Grammy Award-Winning Singer & Songwriter; Record Producer, Dancer, Actor & Sports Manager; Known for “Sweet Gurl” & “Not the Same”
Ne-Yo Biography
NE-YO is a three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose illustrious career has amassed over 23 billion streams worldwide. He burst onto the scene with his 2005 debut single “So Sick,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned quadruple-platinum certification. Since then, the Motown Records/Compound Entertainment recording artist has delivered a steady stream of global hits, including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” “Miss Independent,” and “Push Back” featuring Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don.
Beyond his own chart-topping records, NE-YO is a prolific songwriter whose pen has shaped the sound of modern R&B and pop. He’s written some of the biggest anthems of the last two decades, including Rihanna’s “Unfaithful,” “Russian Roulette,” and “Take a Bow,” as well as Beyoncé’s 2006 smash “Irreplaceable.” His songwriting credits also include work with Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Mario, and more.
A true multihyphenate, NE-YO has extended his talents into acting and television. His screen credits span both film and TV, with appearances in "Stomp the Yard," "Save the Last Dance," "Battle: Los Angeles," "Red Tails," "The Wiz Live!," "Empire," "World of Dance" (NBC), "Dance Monsters" (Netflix), "Step Up: High Water" (Starz), "Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding," and "The Sound of Christmas." In 2025, he joined the cast of the acclaimed STARZ drama series "BMF."
The headline tour alone in 2023–2024 sold over 700,000 tickets across 73 arenas and amphitheaters in 34 countries, grossing over 55 million USD. In 2026, NE-YO announced a major upcoming tour with global icon Akon, uniting two of R&B’s most influential hitmakers on stages around the world.
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Ne-Yo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ne-Yo for your event is $200,000 and above. Ne-Yo generally travels from Roselle, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Salt-N-Pepa, Jordin Sparks, DJ D-Nice, Aloe Blacc and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ne-Yo for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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