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RUMOR: NE-YO COMING OUT IN ESSENCE?

Monday, August 28, 2006

neyo_gay.jpg YES, I got all your e-mails. YES, I heard about the Ne-Yo/Essence rumor. But you know I had to do some digging around to bring you all the facts - well some of them anyway.

Last week a snippet was flying around the web, claiming that Ne-Yo was coming out in the October Issue of Essence Magazine. Here is what it said:

Singer Ne-yo Announces He Is Gay | Essence Magazine August 23,2006

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

Well first off, there are too many grammatical errors for this to be an actual Essence Magazine snippet. You know the editor would have went crazy on the person who wrote this.

Second of all, a Barbra Stradoff doesn’t even work at Essence Mag! I talked to some of my sources, and they say she isn’t even listed in the employee directory.

I personally don’t believe the rumors, even though that picture above says otherwise. How you doin..?

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1.

this is this is

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

damn with all the rumors and ish around go-go he needs to put out an album pron-to

2.

Renae

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

theres alot of grammar errors, i cant believed people think this is true, or writers of essence are dumb.

3.

Nix

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

lol at angel la
flame on ne yo
flame on!

4.

cch1010

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

What is wrong with these people? LAst week he was getting some head and this week he comin outta the closet? WTF?!?!?! I mean to each his on but thats a big 360. You either like cuda or you dont. All that aside I still like his music.

5.

Nix

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

and may i add his come hither look aint working at all
he does not look sexy
he look more evil than anything

6.

starlicious dee

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

HA! is all i really can say

7.

tdotlady

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

i dont believe it either, only if i see him on tv confuse ill believe

8.

MiMi

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

damn, it would be so funny if this was true but there are too many errors that invalidate that snippet…he’s lookin’ very suspect in that picture lol!

9.

ieasha

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

i’m not trying to say ole boy gay but from the photo you would think that he got sugar in his tank

10.

miss dee

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

lol.. well he does look ugly to be gay bt he dnt act like one..well if he is then thats a damn shame…there goes another nigga.lol..

11.

ms_mac1

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Since when does Esssence talk about people like NeHO? Aren’t they a woman’s mag focused on empowering sistahs? What would they care if he’s coming out?

12.

cch1010

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Send Ne-Yo ova here I’ll tell ya if him gay.LOL
On the real ya’ll ever notice that once somebody start getting a lil notariaty somebody come along and try to put them on front street.Stop the madness please

13.

Asentha

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Awwwww, Damn!! I knew he looked “sweet” in that photo, but damn!!!

14.

Sizzle

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

A picture is worth a thousand words. Just because he got head from a female doesn’t mean he don’t swing both ways.

As for the grammatical errors, they are numerous. I wouldn’t be totally shocked if he was gay.

15.

flyqt2006

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

WHO REALLY CARES. HE COULNDT GET W/ ALL HIS $$$$. LOL

16.

Brian

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I dont believe it either, angel. especially after those pictures that were floating around. but then again, those don’t really mean anything.

I think this is just some crazy person who decided to make up a story for fun. that’s how all these internet rumors get started.

17.

ILLUSTRiOUS

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

[sings]

Does he like it in the booty hole? Yes, does!

[end sing]

18.

PaigeTurner

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@ Miss Dee - I’d rather be called gay than a nigga anyday.

19.

misskrisha

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

if you’re not gay, you’re dead, strung out on coke, or somebody’s long-lost mother. it’s an interesting read and it gets people talking for a while, but i can never take stuff like this seriously.

20.

bill

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

The ONLY way to REALLY find out is to listen to Wendy Williams…..

For some reason, all the Homo’s call Wendy to tell them who’s who & what’s what…

Wendy has the love of the Homo Community, and they tell Wendy EVERYTHING….

But….
Homo’s also love to Gossip & Fantasize about men they would like to have, so you never can be sure if they are telling the truth…

no homo
lol…

21.

Something Fierce

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I really can’t speak to the rumors BUT I’m going to say what I did when The Loop first posted this pic before…
No STRAIGHT man would pose like this for a picture
AND No Straight man WOULD look like this posing for a pic (He LOOKS VERY, VERY SWEET in this picture !!!!! )

22.

mizzlizz

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

damn, another bites the dust! lol

well, i really doubt this is true. judging by the picture above, it might be.

23.

faatumata

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

wow but he had a baby ??? How ? LOL

24.

bill

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Why did Neyo take that picture ????

If he isn’t gay, then he’s REALLY stupid….

lol

25.

ILLUSTRiOUS

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

But really, how can you believe it? Its something that has been “floating around the net.” You can’t believe these type of things until you see it on TV coming from his mouth. And like Angel La said: “You know the editor would have went crazy on the person who wrote this.”
I know it is a “black mag” but stuff would not or will not just get published like this.

Why don’t someone check PR Wire to check if it real?

26.

Toya

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Why are gay folks always trying to add someone to their club? As if having a celebrity in the club would make people feel differently. (And perhaps it does matter to some folks.)

Don’t get me wrong — whether I agree with it as a “lifestyle” or not is not the point. I think we should definitely let people live. But they seem to always be on the prowl for other famous gays.

It’s as if I liked lacrosse and I was always looking for other people who liked lacrosse so that I could feel better about my love of lacrosse.

27.

mizzlizz

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@ something fierce, you always make me laugh! =]

yeah, that picture is quite “fruity” lol

28.

Shinchan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

While I was hoping for a scandal…after reading the headline…I choose to read the excerpt ..and judging by the numerous grammatical errors…I say bolonga. For now.

29.

Shinchan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

bologna*

30.

BrightFuture

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Bill said: “But….
Homo’s also love to Gossip & Fantasize about men they would like to have, so you never can be sure if they are telling the truth…”
——————————–
How can you be so sure about this??? I’m usually impressed by your enlightning commentary, but this “categorization” of homosexuals is shocking from you.

31.

Diana

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

W/E he gotta come on TV for me to even hear it. I really was looking at him dif after last weeks pics.

32.

BrightFuture

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

OH yeah…if Ne-yo is gay. What a big surprise (complete sarcasm).

33.

K Dubb

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I agree with #21. That boy look like he sweet as bear meat. Winnie the Pooh fo real.

34.

dukesman2000

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

That’s bullshit! I don’t believe that.

Ne-Yo was enjoying that head gaem too much to be gay.

Plus, I am tired of these gay rumors. Whenever some tries to be vicious towards a man with some notoriety, it’s always against his sexuality. This has the workings of a bitch who got her feelings hurt.

This doesn’t even warrant a response from Ne-Yo. And to Ne-Yo, keep making thse bitches freestyle on the mic, playa.

Pimps up, hoes down, forever.

35.

Shinchan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@ # 20…i find it highly amusing that alot of people on here..after making a statement about something gltb(gay,lesbian,transexual,bisexual)….they always have a little p.s. “no homo”…O’rly?…Are people that insecure that they have to validate their assumed heterosexual status through a computer? How sad.

I guess I should say

no homo…
LMAO

36.

BrightFuture

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Dukesman said: “Ne-Yo was enjoying that head gaem too much to be gay”
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that statement can further prove this rumor to be correct.

37.

Shinchan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@ # 34..Ne-Yo was enjoying that head gaem too much to be gay

What do you mean? Did he respond to those pictures? lol

38.

mizzlizz

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

i have a feeling this post will be very popular. unfortunately, i won’t be around to see it. enjoy your day loopers!

bye bill, ms_mac, and something fierce. ya’ll make sure to have a blessed and wonderful day! =]

39.

nolachic

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Essence don’t have to tell me he’s gay.. I already know it whether he says it or not..

40.

barbie

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

SORRY-BUT THAT PICTURE (and many others, not to mention live performances)SPEAK FOR ITSELF!ALMOST EVERY EXPRESSION THIS BOY MAKES FROM THE WAY HE FOLDS HIS DAMN HANDS.IF HE AIN’T ONE OF “THE CHILDREN”…I GUESS HE JUST HAVE SUPER FEMININE QUALITIES!!!

41.

barbie

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

HE’S GIVING ME “VERY CISCO”, IN THAT PIC.

42.

Pamcakes

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

That is his head, but it looks like someone put his head on somone elses body ….lol ppl just take rumors and run with it. I should make a rumor and just see how far it gets, and see if it makes the post too!! I don’t believe this story at all. Why does everyone want to make people gay? Its so disturbing to me what people do!!!

43.

Shinchan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Aww who cares about this negro being gay? Seriously, gay, st8, bi, WHATEVER!…That is a terrible picture that should never have never been snapped..what was the theme “ghetto sweet thug”?…sorry ..but seriously terrible, terrible picture. I honestly don’t believe so…but there is a strong possibility that he could be BI…like most artists…alleged example..Justin Timberlake

44.

ms_mac1

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

The best and fastest way to ruin any man’s career or reputation is to accuse him of being gay.

@ ShinChan, that’s probably why most of the men quantify their statements at the end with the “no homo” thing. It’s like the plague…

45.

ms_mac1

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I have a question for anyone that cares to answer. I had an ongoing debate with my Psyc professor about this:

Is it really possible for a man to be bisexual? Think of it this way, once a man crosses over into the doodoo hole zone, isn’t he stuck there forever?(no pun intended) Doesn’t sex with another man make him 100% gay?

Also, is it different for women? If a woman has sex with both men and women, is she gay or just bisexual since female sex requires no actual coitus (penetration) from a real penis?

46.

Shinchan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

lol I agree.. thats understandable…as to why..I get that much…but the fact that it’s done so often..lol…I think it’s funny…but I just had to put them(those who do) on speaker phone for a minute.(on blast)

But I feel kind of hyprocritical for a minute because I was about to type that I wasnt gay..if anyone really cared..but whatever. lol.. *continues eating chinese rice*

47.

TIMBZ

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I don’t believe that garbage either, and if you look at the pic you can tell it’s a fake, come on people…

48.

2cents

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

LMAO Angel.la you picked the perfect picture for this post.

I don’t believe this article will appear in Essence but I have always thought Ne-yo was suspect.

49.

saturdai

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

he look gay as hell in the picture.

maybe he just likes a lil bit of both…

50.

Nefer

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Lol…this is the funniest shit I’ve heard in a while now, UNLESS I hear Ne-Yo confirm this rumor with his OWN VOICE and IN PERSON, I won’t believe it.

51.

Slovely

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I knew it!

52.

NE-HO FOR NE-YO

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

THAT ARTICLE IS FAKE AS HELL. I DONT GIVE A DAMN WHO HE FUCKIN, MALE OR FEMALE REALLY. THE BOY GOT REAL TALENT AND THATS ALL I CARE ABOUT. AS LONG AS HES BEIN SAFE, I SAY MORE POWER TO THE BROTHER.

53.

Shinchan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Well at @ 45..I’m no expert…nor am I naive.

I’ve always questioned bisexuality..

But many believe bisexuality is a cover up for someone who really is gay..but just wont admit to their feelings…because hard ons..do not lie..I somewhat agree with that….but It is possible to get erections from both men and women….but because you do..that doesent necessarily make you Bi…or gay….lol I’ll explain later..*goes to starbucks*

54.

Shaft

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

That pic is fake too people..damn

55.

loveshana

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

ummm. im TYRING…………VERY HARD not to believe this is true. poor thing.

56.

miss dee

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

ok then @18 my bad.. there goes anova brova….

57.

LaToya

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Im a true fan of Ne-yo. I believe any thing is possiable. But I won’t believe it until I see it with my own two eyes. or if I hear him say it out of his mouth. I will be looking for the magizine in Oct. I bet the shit is a lie.

58.

sxcarmal

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I don’t think this is true- but if it were true, Neyo should be applying for a role on Logo’s tv show Noah’s Arc ASAP. lol

59.

...SayIt

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

That is just rude, but it comes with the biz.

60.

mtwbabyface

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Some people have nothing better to do then to make up stupid shit like this. And if he is gay what will that change? If you are a true fan of somebody it wouldn’t matter if he is gay or not (look @ Elton John).

61.

Nix

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

i read somewhere in either a pych or philosophy class before that every person at one point or another has been curious if not attracted to same sex…at some point in their life…be it childhood or adulthood
SOMETHING I READ NOT MY OWN OPINION…

anywho i think a person who has sex with both cannot be considered gay
gay to me is you like the same sex as you and not the opposite sex
AT ALL
opposite sex wouldnt even turn on a GAY person
imo

62.

akamissj

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I don’t doubt that he may in fact be gay (hey, ya’ never know and picture is definitely suspect) but I don’t believe a word of that article. First of all, there are too many grammatical errors, second, the author is an unknown, third, and most importantly, there is no way he would admit to it. I don’t know of any young, popular, well known Black man period who would ever admit publically to being gay. (\In fact, the only well known Black man I do know who admitted to being “try sexual” (his words, not mine) is Tevin Campbell, and who cares because his career has been going nowhere for quite some time. At any rate, I won’t believe the hype until I read the article in Essence myself.

63.

blk dds

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I told y’all that was Treach in that picture. lol

I knew from jump Ne-yo was on his “KNEES YO!” when he had on the lip gloss and pouty lip pose.

Like I said B4 - dead damn giveaway!

64.

Beautiful

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

A picture says a thousand words

I couldn’t see a straight men take a picture like this but a down low brother maybe

You never know

As for the comment about Wendy Williams…LOL
I read on Mediatakeout.com she got blackballed
This could be a rumor also

65.

Devron

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

#39 Nolachick - Women like you are the reason why guys always feel the need to defend their sexuality. You’re basically saying you don’t care if the article was a fake or what even Ne-yo might say… he’s gay to you. Suppose he wasn’t gay. How does a cat prove that he’s not gay.

This whole “let’s out the pop star” thing is definitely the trick of the devil.

It’s basically the equivalent of saying, “hey, I heard that you like to sniff ass”. How the f do you disprove that? People are f’n ridiculous.

66.

mimi_ga

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

ms_mac1:

Is it really possible for a man to be bisexual? Think of it this way, once a man crosses over into the doodoo hole zone, isn’t he stuck there forever?(no pun intended) Doesn’t sex with another man make him 100% gay? Yes, a man can be bisexual. To me, downlow is bisexual too. I just go by what is in the dictionary.

Also, is it different for women? If a woman has sex with both men and women, is she gay or just bisexual since female sex requires no actual coitus (penetration) from a real penis? Both mean and women= bisexual. A bisexual person can particpate in homosexual acts. Homo= meanings same.

Consider: If women outnumber men, is the concept of lesbian a way to accomodate the shortage of men, from a functionalist perspective? For instance the downlow thing seems to work for men that are incarcerated and seems to meet a sexual need …

Note: not a gay is right or wrong question, not a biblical question, we all have personal beliefs, etc.

67.

Carrington in Houston

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I thought the same thing, “TOO many grammatical errors for a legitimate magazine to be using this shit”

Secondly, what’s up with dude, Derrick Johnson? I never understood what these dudes get out of “outing” another celebrity - if you had a relationship with him, it’s apparent that it was on the “dl” then… so what do you stand to gain by bringing it up now.

The problem with men on the “dl” is not JUST hiding… it’s more about dudes like that who won’t allow a sister or brother who prefers people of the same sex to keep what happens in their bedroom, IN their bedroom.

There is a distinct difference in a gay person and a fag#ot! And Mr. Johnson needs his azz kick’d!

68.

Mr.O

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I wouldn’t be surprised if he is gay. I would still listen to his music his cd was pretty hot. I like that song stay with me, its bananas. I bump it when I wake up in the morning it reminds me of this girl I used to date ironically she didn’t stay with me though. Oh I’m going off topic I don’t really care about any artist I just listen to the music who cares what they do behind closed doors. I wonder if this will affect his career.

69.

NE-HO FOR NE-YO

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I AGREE WITH NIX. BISEXUALITY ISNT ABOUT THE SEX ACT. ITS ABOUT BEIN SEXUALLY ATTRACTED TO BOTH SEXES. IF A MAN IS ATTRACTED TO ANOTHER MAN THE SAME WAY HE IS ATTRACTED TO A WOMAN, HES BI. IF A WOMAN IS ATTRACTED TO A WOMAN, WHETHER OR NOT IT REQUIRES PENETRATION FOR SEX, AS SHE IS ATTRACTED TO A MAN, SHES BI. JUST MY OPINION ON THE MATTER.

70.

Valee

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

he looks very homo thuggish in that picture.it would be hilarious if this rumour was true! ridiculously hilarious!

71.

Ione

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Don’t believe it however it could be true. Dang everybody gay now let the media and the news tell it. This is nonsense and crazy.

72.

Devron

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

While we’re on the psychological tip, I realize that there’s a “look” that so-called gay people have embraced (limp wrist, walking on their toes, weird eye movements, etc.) but it seems weak to draw conclusions based on a person’s physical attributes. To a large degree I think this is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Tell someone what they are long enough and they’ll embrace it if that group embraces them more.

For instance, look at Bill Gates. I’ve followed tech and watched his mannerisms. He has very limp wristed gestures. Does that mean he secretly has “gay desires”?

73.

billionheiress

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

well i do think he is gay but this “article” is so poorly written that i know it would never be in ESSENCE

74.

billionheiress

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

well i do think he is gay but this “article” is so poorly written that i know it would never be in ESSENCE

75.

Dymond1230

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

He’s a good artist if he is thats his buisness as long as he doesn’t push his views and beliefs on someone thats not up for what he is.

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