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Ne-Yo in a recording studio in 2011
Background information
Birth name Shaffer Chimere Smith
Also known as Ne Yo
Born October 18, 1982 (age 29)
Camden, Arkansas, United States
Origin Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Genres R&B, pop, dance, soul
Occupations Singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, Actor
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 1997–present
Labels Compound, Motown
Associated acts Rihanna, Kanye West, Calvin Harris, Keri Hilson, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Bridget Kelly, Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Pitbull, Chris Brown, Afrojack, Trey Songz, T-Pain, LL Cool J, Timbaland, DJ Felli Fel, DJ Khaled
Website yearofthegentleman.com

Early life

Ne-Yo was born in Camden, Arkansas, and baptized as Shaffer Chimere Smith. "Chimere" is a name originating from the Igbo language. His mother is of African American and Chinese descent, and his father is African American. Both of his parents were musicians. As a young child, he was raised by his mother after she separated from his father.[3] In hopes of better opportunity, his mother relocated the family to Las Vegas, Nevada. While in the Las Vegas Academy, Smith adopted the stage name "GoGo" and joined an R&B group called Envy.[4] The group disbanded in 2000, and Smith continued to write songs for other artists before starting his solo career.

Personal life
[edit]
Family

In 2005, Jessica White, Ne-Yo's girlfriend at the time gave birth to a boy, naming him Chimere after Ne-Yo's middle name.[41] Though Ne-Yo believed he was the father, he later discovered the child was not his. He is now in litigation with the child's mother.[49][50]

In June 2010, Ne-Yo told Ebony that he and his thought to be girlfriend, Monyetta Shaw, were expecting their first child together, a girl due early in 2011.[51] Shaw gave birth early to a girl, Madilyn Grace Smith, on November 12, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Announcing the birth, Ne-Yo said of his first child, "I've been in love before but this feels like nothing I've ever felt...Like I'm in love for the first time."[52]

In September 2011, Ne-Yo revealed that he is expecting his second child with Monyetta Shaw. Shaw gave birth to a boy, Mason Evan Smith, on October 9, 2011.[53]
[edit]
Legal issues

Ne-Yo was arrested for reckless driving on February 19, 2008, while driving through Cobb County, Georgia. He was driving at over 100 mph in his 2006 Range Rover and did not have a valid license. It was reported that he was doing about 150 mph, 100 mph over the speed limit. According to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Ne-Yo was sentenced to 24 hours community service by a judge on June 2, 2008. He pleaded guilty to driving without a license and pleaded "no contest" to the reckless driving charge.[54]

In Summer 2011, Ne-Yo did a song with Pitbull, Nayer and Afrojack called Give Me Everything. Pitbull referenced actress Lindsay Lohan by name in his lyrics. Lohan later sued over the reference.[55]
[edit]
Discography
Main article: Ne-Yo discography
In My Own Words (2006)
Because of You (2007)
Year of the Gentleman (2008)
Libra Scale (2010)
R.E.D. (2012)
[edit]
FilmographyYear Title Role Notes
2006 Save the Last Dance 2 Mixx Direct to video
2007 Stomp the Yard Rich Brown Film[56]
2011 CSI: NY The Handsome Man Episode 7.14 "Smooth Criminal"[57]
2011 The Fresh Beat Band Himself Special episode "Band in a Jam"[58]
2011 Battle: Los Angeles Specks Film[59]
2012 Empire Girls: Julissa & Adrienne Himself Reality-Show
2012 Red Tails Andrew 'Smoky' Salem Film[60]
2012 I Heart Tuesdays None (TV), creator
2012 The X Factor (UK) Guest Mentor

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^ a b c Jones, Steve (2007-05-15). "Ne-Yo keeps tunes coming". USA Today. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
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^ a b Reid, Shaheem. "Jay-Z’s Picks: Teairra Mari, Rihanna, Ne-Yo". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-25.
^ Scott, Kevin R. (October 24, 2005). "20 Questions with Ne-Yo". Vibe. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008.
^ Lorez, Jeff (2006). "Ne-Yo 2006 Interview". Soulmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-21.
^ Hasty, Katie (2006-03-08). "Ne-Yo's 'Words' Speak Volumes At No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). Retrieved 2008-12-26.[dead link]
^ Hope, Clover (2009-03-09). "Ne-Yo Completes Chart Takeover With 'So Sick'". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). Retrieved 2008-12-26.[dead link]
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^ Cathcart, Rebecca (2007-12-11). "Ne-Yo, The Goo Goo Dolls and, Oh, Yes, Barack". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-12-26.
^ "Ne-Yo interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' June 2008". Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
^ Hasty, Katie (2008-09-24). "Metallica Edges Ne-Yo, Nelly To Remain No. 1". Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc). Retrieved 2008-12-25.
^ Ganz, Caryn (2008-09-18). "Year of the Gentleman : Ne-Yo : Review". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2008-09-24.
^ Adler, Shawn (2008-12-04). "Ne-Yo Was Blown Away By His Six Grammy Nods: 'One Nomination Would Have Been Enough For Me'". MTV. Retrieved 2008-12-25.
^ "NE-YO: The Collection [Limited Edition]". CDJapan.co.jp. Neowing. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
^ "NE-YO: The Collection Complete Edition [SHM-CD] [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]". CDJapan.co.jp. Neowing. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
^ "Oricon Ranking Search" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
^ Hanna, Mitchell (2010-08-03). "Tuesday Rap Release Dates: Kanye West, Big L, Gucci Mane, Black Milk | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
^ Posted by oddsman1 on 3/12/2011 4:03:00 PM. "Ne-Yo : Discography". Yearofthegentleman.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
^ Girl, Cosmo (2010-10-14). "Highlights from Ne-Yo's NYC Concert". Seventeen. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
^ Nagy, Evie "Ne-Yo Teams Up with Stan Lee at New York Comic Con" 11 October 2010
^ Cope2, 09 October 2010 "COPE2,NE-YO,PHETUS SIGN IN AT ELITE GUDZ AT THE NEW YORK COMICCON!!! SUCCESS!!!!!!"
^ "Ne-Yo interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' August 2010". Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
^ "Ne-Yo: I had to perform in Japan". Musicrooms.net. 2011-03-26. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
^ Williams, Brennan (2012-01-25). "Ne-Yo Leaves Def Jam For Motown Records". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
^ Markman, Rob (2012-01-25). "Ne-Yo Leaves Def Jam To Become Motown Exec - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
^ "Grammy Award-Winning Superstar Ne-Yo Moves to Motown; Ne-Yo Appointed Senior Vice President of A&R, Motown Records". Motown Records. PR Newswire. 25 January 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
^ "Ne-Yo To Release 'R.E.D.' Album in September - The Juice". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
^ Ne-Yo interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' September 2012
^ Muhammad, Latifah. "Ne-Yo 'The Cracks in Mr. Perfect' Album: 'Don't Make 'Em Like You No More' Is First Single". The Boom Box. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
^ "Twitter / siamusic: Wrote a song with @NeYoCompound". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
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