| Celebrated Name/Nick Name: | Ne-Yo |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Birth Name: | Shaffer Chimere Smith |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 43 years old |
| Birth Date/Birthday: | 18 October 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Camden, Arkansas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White |
| Height/How Tall: | 1.73 m |
| Weight: | 74 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Crystal Renay (m. 2016) |
| Children: | Yes (Roman Alexander-Raj Smith, Mason Evan Smith, Madilyn Grace Smith, Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr.) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Is Ne-Yo Gay? (Name of Partner): | No |
| Does he have tattoos?: | No |
| Smoking: | Yes |
| Drinking: | Yes |
| Profession: | American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, dancer and television judge |
| Net Worth in 2023: | $18 million |
| Last Updated: | March 2023 |
Shaffer Chimere Smit AKA Ne-Yo is a singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and music producer from the United States of America. He rose to fame when he worked on Mario’s song “Let Me Love You” which he wrote.
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Early Life & Biography:
Ne-Yo birth name is Shaffer Chimere Smith. He was born on October 18, 1979, in Camden city in Arkansas, United States. There’s not much information on his parents just that they were both musicians and that they separated when he was a child. His father has origins for Africa, America, and China.
Ne-Yo was mainly grown and raised in his hometown and Las Vegas by his mother after his parents separated. His schooling and education took place at the Rancho High School, and he went to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Performing Arts Center. He has one sister that is known; her name is Nicole Smith.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
Ne-Yo’s age is 43 years old as of today’s date 31st March 2023 having been born on 18 October 1979. Though, he is 1.73 m tall, he weighs about 74 kg.
Personal Life: Affair, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Ne-Yo has been into relationships, marriage, engagement and has children that are officially confirmed. He was engaged to the author and actress Monyetta Shaw from 2011-2013, with whom he had one daughter and one son, Madilyn Grace Smith and Mason Evan Smith. He has been in relationships with the author Karrine Steffans, singer Casha Darjean, actress and producer Vivica A. Fox, actress and model Tennille Jimenez and with others.
Ne-Yo has been married to the model Crystal Renay since 2016. The couple has two sons together, Shaffer Chimere Smith Jr. and Roman Alexander-Raj Smith who was born in 2018.
Career, Awards & Nominations:
Ne-Yo released his debut studio album “In My Own Words” in 2006 which debuted at one on three charts, UK R&B Albums, US Billboard 200 and US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. He continued on releasing albums that all ranked on top charts in various countries such as “Libra Scale” and “R.E.D.”.
Ne-Yo has received various award wins and nominations for his music. He has won a total of 2 Black Entertainment Television Awards, 2 Soul Train Music Awards, 3 Grammy Awards and a Billboard Music Award for Top Radio Song among others.
Ne-Yo latest and most recent work includes acting in the drama series “Step Up: High Water” and his album “Good Man” was released in 2018.
Ne-Yo’s Net Worth & Salary in 2023
The American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and music producer Shaffer Chimere Smith AKA “Ne-Yo” has an estimated net worth of more than $18 million as of 2023. He made his millions mainly from the music he released and performed. Ne-Yo earnings from his debut album sales “In My Own Words” reached over $1.8 million.
Ne-Yo has been on the top list of the most loved American singers for years. He has seven studio albums released and credited in his discography including his recent one “Good Man” which received positive reviews. He also has over 50 credits as an actor in films, series and music videos. Ne-Yo is now happily living with his wife, Crystal Renay and their children.
No hes not happily living with wife as of 2023, they are both not wearing their wedding rings and getting divorced. It is so sad, love him to bits and family deserves better. I pray they work it out, this has really upset me as they should be the perfect couple. I dont think there is no going back. a few flings not worth it, he has lost his soulmate and happiness within a family network. It is nice to come home to your family especially in the arms of your wife your ride or die and can see you both love each other but know this has definitely ended. I pray for them, time is a healer and pray they will eventually work it out.