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What is Ne-Yo's real name?
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Pop Stars' Real Names: 53 Music Icons' REAL Identities Revealed
53. What is Ne-Yo's real name?
Ne-Yo's real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith. The stage name was coined by producer Big D Evans because he claimed the singer sees music like movie character Neo sees The Matrix. Picture: PA
