Ne-Yo
Las Vegas
Singer/Songwriter
The streets of Las Vegas were decidedly not kid-friendly when Ne-Yo (Shaffer Smith) was growing up. But the young man found safety and guidance at his Boys & Girls Club, where the coach always put him in the game, even though basketball was not his greatest talent. The experience taught him to reach for his dreams. A Grammy winning singer/songwriter, Ne-Yo has penned hit songs for performers like Beyoncé, Rihanna as well as the cast of Glee. He also recorded seven studio albums, three of them reaching platinum status. A husband and father of four, Ne-Yo has given back generously to Club youth, personally delivering toys, electronics, bicycles – and hugs – at Clubhouses around the country. He also appeared in the “Great Futures Start Here” PSA.
