NE-YO debuted his relationship with four women in March 2025, sharing a video introducing his "pyramid" on Instagram

Ne-Yo was previously married to Crystal Renay Williams, with whom he shares three children. They married in 2016 and finalized their divorce in 2023.

Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, revealed that his four girlfriends are Arielle Hill, Brionna Williams, a woman who goes by Cristina and another woman who goes by Moneii.

NE-YO introduced all four of his girlfriends in an Instagram post on March 8, saying the group is "happy over here" in their polyamorous relationship.

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Ne-Yo has kids Madilyn, 13, and Mason, 12, with ex-fiancee Monyetta Shaw-Carter, and Shaffter Jr, eight, Roman, five, and Isabella, two, with Crystal, as well as sons Braiden and Brixton with Sade Jenea Bagnerise.

In a candid interview with Real 92.3, the R&B superstar opened up about his polyamorous lifestyle, revealing that his song “Story Time” was inspired by a real-life moment that set him on this unconventional path. However, Ne-Yo insists this isn’t just about adding more partners—there are rules in place to keep everything running smoothly.