Crystal Smith The Woman Behind Ne-Yo's Success

  Ne-Yo is a multiplatinum recording artist and three-time Grammy(r) Award-winner known for his exceptional songwriting talent and charismatic performances. Additionally, he serves as an accomplished producer/mentor to Motown label artists. Ne-Yo was born to musician parents in Camden, NJ and began singing from an early age. Following this move to Las Vegas for more job opportunities and studies at the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. She’s the Mother of His Children Ne-Yo and Crystal Smith are parents to two children from their marriage - a son and a daughter - as well as sharing two more with Monyetta Shaw from an earlier relationship. In 2016, a singer married an actress and started their family together. Their nuptials took place at a picturesque location overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles. Shaffer Chimere Smith Jr. was born in February 2016 while in 2018, they welcomed Roman Alexander-Raj Smith as their second child. Ne-Yo and his wife share an exceptional bond with their kids. Both are actively engaged in their lives as parents and try their hardest to maintain an intact blended family unit. Crystal and Ne-Yo had long been in an on/off relationship that eventually hit rock bottom when she filed for divorce in August 2022 claiming he cheated with multiple women. Even after their separation, the singer and his ex-partner remain close, even discussing their marriage on a podcast. People reports that Ne-Yo and Smith have reconciled and are working towards keeping their blended family intact. According to an interview conducted with him by People, he stated that both him and Smith have made efforts to work things out so they can both provide optimal care for their respective children. They even shared an Instagram story together to demonstrate the progress in their relationship. It's certainly to their mutual advantage that the singer and his wife have decided to put their divorce behind them; after all, they share two amazing children. But they're still going through some trying times; their COVID-19 lockdowns were particularly difficult. It is clear that their struggles cannot be solved on their own and this poses an extremely significant obstacle in terms of marital satisfaction or career success. His relationship with Crystal was also marred by other difficulties; for example, they had a child from another woman who was cheating on them. After their divorce in 2019, they reconciled in 2020 after he proposed again on New Year's Eve and had their second wedding in June of that year; she gave birth to their third child as well. She’s the Inspiration for His Music Ne-Yo credits his wife Crystal Smith as one of his main sources of motivation in his musical pursuits and success today. Her influence inspired him to pursue it further and helped make Ne-Yo one of the top artists today. Crystal Smith has been an integral part of Ne-Yo's life ever since she met him in 2015, serving as both mother and inspiration to Shaffer, Roman, and Isabella, his three children from prior relationships. She has also played an instrumental role in his success as an artist and model, appearing on many television programs like E!'s Platinum Life and BET's About the Business. She manages her hectic lifestyle by finding time for both her family and career; additionally she loves cooking and sharing recipes on social media. Crystal is known for her emotive voice and ability to meld tenderness with edge in her sound, creating something distinct in both tone and composition. Her music covers many genres from R&B, rock, soul and beyond. Critics worldwide have lauded her music for its lyrical dexterity and vocal whimsy, both highlighted with an authentic rhythmic swing. To date she has released five studio albums with some of the top producers in the industry. Crystal is not only known for her musical talents but is an advocate for breast cancer awareness and prevention. Additionally, she attends Elevate Church where she volunteers in different areas. After their marriage collapsed in 2016, Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay reconciled, welcoming daughter Isabella in June 2021 before renewing their vows in April 2020. However, their relationship ran into difficulty again when Crystal accused Ne-Yo of cheating on her. Ne-Yo has reportedly attempted to shield Crystal Renay from the spotlight and prevent her from disclosing details about their pending divorce, according to Radar Online. Accordingly, Ne-Yo wishes for a judge to issue a gag order against her and hold her in contempt. Crystal recently made allegations on Instagram that Ne-Yo had committed multiple infidelities during their eight-year marriage, as well as fathering an additional child outside their union. She’s the Woman Behind His Success Ne-Yo has achieved success through many factors; music, philanthropy and marriage to Crystal Smith being just some of them. Arkansas-born singer/songwriter Garth Brooks has amassed an extensive music catalogue, helping propel him to an estimated net worth of approximately $350 Million. This figure includes his music library, Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge Tennessee, and stake in Def Jam Recordings. As for his philanthropy, he founded the Dollywood Foundation and cofounded the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Additionally, he established Thrive in the City as an organization working towards improving quality of life in urban communities. Since the early 1990s, he has also been actively engaged in the arts and entertainment industries as an artist and songwriter, including working as a recording artist. His songs have been recorded by artists like The Black Eyed Peas, Maroon 5 and Rihanna. However, his wife remains his most important figure. Although they have gone through some rough patches together, their love and devotion remain at the foundation of their marriage. After briefly parting ways in 2016, they reconciled in 2020 and renewed their vows on April 24. One year later, they are expecting their third child together. Hard to believe it has been nearly two years since this former couple first got married back in 2016. But, through it all, they have found ways to come back together. Ne-Yo has continued his success by crafting hit songs and working on his eighth studio album due to be released later in 2022, in addition to making an impression in reality television shows like American Idol and other competitions. After his divorce with Crystal, 38-year-old singer has been working hard to restore his career and reconnect with former partner. Both parties are taking time to reconnect. After filing for divorce in July 2020, they reconciled after they escaped Covid-19 - a quarantine facility which affected people nationwide - and welcomed Isabella Rose Smith into their lives. She’s a Model Crystal Renay Smith is both a model and ambassador for Ne-Yo's success. With extensive experience in black belt styling, she has worked for various hair brands such as Vidal Sassoon, Bumble and bumble, Mohagony, Toni & Guy and Nick Arrojo; in addition to receiving extensive training in razor cutting and brow shaping. She maintains an active Instagram presence where she showcases her fashionable clothing and photos to fans, making her popular among both youth and fitness enthusiasts alike. She has amassed an estimated net worth of approximately 320 Million. This wealth was accrued both through her music career and astute business practices. Based on her legal documents, she is seeking primary physical custody of their three children: Isabella Rose is one year old; Roman Alexander-Raj Smith, four; and Shaffer Chimere Jr is five. In addition, she's asking for joint legal custody as well as alimony payments from her husband. She is seeking support to cover both medical bills and associated costs of raising children, and hopes to continue as primary caregiver as long as possible. Furthermore, she would love to spend quality time with them. After moving to Atlanta in 2015, she met Ne-Yo almost immediately and started dating him shortly thereafter. They collaborated on his album Non-Fiction together before getting engaged a few weeks later - ultimately marrying in 2016 and having one child: Shaffer Chimere Smith Jr. However, in 2020 she filed for divorce from Ne-Yo on grounds that their marriage had irretrievably broken and there was no chance for reconciliation. She has over 14 years of experience working in the beauty industry and is a top stylist with many different hair brands. Trained at Vidal Sassoon, she holds her Black Belt certification, providing an in-depth knowledge of hair industry practices that her clients love her work for. She specializes in black belt styling and has collaborated with top hair brands like Bumble and bumble, Mohagony, and Toni and Guy. With extensive industry experience she is renowned for razor cutting skills, eyebrow shaping and eyelash extensions; as well as having been recognized in Chicago Magazine as the salon to visit for short hair services.