Breaking traditional relationship norms, RnB superstar Ne-Yo dives into the unique dynamics of his polyamorous lifestyle, insisting that it's based on mutual arrangement.
- Apr 12, 2025
AceShowbiz - Ne-Yo has shed light on some important rules in his unconventional relationship with four women simultaneously. Weeks after introducing his multiple partner, he addressed one burning question: Are his girlfriends allowed to date other men?
"No... no they are not," the singer stated firmly in a recent interview with Angie Martinez on Power 105.1. However, he was quick to clarify that these constraints were not his imposition but an arrangement initiated by the women themselves.
"When I got with these women, I did not ask for their exclusivity. They came to me and said, 'I want to be exclusive to you and just you,' " explained the "Miss Independent" hitmaker, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith.
He described how he was transparent from the get-go, ensuring they understood that while they would be exclusive to him, his exclusivity to them wasn't guaranteed.
However, Ne-Yo emphasized that honesty is the cornerstone of their relationship. "The main rule is to just keep it a buck. We're not gonna lie," the musician stressed.
He elaborated that this arrangement sprang from a period of introspection following his divorce from Crystal Renay in 2022. To avoid repeated heartaches, the Grammy winner chose "radical honesty" as guiding principles.
NE-YO's polyamorous relationship includes Cristina ("Pretty Baby"), Arielle ("Twin Flame"), Moneii ("Phoenix Feather"), and Bri ("Sexy Lil' Somethin' "), who he introduced via Instagram and described collectively as his "Pyramid."
While NE-YO has the freedom to date outside this circle, he said he had no interest in doing so. "I'm good. There is no random hookups here and there," he said. "I couldn't wish for a better situation, to be honest."
While Ne-Yo said, "What I say goes. So if I say no, it's a no," he insisted the arrangement was mutual. "If for whatever reason you decide this isn't for you anymore, the door is never locked," he added. His approach aims to bring everything "out on the table" and leave room for anyone uncomfortable with the setup to exit freely.
