Ne-Yo plays happy families

Ne-Yo's told the world how happy he is following the birth of his baby girl, Madilyn Grace Smith.

The R&B star was supposed to become a first time dad in January but girlfriend Monyetta gave birth on Friday.

Ne-Yo says: "I've been in love before but this feels like nothing I've ever felt. Like I'm in love for the first time."

He also told his fans on Twitter: "She's healthy and happy. Welcoming that lil' girl to the world last night defined for me what 'willing to kill and die for' truly means. My world, my life, all hers."

Ne-Yo just made the birth after dashing from an event in Atlanta.

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