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Ne-Yo's Life in Pictures

Ne-Yo's Life in Pictures
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Blessed from the Beginning

Ne-Yo was born Shaffer Chimere Smith to musician parents. They clearly passed along their gift to their son.

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02
Mr. Write

Before breaking out with his 2006 hit debut record “In My Own Words,” Ne-Yo penned songs for other R&B artists like Marques Houston and Mario.

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03
He’s Number 1

“In My Own Words” debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and featured the popular singles “So Sick,” “When You’re Mad” and “Sexy Love.”

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04
Stylish Man

Ne-Yo has always had a sophisticated fashion sense, he’s often seen rocking a fedora with a suit and tie on the red carpet.

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05
Chart Topper

Ne-Yo’s sophomore album “Because of You” topped the charts again, debuting at number on on the Billboard 200.

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06
Working with the King

In 2007, Ne-Yo, Will.i.am and Kanye got together to add modern touches to their idol Michael Jackson’s classic album.

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Grown and Sexy

In 2008, Ne-Yo’s music got a little more swagger when he dropped “The Year of the Gentleman,” which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Cute and Cozy

Ne-Yo stayed cozy in a red sweater with Eve by his side at a Grammy Awards brunch in January 2010.

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Fashion Forward

In a slate gray vest and his signature fedora, Ne-Yo fit in with stylish ladies Ciara and Toni Braxton at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards’ “Salute To Icons” event.

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10
Man in the Mirror

It looks like Ne-Yo took fashion cues from Michael Jackson when he performed at the Hammersmith Apollo in February in a white tuxedo jacket and one glove.

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11
New Dad

On Jun 27, 2010 it was announced that Ne-Yo and his girlfriend Monyetta Shaw are expecting a baby.

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12
Balancing Act

Ne-Yo is embarking on a new film-themed project called “Libra Scale.” He’ll be telling fans all about it in a live chat on ESSENCE.com on Tuesday, July 13.

Ne-Yo’s Life in Pictures
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