NE-YO COMES OUT TO ESSENCE MAGAZINE FOR BEING A GAY MALE AND WHY HE HAS HIDDEN IT SO LONG...





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September 09, 2008. Essence Magazine

August 2008

The newly famed singer/songwriter has came out of the closet and
announced that he is gay. The multi-platinum recording artist sat down
for the October issue of Essence Magazine last week and announced the
shocking news stating, 'Yes, I am gay, and I have always been.' After
several internet rumors have been circulating around the internet. He
also said, 'You now this world we live in is full of judgement,
resulting in one of the reasons why it took me so long to come out of
the closet.' Earlier this month, a man by the name of Derrick Johnson
claimed that he had an intimate relationship with the singer during
there teen years in high school. He also said that for months the
singer and Def Jam has been trying to pay him to keep quiet over the
ordeal. Worrying that it would destroy his image. Ne-yo responds
saying, that the relationship did occur and he is no longer ashamed of
saying that he was deeply in love. Reciting 'That situation was what
inspired me to write the song Unfaithful. But no one knew it was
actually about myself, and our relationship.' He told Essence that he
doesn't care anymore, he was tired of living a lie and is ready to come
clean. Quoting, 'the music industry can either except me for who I am,
or desert me.' The full interview with the magazine is expected to hit
stands mid-October.

Barbra Stradoff, Essence Magazine


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COMMENTS:

MsKay305
*passes da fuukkkkk out*
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MsKay305
ok I'm up!!
Dagggg I kinda thought Ne-Yo was gay!!
I guess super head couldn't even help him!!
smdh.....
Poor Ne-Yo!!
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SexyBiFemGirl
Why poor Neyo? I think its good he is repping who he really is. Alot of people dont and likt to be in denial and pretend to hate homosexuals when they themselves are in fact GAY GAY GAY.
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DOUBLE NEGATIVES=IDIOT.

mishlish
This is not suprising...Now if LL came out and said he was gay, I would DIE....lol
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All Out Of Sigs

WhatsThisNonsense
yea, I heard this story was a fake as well. Essence said there was no interview with Neyo.
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The fool says, ‘there is no God

Northjerseynik
If true, he'll let us know.
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My World/My Way

MsKay305
Ok Thank God!!
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Prityazcanb10
N[SPAM]OOO
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This be me bitches...

Ms_Afghanistan2008
Miss Ne-Yo is a lesbian?

I thought she liked men?

*scratching my head some mo*
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As Ms Afgh 08. I vow to end world hunger

Karisma
MsKay: Don't believe this, the same article came out when Neyo first came out. He and his publist came out and let everyone know that is was a RUMOR. Don't let them play you out like that. Neyo is a freak, ask superhead! You know she spills the beans.
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" Ya‘ll touch him, we riding"

ImmaLetDaTruthBeTold
OLE BOY GOT GAY LOOK ANYWAYS....
 

Hustleman4
Like we didnt already know that sh1t!
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I‘m Aware That I‘m Rare...

mzsouthernprincess
rumors were out before, but im not believin til i read it myself..

ive always thought he was gay
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:::&w33t_F@c3:::

MsKay305
I knew super head turned him out!!
I'm glad this just a rumor!!
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The_Princess
Neyo can like all the men he wants as long as he keeps writing those hits.
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Give It Up!

Nesha_Boo
I have that mag. I don't recall seeing that interview. Lemme go check my records
 

LL-COOL-Jizzle
not true, he do be lookin sweet as hell doe
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http://i50.tinypic.com/2a95x88.jpg

SherRoyal
GAY-O GAY-O DAYLIGHT COME AND ME WANNA GO HOME,,,HIS LIPGLOSS BE POPPIN,,,
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take my face off, put it on this chick

Nesha_Boo
OK. The article says Oct., the pic is for the Jun. issue. Guess I gotta wait til' Oct.
 

The_Princess
LOL @ SherRoyal
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Give It Up!

DivaMuffin
everyone knew anyway
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You can kiss my Derrie‘re

nelrud
SexyBiFemGirl Flag post
Why poor Neyo? I think its good he is repping who he really is. Alot of people dont and likt to be in denial and pretend to hate homosexuals when they themselves are in fact GAY GAY GAY.

UUUMMM THAT'S CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK ! YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOU'RE GAY OR STAIGHT. MOST PEOPLE DON'T BELIEVE IN THAT BI-CRAP ! CERTAINLY NOT FOR A MAN, BUT I GUESS IT'S COOL FOR WOMAN TO SAY THAT.
 

thefirstangel011
N[SPAM]OOOOO !!!!!...Not another black man down low senario....OMG...lol

His music still be bangin though...so oh well...
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I Am tHe FiRst AnGel...u kno !!! :)

bibian
I heard that was a lie or a Pr stunt! but this is all just hear say im not for sure
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bibian
Why poor Neyo? I think its good he is repping who he really is. Alot of people dont and likt to be in denial and pretend to hate homosexuals when they themselves are in fact GAY GAY GAY.
[SPAM]_____

LMAO.....!!!
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???

Nine7
This isn't true. This has been circulating and it's not true the rumor is about 2 years old
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:::His Mrs, Wife, Spouse..Not wifey!::

beloved
i really dont think he gay, he just a pretty boy with those sexy lips mmm
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bahama mama

krissy88
lol ne-yo not gay,he's a very private person....he don't like talking about his personal life to the public.Don't believe everything u read in a magazine.
 

krissy88
lol ne-yo not gay,he's a very private person....he don't like talking about his personal life to the public.Don't believe everything u read in a magazine.
 

NICA4GOD
WOW!! I'm glad he finally came out!! Good for him.
 

HURTEMBAD
Pffffft,
Black people believe ANYTHING it its in the media or in print. No research, no second guessing just believe it, STILL showing signs of slavery. As they said this story is OLD and a fraud. WHATS WRONG WIT CHALL??
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If Jesus is God, Did he Pray to himself?

Swamianan
EVEN THOUGHT HE WAS FORCED OUT I WISH HIM LUCK WITH HIS NEW FOUND LIBERATION AND LIVING IN TRUTH !
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CURE THE CANCER WITHIN YOURSELF !

CraziNae630
STOP SUKIN HIS RICH DICK!! WTF IF HE GAY HE GAY!! IM GAY WHATS WRONG WITH BEING GAY????? NOTHING CUZ I LOVE BEING HAPPY!! NOW LEAVE HIM ALONE DAMN
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Twitter.Com/NaeLove630

Chanel_Iam
Confirmed? It doesn't matter to me, I still like him.
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You Are Who You Wear

Bobthefish_isdone
i believe it
 

llenroc45
I'll wait & see but he always set my gadar off!!
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rather be head 1st then @$$ last

tamiasmom
http://www.mediatakeout.com/Exclusives/Neyo_Gay.html

Media takeout needs to check their archives. They've run this story before, then run the story where they say it's actually not true (the link above) and now years later and running the same story just with new dates. smh! I signed up just to put this out there. sites like this are stupid and based solely on rumor. I hope he sues these azzholes.
 

Brown_Goddess
mzsouthernprincess Flag post
rumors were out before, but im not believin til i read it myself..

ive always thought he was gay
***

OK. So, lol, his new video does change my mind a lil bit.
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myspace.com/mzsouthernprincess lol

cookieewhoree_x
You Wouldnt Be Racist So Why Be Homophobic? Tbh I Think Ne Yo Did Good Admitting It. Atleast He Aint Afraid To Show His Sexuality And Live In A Lie. Its Proven People Are Born Gay And They Dont Turn Gay. If You Saw Someone On Street With No Arms You Might Stare But They Might Have Been Born That Way. Just Like Ne Yo Was Born Gay. Evon If He Aint I Think People Who Are Gay Lesbian Bi Sexual Whatever Should Just Tell People. There No Different.
 

Negrozilla
Do-du Brown!!!!!
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The negro you love to hate....biatch!

Negrozilla
Extra-extra read all about it your favorite male RNB singer likes the taste of Dang-o-lang!!!!
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The negro you love to hate....biatch!

pfcmes
goooo neyo, my cheeks are open for ya
 

Joelleen
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA

NEXT...
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jaylenbebemixedpoppi
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LuvSumDikInMyBooty

caramel_ma
how do people even know this story is true? why isnt there a link to the story?
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****CAN I HELP YOU??****

FRANKI
WOW...SAY IT ISN'T SO


I KEEP TELLING YALL OVER HALF THE INDUSTRY IS GAY, IM WAITING FOR THE LOVELY MS. PATTI LABELLE TO MAKE HER BIG ANNOUNCEMENT...WELL NAW PATTI NOR OPRAH WOULD NEVER CONFESS TO THAT.
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~ ~ FREE YOUR MIND~ ~

diamondbarbie1
Black guys always hinding that they are gay.
 

tia2009
we all knew he was gay
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mz. tia

laffeytaffey
Who is he coming out to? Everybody already knew he was gay!
 

jumpinjahozaphat
OLD....AND fake
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U SILLY GOOSE!!!!!!!!!

Rev_Billybob
ALL these entertainment negores are queer.

INCLUDING DENZEL.

Yea, I said it
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EGYPT IS IN AFRICA

Rev_Billybob
Patti isnt gay...Her many just had a very small penis...

It just made her think she was gay.
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EGYPT IS IN AFRICA

the_misses
don't even believe it. Well I believe he is gay, but he is in the closest and not coming o ut anytime soon.

I think this article is made up otherwise FRED/PEREZ/TMZ whoever would have already had it posted.

PLUS didn't he just get engaged?
 

LovelyLashes
I believe he is!
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It‘s not the same anymore...

La_Lionne
@ REV

Even if Denzel is what you say he is...I'm glad he's keeping it in the closet. This whole "movement," is out of control and really makes no logical sense.

Nobody cares if NEEYO is a q---. Keep it to yourself...and seek therapy.

Before the 1980's homosexual was a pysochological disorder!!

Say what you want about homosexual "rights," but it's not normal behavior and nobody needs to know what goes down in your bedroom.
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I‘m a duppy conqueror

SexiMami90
He is gay . Listen to his song called "Can't Fight It" it is specifically written about a man.
 

kikibaby
he should have been came out! smdh the whole world already knew anywayz lol
 

OLDSKOOLNYKER
DO any of you dummies read the other post or do you just post shyt at random???
The damn story is fake! It's a fraud!!
WAKE THE HELL UP PEOPLE!
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COME AROUND HERE WITH THAT SHYT...

DQC
who cares? he's a great artist.
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~wet-back vs whipback~

BBWsweethart
already knew that 0_o

but if the article is true, good that hes comin out
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THIS ISNT PHAROHS LAST DAY HERE!

AuntieFree2377
why are there so many typos in that article.
 

FRANKI
WOW THAT STORY IS SO OLD, I CAN'T BELIEVE YALL ACTING LIKE THIS IS SOMETHING HOT OF THE PRESS.
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~ ~ FREE YOUR MIND~ ~

AuntieFree2377
@ franki.. someone bumped it.. it's from a year ago. I noticed after i posted.

How are you?
 

another_masks
Whatever happened to Tonya that 42 year old that comes on here. Her comments make me think she a little slow. funny..:)
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