Ne-Yo. GQ, Alfani Red and Ne-Yo host a special benefit evening for The Compound Foundation which supports underprivileged children. New York City, USA - 05.10.09
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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
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