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)

In November 2010, Ne-Yo took the stage with Diddy, and his Dirty Money crew to perform as a part of the 38th annual American Music Awards. The performance choice for the pair was "Coming Home." In addition to performing with Diddy, NeYo performed solo for the crowd, singing two songs. The performance included parts of his songs ʺOne in a Millionʺ and ʺBeautiful Monster.ʺhttp://idolator.com/5696122/2010-american-music-awards-the-liveblog Larry Klein, the awards show producer, stated about the performance, "Diddy and Ne-Yo are tremendous additions to this year's show lineup. Ne-Yo will make a special performance, and we will see Diddy return to the AMA stage with his new group, Diddy-Dirty Money."http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/performers/ThemeGallery/610746

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 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)

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

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"

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.