October 6th 2024.
Ne-Yo, the talented American singer-songwriter, made headlines during his recent performance in New Zealand for a controversial comment he made about sexual assault. This comes just weeks after fellow artist Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested for sex trafficking and racketeering.
Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, is currently on his highly anticipated Champagne & Roses world tour, with his most recent stop being in Auckland, New Zealand. However, his show took a turn when he invited three women from the audience to dance on stage with him. While some fans were excited about the opportunity, Ne-Yo's comment about sexual assault left many feeling offended and outraged.
The 44-year-old singer declared on stage, "Ladies and gentlemen, I was sexually assaulted and I liked it. I had a great time, and I'd do it again." This statement was made even more insensitive given the recent news about Diddy's arrest and the serious allegations against him. It was reported that Ne-Yo chose three women from the crowd and encouraged them to dance provocatively with him on stage, making the situation even more uncomfortable.
One fan, Lana Andelane, expressed her shock and disappointment, saying, "The remark feels tone-deaf and tasteless." This incident comes just weeks after Ne-Yo's ex-girlfriend and mother of two of his children, Sade Bagnerise, compared him to Diddy and accused him of assaulting her. In an Instagram Live video, Sade made disturbing claims about Ne-Yo's behavior, including having drugs and prostitutes in the house while their children were present.
After receiving backlash for her accusations, Sade later apologized and attributed her behavior to a combination of issues, including her menstrual cycle, postpartum depression, and co-parenting frustrations. It's important to note that Ne-Yo has not been accused of any wrongdoing in regards to his relationship with Sade or his children.
As for Diddy, the disgraced artist was arrested on September 16 and charged with multiple offenses related to sex trafficking. He has since pleaded not guilty, but has been denied bail twice by different judges. He is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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