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Ne-yo featured on TV One's Uncensored

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NE-YO discovered his gift for singing during a high school prank. While attending private school, NE-YO was kicked out after an altercation with a female classmate and forced to attend public school. He eventually graduated and headed to Los Angeles with his R&B group Envy in hopes of landing a record deal. After six months of living out of a van, NE-YO called it quits and left the group. He built a career as a songwriter and subsequently landed a deal with Columbia Records, however, they eventually released him from his contract. Resigned to a career in songwriting, NE-YO found himself singing for the head of Def Jam, L.A. Reid, who signed him on the spot and launched his singing career. Today, NE-YO is making an impact far beyond his music – he’s a happily married father of four and is involved with several non-profit organizations, including his personal foundation that’s committed to enhancing the well-being of youth growing up in foster care and group homes.  Catch N...

NE-YO to receive the Black & Positively Golden™ Music Honor at NAACP Image Awards

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Today, the NAACP, in partnership with TV One, announced that GRAMMY award-winning singer and songwriter, NE-YO, will receive the Black & Positively Golden™ Music Honor, sponsored by McDonald’s, at the 50 th NAACP Image Awards. This honor recognizes exceptional individuals in entertainment whose work on and off stage inspires and empowers communities of color. The 50 th NAACP Image Awards will air during a LIVE TV special on TV One on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Anthony Anderson.   This distinguished honor is inspired by McDonald’s new campaign movement, Black & Positively Golden™, designed to uplift communities and inspire excellence. Created to shine a light on an entertainer who is making a difference in their community, the Black & Positively Golden™ Music Honor, sponsored by McDonald’s, recognizes NE-YO for creating sustainable change as well as being a role model and mentor to the next generation of a...