American singer Ne-Yo has once again found himself at the centre of public conversation after revealing that he is currently in a relationship with three women at the same time.
The 46-year-old music star, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, shared the details during a recent interview on Sherri, the talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd. According to Ne-Yo, he is not hiding anything and believes honesty is the foundation of his current lifestyle.
The award-winning singer explained that his decision to embrace a polyamorous relationship came after his very public divorce from his ex-wife, Crystal Renay, in 2023.
Ne-Yo and Renay were married for several years and have three children together. Their marriage ended after it was revealed that the singer had a child with another woman while still married. Renay later filed for divorce, describing the situation as painful and humiliating.
The breakup quickly became a major topic in entertainment news, with many fans expressing disappointment in the singer.
Now, two years later, Ne-Yo says he has chosen a different path — one built on honesty, openness, and clear agreements.
“I Decided I Would Never Lie to Another Woman Again”
Speaking during the interview, Ne-Yo admitted that the end of his marriage forced him to reflect deeply on his actions and the pain they caused.
He said the divorce was messy, public, and emotionally draining, and he took full responsibility for his role in it.
“After my very public, very ugly divorce, I made the decision that I was never going to tell another lie to a woman ever again in life,” he said.
The singer said he now believes that many relationship problems start when people hide the truth or pretend to be something they are not.
“I own what I did in that marriage. I own it completely. I didn’t want to be the reason anybody ever felt that kind of pain again,” he added.
From that point, Ne-Yo said he decided that if he was going to be in a relationship again, it would be one built on full honesty from the very beginning.
Ne-Yo pictured with his three girlfriends, Arielle Hill, Cristina, and Moneii.
How the Three-Girlfriend Relationship Started
Ne-Yo revealed that his current relationship did not start with three women at once.
According to him, he was already dating one woman when he decided to be open about the fact that he did not want a traditional one-on-one relationship.
Instead of hiding his intentions, he chose to be direct.
“I basically went to her and said, ‘Listen, you know I care about you. You know I love you. But I have to be honest with you — it’s not just you,’” he explained.
He told her he was also seeing other women and suggested that they all meet to see if a shared relationship could work.
“I said I would love for you to meet these other women, and if we can figure out a way to do something together, cool. If not, that’s cool too,” he said.
According to Ne-Yo, the woman agreed to meet the others, and after spending time together, all of them decided to continue the relationship.
Today, Ne-Yo is in a relationship with three women: Arielle Hill, Cristina, and Moneii.
A fourth woman, dancer Brionna Williams, was previously part of the group but is no longer involved.
“I’m Not in Three Relationships. I’m in One Relationship With Three People”
One of the most important points Ne-Yo made during the interview was that he does not see himself as juggling three separate relationships.
Instead, he sees it as one relationship that involves three partners.
“I’m not in three relationships. I’m in one relationship with three people,” he said.
He explained that the structure only works because everyone knows what they signed up for and agrees to the same rules.
According to the singer, transparency is the key. There are no secrets, no hidden partners, and no pretending.
Everyone involved knows who is in the relationship, and nobody is being misled.
Can His Girlfriends Date Other Men?
When asked whether his girlfriends are allowed to date other men, Ne-Yo gave a clear answer: no.
“They gave me their exclusivity,” he said. “If you gave it to me, it’s mine.”
However, he added that he does not see the relationship as ownership or control.
“I don’t want to own anybody. I don’t want to possess anybody. I want partnership,” he explained.
But he insisted that if exclusivity is agreed upon, then it must be respected.
In his view, the relationship works because everyone understands the boundaries and accepts them.
Valentine’s Day With Three Girlfriends
One of the lighter moments in the interview came when Ne-Yo spoke about how he handles special occasions like Valentine’s Day.
According to him, dating three women does not mean buying the same gift three times.
He said he avoids doing “blanket gifts” like buying three red roses or three identical presents.
Instead, he chooses gifts based on each woman’s personality.
“I try to do something different for each of them, something that fits who they are,” he said.
When host Sherri Shepherd joked that it sounded like more work, Ne-Yo laughed and replied, “I’ve never been afraid of hard work.”
How the Public Has Reacted
As expected, Ne-Yo’s lifestyle has sparked strong reactions online.
Some fans say they respect his honesty and believe adults should be free to choose how they live their lives.
Others say the arrangement is unfair, unhealthy, or unrealistic.
Many people have also questioned whether such a relationship can last long-term, especially with children involved.
Ne-Yo, however, insists that he is not hiding anything and that everyone involved is happy with the arrangement.
What About His Children?
Ne-Yo is a father of seven, and he has said he does not hide his lifestyle from his kids.
In a previous interview in February 2025, he said he believes in being honest with them.
“I’m not lying to anybody, not even my children,” he said.
He explained that he wants his children to grow up understanding honesty, responsibility, and respect — even if they may not agree with all his personal choices.
A Different Path After a Painful Past
For Ne-Yo, this chapter of his life is about doing things differently.
He says he is no longer interested in pretending to fit into a lifestyle that does not match who he is.
After the pain of his divorce and the damage it caused to his family and public image, he believes that honesty is the only way forward.
Whether people agree with his choices or not, Ne-Yo insists that he is finally living truthfully.
And in a world where celebrity relationships are often built on secrets, rumours, and scandals, his openness alone is what has made this story one of the most talked-about in entertainment this year.
Final Thoughts
Ne-Yo’s relationship may not be traditional, and it may not be something many people agree with. But his story reflects a bigger conversation happening around the world — about honesty in relationships, personal freedom, and redefining what partnership means.
For now, the singer says he is happy, his partners are aware of each other, and everyone involved knows exactly what they signed up for.
Whether the relationship will stand the test of time remains to be seen.
But one thing is certain: Ne-Yo has once again found a way to stay in the spotlight — not just for his music, but for how he chooses to live his life.