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
Held Hostage in My House
Professor Mead
2024
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
Self
2023
Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
Self
2023
Dance Monsters
Self - Judge · (8 episodes)
2022
Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding
Jayson Shannon
2022
The Sound of Christmas
Quentin
2022
The Black Pack: Excellence
himself
2022
Hip Hop Family Christmas
Jayson Shannon
2021
The Black Pack: We Three Kings
2021
Life Therapy
(1 episode)
2021
They're Trying To Kill Us
2021
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony
2021
The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular
Self
2020
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Self · (1 episode)
2019
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2019
Sherman's Showcase
Galaxia Lead Singer · (2 episodes)
2019
The Substitute
Himself · (1 episode)
2019
Step Up
Sage Odom · (30 episodes)
2018
Gwen Stefani: You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Self
2017
Drop the Mic
Self · (2 episodes)
2017
Girls Trip
Ne-Yo
2017
World of Dance
Self - Judge · (50 episodes)
2017
La Story Disney : La Magie Musicale
Self
2016
Match Game
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
2016
Kocktails With Khloé
Self · (1 episode)
2016
The Wiz Live!
Tin-Man
2015
The Making of the Wiz Live!
Self
2015
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Agent Devereux
2015
Lip Sync Battle
Self · (1 episode)
2015
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute
Self
2015
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Self
2013
A Home for the Holidays With Celine Dion
Self
2013
C'est votre vie
Self
2013
ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night
Self
2013
Singer
Self · (1 episode)
2013
The Mindy Project
Marcus · (2 episodes)
2012
Red Tails
Andrew 'Smokey' Salem
2012
Ridiculousness
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Battle: Los Angeles
Kevin Harris
2011
Mr. Immortality: The Life and Times of Twista
Self
2011
Plies: Goon In the Trap
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
Self (archive footage)
2009
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
Self (archive footage)
2009
Rosie Live
(1 episode)
2008
90210
Himself · (1 episode)
2008
Stomp the Yard
Rich Brown
2007
Save the Last Dance 2
Mixx
2006
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
2004
Punk'd
Self · (1 episode)
2003
The View
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1997
The View
Self · (2 episodes)
1997
MADtv
News Anchor · (1 episode)
1995
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1988
MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (2 episodes)
1984
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1975
American Music Awards
Self - Musical Guest · (2 episodes)
1974
The Grammys
Self · (1 episode)
1959