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Ne-Yo

Oct 18, 1982 (42 years old) in Camden, Arkansas, USA

Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. (born October 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Since his debut, Ne-Yo has had five top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist and two number-one albums on the Billboard 200. Ne-Yo has also amassed a catalog of chart-topping songs that he has written for other artists.

Ne-Yo broke into the recording industry as a songwriter, penning the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's label head, and signing a recording contract.

In 2006, he released his debut album, In My Own Words, which contained the US number one hit "So Sick". Then in 2007, he released his second album, Because of You which contained the US top 3 hit, "Because of You". In 2008, he released his third album, Year of the Gentleman, which contained the top 10 hits "Closer" and "Miss Independent". His fourth studio album Libra Scale was released on November 22, 2010.

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Known For

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MTV Video Music Awards
Self
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The Mindy Project
Marcus
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90210
Himself
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Battle: Los Angeles
Kevin Harris
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Girls Trip
Ne-Yo
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Sherman's Showcase
Galaxia Lead Singer
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Red Tails
Andrew 'Smokey' Salem
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Step Up
Sage Odom
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Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Agent Devereux
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MADtv
News Anchor

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