How old is Ne-Yo?

Ne-Yo is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor known for hits such as Let Me Love You, Stay, and So Sick. Born Shaffer Chimere Smith in 1979 in Arkansas, he was raised by his mother, who encouraged his early interest in music. Inspired by his family’s musical background, he dreamed of a professional career from a young age.

He gained major recognition in the mid-2000s with the release of So Sick, which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, released in 2006, went platinum in the U.S., the U.K., and Japan. Over the following years, Ne-Yo released more successful albums featuring hits like Miss Independent and Spotlight, earning him two Grammy Awards. He also began appearing on television, both as a performer and as a judge on shows such as America’s Got Talent and World of Dance.

By mid-2025, Ne-Yo had released nine studio albums, earned three Grammy Awards, and collaborated with major artists including Jay Z, Rihanna, Mario Barnett, and Mario. He is divorced and has seven children.