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Shaffer Chimere Smith
18 October 1979
3 Grammy Awards | BET Award for Best Male R&B Artist | ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards(Songwriters of the Year) | 2012 Hal David Starlight Award |Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne‑Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Born in Camden, Arkansas and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ne‑Yo first gained acclaim as a... Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne‑Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Born in Camden, Arkansas and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ne‑Yo first gained acclaim as a songwriter, penning hits like “Let Me Love You” before becoming a global R&B sensation. Nicknamed “Ne‑Yo” (a name […]
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About ArtistShaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne‑Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Born in Camden, Arkansas and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ne‑Yo first gained acclaim as a songwriter, penning hits like “Let Me Love You” before becoming a global R&B sensation.
Nicknamed “Ne‑Yo” (a name inspired by the Matrix character Neo), he rose to fame with his debut album In My Own Words (2006), featuring chart‑topping singles such as “So Sick.” Throughout his career, he has earned multiple Grammy Awards and penned songs for major artists including Rihanna and Beyoncé. Besides music, Ne‑Yo has appeared in films and TV shows, competed (and won) on The Masked Singer, and made his Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen. Renowned for his smooth vocals, songwriting prowess, and charismatic performances, Ne‑Yo remains a defining figure in modern R&B.
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