the Year. Its singles “Closer” and “Miss Independent” were also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. Year of the Gentleman has been certified platinum twice in the US, selling two million copies, also platinum three times in the UK and once in Japan.
Why is his name Ne-Yo?
Later, his stage name Ne-Yo was coined by Big D Evans, a producer who once worked with the singer, because Evans claimed that Ne-Yo sees music like the character Neo sees the Matrix.
What is Ne-Yo best song?
- Miss Independent (from the “Year of the Gentleman” album) …
- Champagne Life (from the “Libra Scale” album) …
- Telekinesis (from the “Libra Scale” album) …
- Jealous (from the “R.E.D.” album) …
- Take You There (from the “Non-Fiction” album) …
- Good Man (from the “Good Man” album)
What is Ne-Yo doing now?
Ne-Yo will host the 2022 Urban One Honors. Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will receive the Icon Recipients Awards. TV One Urban One Honors will air at 8 p.m. Jan.
Is Ne-Yo still married?
Ne-Yo and his children during the wedding ceremony at Resorts World Las Vegas in 2022. The big event also comes following a brief split. Ne-Yo revealed back in February 2020 that he and Crystal decided to divorce.
What nationality is Ne-Yo?
American