Ne-Yo acknowledged he’s in romantic relationships with multiple women Thursday.
‘This is the first time that I’ve been in a relationship or situation like this,’ the 44-year-old musical artist told TMZ of his love life while at The Grove in Los Angeles after he was asked a series of questions about the practice of polygamy.
The three-time Grammy winner was walking hand-in-hand with both of his partners at the time he spoke with the outlet.
The Camden, Arkansas-born entertainer was asked his thoughts on polygamy being legalized, to which he responded, ‘Legalizing polygamy? I didn’t know it was illegal.’
The R&B stalwart said that when it comes to issues related to love and romance, ‘You should let people do whatever the hell they want to do.’
Ne-Yo, 44, acknowledged he’s in romantic relationships with multiple women Thursday. Pictured in Las Vegas in February
The So Sick singer, who is set to tour Australia later this year, added, ‘Can’t see how it’s hurting anybody.’
Ne-Yo said that while he would be in favor of legalizing polygamy, he likely wouldn’t get involved with the politics of the issue.
‘To be honest, I don’t need the government to tell me what I can and can’t do in my personal life,’ he said.
Asked if the issue could influence his future work, the Time of Our Lives vocalist said he has to be emotionally moved on an issue prior to producing material on the matter.
‘I mean the songs come out depending on the situation and the circumstance,’ the Because of You artist said. ‘I don’t force it when it comes to music, it happens organically.’
Asked if he endorsed the polygamous lifestyle, Ne-Yo said, ‘I don’t recommend anything to anybody – what works for me might not work for you, or vice-versa.’
The women who were with the musical artist at the time smiled and laughed when asked by the outlet their thoughts on the issues at hand.
Ne-Yo finalized his divorce last year with ex-wife Crystal Renay, 37, after she claimed he had been unfaithful to her.
The So Sick singer was pictured onstage in Paris last month
The R&B stalwart said that when it comes to issues related to love and romance, ‘You should let people do whatever the hell they want to do’
Ne-Yo finalized his divorce last year with ex-wife Crystal Renay after she claimed he had been unfaithful to her. Pictured in December 2017 in Beverly Hills, California
Ne-Yo’s former fiancée Monyetta Shaw-Carter said that their relationship crumbled amid his predilection for having ‘threesomes.’ Pictured in Atlanta in October of 2012
Ne-Yo’s former fiancée Monyetta Shaw-Carter, 43, said in an appearance on Haus of Aaron last summer that their relationship crumbled amid his predilection for having ‘threesomes.’
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star said: ‘I was like, “If you want that, then you don’t want me.” I tried to keep it cute and spicy, but it wasn’t enough. But it is what it is.’
He is father to seven children: daughter Madilyn, 13, and son Mason, 12, with Shaw-Carter; sons Shaffer Jr., eight, and Roman, five, and daughter Isabella, two, with Renay; and sons Braiden and Brixton with influencer Sade Jenea Bagnerise.
He told People in February of 2021, ‘I don’t know about any other entertainers and their kids, but my kids actually dig my music. They’re actually the best people to get critiques on my music from.
‘Normally I’ll run a song by them, and if they like it, I know I’m going in the right direction.’
According to the outlet, Ne-Yo was seen in Miami last July in a similar circumstance, as he held hands with two women.
