Contents

1 Early Life2 Career3 Personal Life4 Profile4.1 Family4.2 Musical career5 Albums6 External Links

Early Life

Ne-Yo was born in Camden, Arkansas. His father is of African American and Chinese descent, and his mother is African-American. Both his parents were musicians. His mother is Loraine (Parham), who was raised in Bearden, Arkansas. Ne-Yo’s maternal grandfather’s brother, Bobby Parham, is in the band The Dramatic Force.

Career

He is known for songs like “So Sick”, “When You’re Mad”, “Closer”, “Miss Independent”, “Let’s Go” and “Give Me Everything”. The first and last song both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Personal Life

He has been married to Crystal Smith since February 20, 2016. They have two children.

Profile

Born: Shaffer Chimere SmithOther names: Ne-YoBirth Date: October 18, 1979Birth Place: Camden, Arkansas, United StatesNet worth: $16 millionHeight: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

Family

Spouse(s): Crystal Renay (m. 2016)Partner(s): Monyetta Shaw (2009–13)Children: 4

Musical career

Occupation(s): Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Actor, DancerGenres: Pop, R&B, Dance, SoulInstruments: Vocals, Guitar, PianoYears active: 1998–presentLabels: Compound, MotownAssociated acts: Rihanna, Kanye West, Calvin Harris, Keri Hilson, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Bridget Kelly, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Jadakiss, Pitbull, Denny Moss, Chris Brown, Afrojack, Trey Songz, T-Pain, LL Cool J, Timbaland, DJ Felli Fell, DJ Khaled

Albums

In My Own Words (2006)Because of You (2007)Year of the Gentleman (2008)Libra Scale (2010)R.E.D. (2012)Non-Fiction (2013)

External Links

More Info: Wiki | IMDb | IG | Twitter | YT

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