This week social media was buzzing with discussion that Ne-Yo had come out as gay, inspired by the transition of Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner.
The source of the rumor was Newsbuzzdaily, which reported the singer and actor had said this:
"Bruce [sic] Jenner really gave me the inner strength to admit to my kids, my family, my friends, my fans and ultimately to myself that I am gay. I’ve known I was gay since I was a young boy that I was attracted to the other boys. As a black man, we fear gayness instead of embracing it. Watching Bruce, well Caitlyn, sit down with Dianne Sawyer on ABC really inspired me. Bruce [sic] is very brave and beautiful. As soon as he [sic] came out as transgendered [sic], she freed herself and thats the freedom I want.”
But enough people did so that Ne-Yo had to issue a denial.
U should all know by now not to believe everything you read. Much luv to #CaitlynJenner but I'm not on that team. Not gay folks. So sorry.
No disrespect to the gay community or to #CaitlynJenner by the way. Live your life and be proud. I'm just not gay. We're still on this? #sad — NE-YO!! (@NeYoCompound) June 5, 2015
Ne-Yo is current dating "Instagram model" Crystal Renay. Of course that doesn't mean he still can't be gay, but we bring that up because we like this picture of her.