[Video] Ne-Yo Opens Up About Child Support Woes, RED Album Sales + Criticism That He’s Too Pop

This week Ne-Yo (real name Shaffer Chimere Smith) visited Power 105’s The Breakfast Club, to promote his new album, R.E.D. The 33-year old singer/songwriter talked about his album sales and why he chose to release it on Election Day; how he ended up paying child support for a child that wasn’t biologically his; being labeled as “Too Pop” and defending why he’s expanding his lane; speaking prematurely and being critical about Trey Songz; why he doesn’t have to explain questionable photos with females to his girlfriend/babymama; and some other entertaining stuff. Peep the full interview below.