Happy birthday! Ne-Yo turns 43 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 18, 2025

The iconic and legendary singer turns 43 on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

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Ne-Yo is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-producer-actor Ne-Yo (Year of the Gentleman, In My Own Words, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 43rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ne-Yo, a cultural icon

Born Shaffer Chimere Smith in Camden on October 18, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ne-Yo's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ne-Yo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ne-Yo as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 43.

Happy Birthday, Ne-Yo, you're the best!