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• Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo released his debut album In My Own Words in 2006 and it went multi-platinum quickly. As a songwriter, he has penned hits for artists such as Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige and Rihanna. His third album in three years, Year of the Gentleman, was released on September 16, 2008.

  Wet Entertainment filed suit against Ne-Yo in February of 2009 after he failed to show up for his New Year's Eve concert. Ne-Yo was reportedly paid $95,000 up front for the scheduled Bellevue, Washington, performance. The company is seeking over $1 million in damages.TMZ: Ne-Yo No-Show Suit (February 11, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Real name: Shaffer Chimere Smith
  2. Birth date: October 18, 1982
  3. Birthplace: Camden, Arkansas
  4. Record label: Def Jam
  5. Grew up in: Las Vegas, Nevada
  6. Years active: 1999- present
  7. African-American and Chinese descent
  8. Was in the band Envy
  9. Owns the Carrington House recording studio in Atlanta, Georgia
  10. Owns the production company Compound Entertainment
  11. Appeared in the films Save the Last Dance 2 and Stomp the Yard

• Album of the Year

  Ne-Yo was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song and Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 2009 Grammy nomination concert on Wednesday December 3, 2008.Official Site: 2009 Grammy Nominations

• Ne-Yo Assaulted

  Ne-Yo and Jim Jones, a rapper and member of the Diplomats, reportedly were in an altercation at the Louis Vuitton store in Manhattan on Christmas Eve. Jones was charged with assault for the incident and will have to appear in court on February 4.Rap Basement: Jim Jones Charged With Assault After Ne-Yo Incident (January 5, 2008)

• Discography

  • 2006: In My Own Words
  • 2007: Because of You
  • 2008: Year of the Gentleman

• Awards

  Grammy Awards: One win for Best Contemporary R&B Album (Because of You); six nominations

  BET Hip Hop Awards: Won Best R&B Male Artist in 2007; five nominations

  American Music Awards: Two nominations

  Soul Train Music Awards: Won Best New Artist, R&B or Rap, and nominated for Best R&B/Soul Male Single for "Sexy Love"

• Dancing with the Stars

  Ne-Yo performed on the October 14, 2008 episode of Dancing with the Stars. He sang his hit "Closer" from his album Year of the Gentleman.

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