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Ne-Yo. performs at the The 2009 Essence Music Festival held at The New Orleans Superdome. New Orleans, Louisiana - 03.07.09

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Fascinating Fact 1190

Rap star NE-YO's name is a reference to NEO, the character played by KEANU REEVES in THE MATRIX. A friend gave Ne-Yo - real name SHAFFER SMITH - the nickname, saying that he saw music the way Neo sees the Matrix in the movie. 10/03/2006