Ne-Yo

American R&B singer

Audience5.6M
Fame82.2
Momentum4.0

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5.6M youtube followers

Audience5.6M
Fame82.2
Momentum4.0
United States rank#225
Musicians rank#188
Wikipedia65.7K

Born 1979 · age 47United States

United States MusiciansSinger / Musician

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Age
47
Born 1979
Known for
Battle: Los Angeles
2011

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Updated 2026-06-20

Shaffer Chimere Smith, known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He first gained recognition for his songwriting abilities after having written Mario's 2004 single "Let Me Love You", the success of which led to a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings under then-president Jay-Z the next year. Regarded as a preeminent figure in 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades—including three Grammy Awards.