Ne-Yo has offered fans another glimpse into his unconventional love life, revealing how he and his four partners manage their nightly arrangements.
The 45-year-old singer has been open about being in a committed polyamorous relationship, introducing his partners to the public earlier this year. Back in March, he posted a group photo on Instagram with the caption: “Since the world is so intrigued, I guess I should introduce my loves properly. LADIES AND GENTS I PRESENT MY PYRAMID.” Each partner was tagged along with a nickname: Cristina (Pretty Baby), Arielle (Twin Flame), Moneii (Phoenix Feather), and Bri (Sexy Lil’ Somethin’).
But fans have long wondered how five people manage to share one bed. Ne-Yo addressed the question during YouTuber Kai Cenat’s livestream on September 10, revealing that the group sleeps together in an Alaskan King-sized bed—essentially two California Kings pushed together. “You gotta get that mattress made,” he quipped. For reference, an Alaskan King bed measures nine feet by nine feet, making it the largest standard king-sized bed available.
Ne-Yo also described his relationship as deeply committed, referring to his four girlfriends as wives, though none of them are legally married. “My love life is phenomenal. I’m in a great space. I have four beautiful ladies who move with me on a regular,” he said.
The singer, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, also spoke about introducing his polyamorous relationships to his children. He shares seven children in total: Madilyn and Mason with ex-fiancé Monyetta Shaw-Carter; Shaffer, Roman, and Isabella with ex-wife Crystal Renay; and Braiden and Brixton with influencer Sade Jenea Bagnerise. “Of course they [my kids] have questions about it, and I answer them. Honesty. I’m not lying to anybody, not even my children,” he explained.
Ne-Yo has also noted how his partners often help with family duties, from making meals to doing laundry. “It’s family. It’s community,” he said.
Reflecting on his approach to relationships, the singer emphasized the importance of honesty and consent: “The key ingredient to making it work is honesty. Everyone’s got to be telling the truth. It works. Everybody’s honest, everybody’s telling the truth. Everybody’s consenting. I feel like I wasted a lot of time just being dishonest about things… had I taken this approach initially, I could’ve saved myself a lot of headache and heartache.”
