Ne-Yo may not be topping the charts like he used to, but he’s certainly keeping himself occupied with a rather indulgent lifestyle, juggling relationships with three women simultaneously.
The 45-year-old Miss Independent singer, who isn’t legally married, refers to his trio of partners as his ‘wives’, and they affectionately call him ‘daddy’. His ‘wives’ include models Bella, known on social media as ‘Daddy’s Pretty Baby’, Phoenix Feather, and party enthusiast Arielle Hill.
The group is far from private about their unconventional relationship, frequently flaunting their bond on social media. Whether they’re clinking glasses in nightclubs or sharing kisses behind the scenes, Ne-Yo’s partners are his constant companions on global jaunts, with them all sharing photos on social media.
Ne-Yo has been open about his views on polygamy, telling TMZ, “I feel like in the realm of love and romance, you should let people do whatever the hell they want to do. I can’t see how it’s hurting anybody.” On the topic of the legal aspects of having multiple spouses, he stated, “To be honest, I don’t need the government to tell me what it is I can and can’t do in my personal life.”
The R&B artist was previously hitched to Crystal Renay, with their marriage lasting from 2016 until their divorce in 2023. Renay sought the split after alleging Ne-Yo had been unfaithful, reports the Daily Star. She expressed her dismay on Instagram, saying: “Eight years. Eight years of lies and deception. Eight years unknowingly sharing my life and husband with numerous women…The statement went on to say that she is “.
The statement further detailed her anguish, expressing she is “heartbroken” and that “disgusted is an understatement”, as she labeled her ex a “narcissist.” He fathered three children with Renay, in addition to kids from previous relationships with Sade Bagnerise and Monyetta Shaw. The R&B singer ultimately has seven children with three different women.
His infidelity seems to have steered him towards new lifestyle choices. In a revealing 2023 chat with YouTuber Haus of Aaron, Ne-Yo’s ex Monyetta alleged his fixation on threesomes caused their split. She said they “cheated together” while gesturing with three fingers. Monyetta stated: “We did things together. It’s not cheating if you’re involved with it … and then it just wasn’t enough [for him].”
She concluded that the frequent desire for such encounters became an issue, “I was like, ‘Well, no, I didn’t sign up to do this every day.'” Presently on tour with Mary J. Blige and prepping for solo summer gigs, Ne-Yo is likely to be followed by his array of ‘wives’ as he continues his musical journey.
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