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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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206 Comments


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”
———————————-
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.

76.

Alesa-Renee

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I believe he is…ever since I seen his first video and he’s running around in the snow with that gay ass hat he had on….go on suga britches….hehehe

77.

ms_mac1

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Mimi_ga, I’m with you 100% on the “not a gay is right or wrong question, not a biblical question, we all have personal beliefs, etc.” I’m not even trying to start another 520 thread war on CL. I just want to hear people’s take on the whole bi/gay thing. It fascinates me how people categorize sexuality so I was just curious.

Shinchan, hope you make it back from Starbucks b/4 I have to exit b/c your answer thoroughly confused me ;0).

Ne-Ho, how can a man be equally sexually attracted to a man AND a woman at the same time? Isn’t there something specific about a woman that makes a straight man only gravitate towards women to begin with (soft features, shapliness, etc)? What could that same man find attractive about another man who has hard lines, thicker skin, muscles, etc? Just curious. If you know the answer, please elaborate.

78.

devilicious

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Say what????????????????/////// doesnt he have a 1 yr old son? N didnt he say he was in a relationship wit a chik then he cheated on her n that was the inspiration 4 the song “so sick”???????//

79.

Nix

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

lmao at devron
weird eye movements and walks on their toes?

please stop talking bout usher in chicago!

80.

Chellybop

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I am not sure if the article has any truth, but that gay ass picture might be all the proof we need, LOL

81.

Shinchan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

lol what makes it even more pathetic..is the immense popularity ne yo has..The thing is..whenever a famous person says that they are guy usually(but not always) their career is over…or limited atleast..theres this guy who’s on this show..cant remember his name….anyway he has been having it real hard since he came out…..but people who claim that they are bisexual(mainly girls do this)….it increases their popularity….

for instance nelly…(furtado) claims that she is bi in several interviews….this way she garners even more fans..but recently she made up some shit when asked if she was bi..in an interview not to long ago…she says that”she believes everyone is bisexual”..blah blah blah. So basically, bitch saying she likes dick.

Oh and for the record…I question the authenticity of that photo…it doesent like him to me…although they are both ugly.

82.

Devron

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I think it’s the most ridiculous, stupid and obvious sign of a poor education for people to draw the conclusion that if the picture is real then all of a sudden he must be gay.

Judging a person’s sexuality from one photo during a photo shoot. One 1/35th of a second.

Have any of these folks ever been on a photo shoot before? You guys act like people pose themselves. Someone (most likely a gay stylist) dresses you (”Wear this, honey”) and someone else tells you EXACTLY how to pose and where to stand. You don’t look in a mirror so you don’t know how you look. And since he’s a minor he has even less creative control over these factors. If he’s gay, that’s his business. But to draw analogies from a moment in time is the type of ghetto Right-On/Black Beat-reading-when-yo-ass-should-have-been-reading-Catcher-in-the-Rye education that makes people like Wendy Williams millionaires. They PREY on idiots like that. “Oooh — look at this picture of 50 Cent in GQ. Wow, didn’t know he was gay.” That’s the type of dumb ass comment you’d hear.

83.

kdolly

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I don’t believe this at all. Too many errors.

84.

ms_mac1

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Just for the record Devron, Neyo is not a minor. He’s like 24 or 25. But you had me on the floor with:
ghetto Right-On/Black Beat-reading-when-yo-ass-should-have-been-reading-Catcher-in-the-Rye education…

I guarantee there are quite a few Loopers that have no idea what Catcher in the Rye is…Hilarious…

85.

devilicious

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Damn but that photo sure looks gay, maybe the whole backup dancer cocksucking thing was a cover, it sure fooled me.

86.

Blue

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

One week you’re in photos getting oral from a backup dancer and next your gay. That’s the life of an R&B star.

87.

Nix

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@ devron

should we be reading catcher in the rye eight now instead of being on the loop?

88.

Ne'

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I doubt he’s gay.

89.

dukesman2000

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

People think about it…which male singer’s sexuality hasn’t been questioned? Jaheim, Usher, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Mario, all have been labelled gay at one point or another. What’s the criteria to be gay nowadays - have a platimun single or album?

I am predicting the next gay rumors are gonna be aroung Lyfe Jennings, and Trey Songs. Wait ’til they start popping up on Soundscan moving units.

90.

SAY what?! UNBELIEVABLE

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

LOL OKAY FIRST OF ALL NOW I REALLY SEE YA’LL BE LYING ABOUT THESE CELEBRITIES AND 1 DAY THE’RE GOING TO SUE YOU PEOPLE FOR LYING ABOUT THEM I READ AN ARTICLE FROM SISTER2SISTER AND THEY WAS DOING AN INTERVIEW WITH NE-YO AND HE NEVER STATED THAT HE WAS GAY! NOR FOR ALL HIS LIFE.. YALL GOT THE SHIT ALL TWISTED HE SAID, THE REASON WHY HE CAME OUT WITH “SO SICK” WAS BECAUSE IT WAS ABOUT A “GIRL” THAT HE USED TO DATE. YA’LL DEAD WRONG FOR MAKING UP A WHOLE BUNCH OF LIES ABOUT THESE CELEBRITIES TO ME I KIND’VE FIND THIS SITE FAKE!!!!!!!!! WITH NOTHING BUT LIES .. TO ME YA’LL JUST SOME HATING ASS PEOPLE JUST TRYNA GOSSIP ABOUT THESE FAMOUS PEOPLE BECAUSE YA’LL CAN’T HAVE WHAT THEY HAVE. YOU PEOPLE ARE REDICULOUS YES PETTY!!!!!! YA’LL NEED TO LIVE YA LIFE NOT THIERS…

91.

WHY

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

HIM AND LANCE FROM NSYNC SHOULD DO A GAY ANTHEM TOGETHER!!!!!!! HA!

92.

Devron

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Nix - nah, not telling folks what to do. But certainly if someone is under 18 and has homework to do and is on the net, perhaps the priorities are confused. (God forbid you have homework NOW during summer school!)….

I just used ‘Catcher’ as an example of required reading that lots of dumb asses didn’t read, but instead read the Monarch and Cliff notes that were almost as long!

Bottom line — most of the folks on the Loop seem to be 21 and over… so if your grown, do what you want. But a lot of the ignorant questions probably come from folks who skipped the required reading in school and watched Different Strokes reruns instead of doing their homework. (I’ve just described 94% of Wendy Williams’ audience.)

93.

SALENA

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

its sad lol i’m starting think something about this site to i just notice that every minute yall do post something different like how do yall find all these so called informations every 5 minutes? thats wierd yall nothing but liars and the people that sit and read this stuff while the whole time being fooled

94.

PoeticBlue

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Hows he gettin his dick sucked by a woman one minute then the next he gay?? Or maybe he pulled an Eddie Murphy on us..

95.

President

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

That is seriously ne-yo’s head on someones body. Ne-yo has never been in that kind of shape.. I know photoshop, and thats a photoshoped picture

96.

Alberta Williams

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I used to read you’re site but now it’s trash. No wonder why you can’t get any real advertisements. You have no integrity. At least you know what you get when you read media takeout.

97.

NE-HO FOR NE-YO

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

MS_MAC - THAT WOULD BE A BETTER QUESTION TO ASK A BI MAN. ITS JUST THE WAY IVE SEEN BISEXUALITY DESCRIBED BY SELFPROCLAIMED BI PEOPLE. IT MAKES SENSE TO ME. BUT WHY DOES THE QUESTION ONLY ARISE ABOUT A BI MAN? IS IT MORE UNDERSTANDABLE HOW A WOMAN COULD BE EQUALLY ATTRACTED TO ANOTHER WOMAN AND A MAN…OR WERE YOU JUST ASKING?

MY PSYCH CLASS WAS BORIN AS HELL. I WISH WE WOULD HAVE HAD DEBATES LIKE THIS.

98.

Parker brown

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

There are too many stories that come out, who can really know what is real and what isn’t. Like when Morris chestnut was supposed to be getting a divorce, but it wasn’t true, he even had to go on radio and announce it. EVEN though the brotha is cheating on his wife and thats a known fact, it wasn’t enough to cause divorce, so Maybe this whole Ne-yo thing will blow over, Now afetr those pictures were released of him getting some oral…………that is what a man would be doing as well in a homosexual relationship, so maybe he doesn’t discriminate on who does that to him when it comes to that.

99.

niaja101

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

WOW its another one

100.

keisheloca

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Yeah im with some of you folks that picture is photoshopped. come on people do yall See him taking it or sucking the dang a lang. uhh didnt think so. o and if you get hard or wet looking at the opposite sex you either gay or bi sexual.just keeping it real

101.

NE-HO FOR NE-YO

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

THE PICTURE IS NOT PHOTOSHOPPED. THEYRE PUBLICITY SHOTS THAT WERE TAKEN IN 2001 WHEN HE WAS ON ANOTHER RECORD LABEL AND GOING BY HIS REAL NAME, SHAFFER.

102.

ms_mac1

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@ 97 - Ne-Ho said:

BUT WHY DOES THE QUESTION ONLY ARISE ABOUT A BI MAN? IS IT MORE UNDERSTANDABLE HOW A WOMAN COULD BE EQUALLY ATTRACTED TO ANOTHER WOMAN AND A MAN…OR WERE YOU JUST ASKING?

Ne-Ho, Funny you ask….That question was really the heart of the debate we were having. Is it possible for a woman to be bi and not a man? In a sense, I say yes, but it’s really hard for me to explain. But to put it the simplest way possible I think women who call themselves bisexual aren’t bisexual either. I think they’re either gay or straight with a seriously curious appetite. But the big thing for me is penetration. Once a man literally enters another man he has crossed over. However, the same can’t be said for women because there is no real way to truly consumate that sexual relationsip with another woman.

Now, I’m not getting into whether or not it’s morally right or wrong. I’m just saying that I think there is a difference and it’s mostly based on the biologicaland physiological aspect of one’s sexual behavior. As Nix pointed out earlier most people have that curiousity. It’s just that most people don’t act on it. But I think that once a man acts on it, and simply due to a male’s physiological makeup, there’s no way he can effectively call himself bi or truly enjoy sex the same way with a man that he can with a woman.

May sound crazy but that’s my theory.

103.

NE-HO FOR NE-YO

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

http://photos.ne-yo.org/thumbnails.php?album=105
ALL THE PICS FROM THAT PHOTOSHOOT FOR ALL WHO THINK THE PICTURE IS PHOTOSHOPPED.

….YEAH I AINT GOT NOTHIN BETTER TO DO. LOL.

104.

mizzunderstood

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I’ve always considered Essence a classy magazine… so I very much doubt that it would be published in there [of all places]… I luv me some Ne-Yo

On second thought… that picture isn’t coo @ all! I’m still trying to get over the pic of “him” and the backup dancer [oh yeah, did some research, that girl was one of his dancers in the "So You Think You Can Dance" performance]…

This is some contradicting s*** right here… *shakes head*

105.

Lovin

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Who really gives a damn? NE-YO is lying anyway. He is about 28 years old. Those of whom saw the Apollo video would known that. The nigga had red hair on the video. Enough too think so. I don’t know if he is gay or not but I do know that he is too old too be hanging around with Chris Brown.

106.

Lovin

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Oh and if he was what, gay man would want him? most of the women in here act as if they would date him talking about another one bites the dust. Well too each is his own…

107.

Tracey

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

BOGUS OR IS IT!!! a bogus ass story, but he probably is gayand the pic doesn’t help believing his straight and the porn pics are suspect, coming out now, with this story around, to close for comfort, like J-Boog and his baby, lmao!

108.

Tracey

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@ 103, every shirtless pic is photoshop, the regular ones are kinda cute!!

109.

GeminiPrize

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

1. Some people on this board taking shit too seriously.

2. If Neyo is gay or not, it doesn’t matter. IMO, there is nothing even REMOTELY sexy about him so it really doesn’t make a difference what he is to me. But as a faithful Essence reader, heads would roll if that shit was actually published, so I thinks it’s fake. That article was written by someone that really has a poor handle on grammar and syntax, and that is absolutely unacceptable at Essence.

3. Now, about this gay thing…people seem to forget that what makes us heterosexual is not strictly that we desire to have sex with a person of the opposite sex. There is a much deeper, emotional element connected to it. I have very close female friends that do not turn me on, nor to I wish to have a relationship with them. But I do have a boyfriend, and although I love to make love to him, I am with him because I desire to have an intimate emotional connection/relationship with him. Now think about this, if we all wore blindfolds during, let’s say foreplay and oral sex, if the person was doing a good job, we would all be turned on regardless of the person’s sex. I say all this to say that why we chose the mates that we chose has something to do with physical attraction, but it involves so much more than that. If we are being real with our sexuality, then we are with our mates simply because something deep inside us just wants to be with them. If we are chosing to be with people because we want to keep up a facade, then we are making a choice and not doing what we naturally feel inclined to do.

110.

honey_kisses86

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Things that make u go hmmmmm….

111.

MRS. D

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

When Neyo first interviewed with BET, I thought he was gay. He seem so uncomfortable NOT BEING HIMSELF. He act as if he deliberately was trying to cover up his true self. If anyone watches his mannerism, you can tell Neyo is gay. Just like Luther Vandross was (supposedly). However, he’s a GREAT writer and singer: I’d buy Neyo’s music regardless.

112.

ms_mac1

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@109, well said.

113.

Mr.O

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Ms. Mac so what if a guy gets a blowjob from another guy, that doesn’t count? lol

114.

im_not_her

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

“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. ” Angel La

How bout I was pressed enough to paste the article into word and turn on grammar and spell check. LOL It is very sloppily written. I mean if he is coming out of the closet by all means open the damn door, but at least consult strunk and white in the process when you tellin the damn story.

115.

big john

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

sorry to tell ya ladies, but do the math, most R&b singers are gay!

116.

oyster

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

#33 That was so funny I was laughing so hard I was afraid my baby would come early.

I just never heard the expression before.

117.

NE-HO FOR NE-YO

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

GREAT POINT @ 109. 109 PRETTY MUCH SUMMED UP WHERE I WAS GONNA GO WITH MY THEORY; THAT BI MEN AND WOMEN ARE ATTRACTED TO THE PERSON, NOT THE SEX. AND ITS NOT THE ACT OF HAVIN SEX THAT MAKES SOMEONE GAY, ITS BEIN ATTRACTED TO THEIR OWN SEX EXCLUSIVELY.

@ 108. NO THEY ARENT.

WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PEOPLE TO BELIEVE NE-YO ONCE HAD A GOOD BODY? HE TALKS ABOUT HOW HE GAINED WEIGHT THROUGH A DEPRESSION AFTER HIS FIRST RECORD DEAL WENT SOUTH.

118.

Meatloaf

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

#109 GeminiPrize said:

“…if we all wore blindfolds during, let’s say foreplay and oral sex, if the person was doing a good job, we would all be turned on regardless of the person’s sex.”

————————————

So, what happens when you remove your blindfold and discover that it was a dog “sloshing yo monkey” and doing a damn good job I might add? Whould you keep him around?

119.

Dan

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn, I always tell people his songwriting skills are da shit.

If he does come down I have to distance myself away from the Nucca O respect his talent but no public praise……

Rumours might spread.

What kills me most is that dude was all over that hella sexy chick from sexy love.

Good luck to Go-go anyway……. Just don’t go to Church

120.

GeminiPrize

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

#118: Meatloaf said:

So, what happens when you remove your blindfold and discover that it was a dog “sloshing yo monkey” and doing a damn good job I might add? Whould you keep him around?
_________________________________________________

Meatloaf…crack is wacker than a muthafucka. I said PERSON…please don’t start no bullshit when it ain’t necessary.

Come to think about it, maybe you just want a few laughs

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

I tell you Meatloaf, that was the FUNNIEST SHIT EVER IN THE HISTORY OF FUNNY!!!!!!!

121.

ms_mac1

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Mr O. Good question. If a man gives another man a blow job he is gay in my opinion (forcible rape in prison doesn’t count). That’s because as I stated before, he’s crossed over when he allowed himself to be attracted to another man. What man gives another man a blow job and nothing more? It will def end up somewhere else IMO.

122.

jewell

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

#12, I totally agree…somebody always tryna say that some newcomer singer, actor etc.. is gay

the same thing happened to Whitney Houston along with a bunch of other black celebs

That pic is a bit…ummmm interesting, but I think he was just tryna be sexy

123.

naturalblkluv

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

those pictures look fake, from what i have seen of him, hes thicker than that body in the pic. i also agree the head looks as tho its been photo shopped on. now to the article, a person who writes for a living should be able to write. also, if this person doesn’t exist, then its lie. “media take out” will print any rumor that you send. its the national inquire for black people.

to the other question raised, with all the medical conditions people are born with, to be able to have emotional contact with both isn’t far fetch. people forget sex is sex. the sex industry isn’t built on love, but the act, so one can sex up another person for money, drugs, or power. look at the sex industry, porn strippers and prostitutes will do anything for money. people addicted to drug will do anything to get the drugs rob, kill, or prostitute them selves. lastly, the pursuit of power cause people to rape and molest. people don’t go to prison and decide to rape or get rape, its act of power not sexual pleasure. so its possible.

124.

sheneice

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I DON’T THINK IT’S TRUE BUT IF IT IS IT’S HIS BUSINESS

125.

lulucyloucylou

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

sorry ladies, but he is gay. i saw him at straight club and he was there with all his flaming boy-toys. check the his pictures and his style… gayness is pouring out of him….

126.

diimpz

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I believe it.

127.

jewell

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

i just re-read that article. Whoever wrote it seriously needs Hooked-On-Phonics

128.

mika

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

He looks suspect in that picture but I don’t believe it because those lips were made for eating pu$$y.

129.

raheem1252

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Its amazing that him being gay or straight is even an issue. Does that make his song(s) any less good or bad depending on his sexuality? I am so blessed to have a gay uncle and 3 gay cousins. Sexuality has NEVER been an issue in my family. I posted on another thread that I had a man crush on Andre 3000. I even emailed Brian and told him his look was cute. But believe me, I have no desire to have sex with a man, but if someone thought or thinks I do…unh care…

130.

Dino

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I dont know what to tell u. The dude song is song is ill tho.(no homo)

131.

mika

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

#129 I don’t think it makes a difference whether Ne-Yo is gay or not, he’s still a great artist IMO.

It’s nice that you’re comfortable with giving men compliments but…IMO no straight man emails another man to tell him that his look is cute. I think you emailed him because you are attracted to his look and are waiting for a response from him. You might not want to have sex with him, but you like what you see…and you’re making a move to see how far it goes. Please don’t take offense to what I wrote, this is just my opinion.

132.

LaNy

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Dang what happened to Shar she was doing so well in the pass couple of months. O well it was most likely a bad day to take pictures of her.

133.

Jason

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Thank you @ #54. This story is as REAL as that pic. Can’t yall tell a fake pic from a real one? That’s his face on someone else’s body. Don’t be so gullible yall.

134.

LaNy

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Sorry for the post above I met to post that in a different section. O well, what I wanted to say about Mr. Ne-yo is that this rumor has been going on all long enough, this is not the first time I have heard about him being gay.

This even made my Radio Personality Host spend a good 30mins. talking about this… I feel sorry for Ne-yo this month first the pics now this! Dang someone is out tho get him…

135.

aquarius0124

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

awww nawww i dont think ne yo gay… LMAO @that pic though…. i think he tries too hard to be like usher sometimes…. but wasnt somebody jus slobbin on his knob last week?

136.

hotfuss

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

WELL I DONT KNOW, REMEMBER THAT CILP FROM APOLLO HE WAS LOOKING TO SWEET WIT THAT AMBER HAIR

137.

i.trustless

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

..this better be a rumor.
and that quote better be a damn lie.

138.

K

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

This pic is obviously photoshopped up. Look how big his head is compared to the body. You think if he really had all that 28Pack he wouldn’t have shown it in a video or a performance? Lets be real people. We’ve been bamboozled. Hoodwinked. Run-Amuck. Led Astray!

139.

Shannon

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Oh please. Black people need to get off this “if you look like this, you’re gay” or “if you say this, you’re gay” bullsh*t! “GAY” is not something that is measured. It’s a sexuality. If we could tell when everyone was gay, we wouldn’t have all these brothas on the D.L., cause EVERYONE WOULD KNOW THEY WERE GAY!!!!

Yes, some gay men are “flamboyant,” and we do assume from their behavior that they’re gay. But everyone who is homosexual does not act a certain way. So just because his lips look a lil juicy and he’s leaning back doesn’t mean he’s gay. (BTW, I’ve seen other male R&B stars posed like that.)

As for the “article,” yeah right. Anyone who truly believes Essence would leak something this full of grammatical errors must not know much about Essence.

140.

Shannon

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

BTW, I do believe that’s his picture because it’s posted in his Myspace gallery.

141.

devron

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

I’m with Mika. It’s one thing to say, “Hey man, you’re shining right now. That suit looks nice on you.” But talking about man crushes and stuff. I dunno. Not calling anyone gay, but maybe just a bit of a bitch to sweat a cat like that. Tell a guy that his look is good and keep it moving. It’s less about sexuality and more about, “well, wtf do you want?!!! You’ve said you admire my look, now what??”

142.

brownsugah305

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Yeah Ne-yo does look a little suspect in that pic… but I believe that this is a lie. Some people don’t have anything better to do than to start rumors…

143.

Prince

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Thank you Shannon ! Black people are so quick to label someone gay or ’suspect’ if they pose or dress a ceratin way. Ever since this DL stuff hit the proverbial fan, every female is paranoid and every guy is ‘upping’ his manhood, so to speak. These clueless people are so quick to believe the first story that suggests or give weight to their assertions that, once again, blacks are being attacked by their people. Just travel back to the post of Hoopz being pregnant by D.Wade and see how many ignorant mindless people really believed it when it was nothing but ploy to start gossip. It was totally false. Where are all of the young blacks of good judgement and shrewd minds ? Obviously, not on this blog ?

144.

anyll'do

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

mika, devron,

i don’t get it. it’s almost homophobic the way some people view how guys should act toward each other. i remember back in the 70’s a guy i took classes with commented i had a nice body for wearing suits. i looked at him funny cause it made me uncomfortable, but i realized he meant nothing more than that. i’ve said myself to a nigerian brother i worked with i couldn’t stand africans cause them brothers had them bodies that were perfect for those italian designer suits, just the way the clothes hung off them. truth is men check each other out much the same way that women check each other out, always have. how else do we get ideas about personal style? it’s about being secure within yourself first, and then being courageous enough to say what’s on your mind in a proper way, even though to some people’s minds to compliment another man’s dress by saying it looks nice, is the same as saying he looks cute you wanna do sumpthin? trust and believe, i’ve learned that lesson the hard way. it hasn’t changed me, just made me more considerate toward the other person’s mindset. guys my age who i’ve known for a while, we have no problem saying to each other we look good, look healthy or we sportin somethin nice, and that’s as far as it goes. i’m not gonna type in something about a male celebrity and put in parentheses no homo, i don’t feel i need to cause i’m secure within myself. anybody who thinks that’s a sign of homosexuality, that’s their perception, not mine. open up your minds a little.

145.

raheem1252

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

@mika:

I appreciate your opinion. But…nah, sex with a man is not my thing. I appreciate a cool, sexy, confident vibe ..be it male or female.

Much Luv…cutie…

146.

Trey

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

i dont know i dont care he still got talent whether or not i mean like latweek he was gettin haed and now its all different but when the october issue come out best believe im gon see if its true but its like he on tour so how he gon come out but owell

147.

sexyredd

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

rihanna’s song “unfaithful” was written by ne-yo when she told him about HER experiences and how she had cheated on a boyfriend. i saw rihanna say that when she premiered the video on 106 & park. so that’s wrong.

148.

leekagyrl

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Who Cares? This is a rumor, no truth & no facts t othis story. All internet lies.
I love me some of Neyo’s music and he kinda sexy. Would you really be surprised if this is true though? I wouldn’t onsidering many of the best r&b male vocalists/entertainers have been rumored to be gay or bi…..for example Tevin Cambell, Al B Sure, Johnny Gill, Usher….and I’m sure ya’l can add to the list.

149.

mika

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Thanks Raheem ;-) I was just stating my opinion…not trying to be judgmental.

#144 my mind is as open as it can get…trust me. That’s what my husband loves about me. I do understand where you’re coming from though.

I think women are beautiful and I have no problem saying that. That doesn’t make me gay, straight, or bisexual. It just means I appreciate beauty. A woman’s body is a work of art…the same goes for a man. I don’t see anything wrong with a man saying to another man you look sharp in that suit or something to that effect. You can admire a man’s looks from afar but sending him an email saying he is cute is taking it to another level. But maybe I’m reading too much into it.

150.

b

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

DAM….does Neyo have a new album or something major about to drop, we keep seeing his name everywhere! GOOD JOB PR TEAM!

151.

Shannon

Monday, August 28, 2006 /

Prince, the crazy thing about it, is that the homophobia that the whole D.L. media blitz (I say “media blitz” b/c it was truly a scare tactic in order for one man to make a ton of money) created just feeds into more brothas being on the D.L.

We truly need to get off, “no straight man does this or that.” Do we know every straight man? Do we know how they all were raised? Do we know in what culture they all were raised? Yes, in our culture, certain things may be seen as taboo or against social mores, but to write off someone as gay because of how you think straight men should act is wrong. Short of not having sex with gay men, there’s no way all straight men act.

Any’lldo, I’m in total agreement with you. I also truly believe that if men were allowed to be more open and affectionate with each other, we wouldn’t have all the violence that we have in this world. We teach them to keep their emotions bottled up in an attempt to look “manly.” Puhlease. Those are the same “men” who will leave you with a baby.

152.

daredd1

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

well hell what do you expect when you go on the Apollo w/orange hair and a name like GoGo? This is the life he chose, he’s finally made it to the top..let the hatin begin..sucess is very bittersweet indeed

153.

lil_abu

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

he ant even make a song called Unfaithful dat’z how u now it’z fake n this nigga waz gettin head wit this bitch now ya gonna say he gay

154.

bella

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

# 47 aka TIMBZ the pic isn’t a fake. it’s been placed on a lot of his fan sites and was one of six in a photoshoot for epic records. here is the link to the whole photo
http://photos.ne-yo.org/d...e.php?album=105&pos=2

155.

JustBeingReal

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

#153, he wrote the song Unfaithful that Rhianna sings.

156.

Brandonzboo

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

i think that is a lie lmao its kinda funny tho u know i just dont think some one who just came out and said he was addicted 2 sex ( with women) could just come out AND SAY HE IS GAY naw man he is toooooo much of a ladies man for me

157.

kita

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

why are all male r&B singers accused of being gay—since when did you have to know how to sing to be gay? I aint see nobody accusing Master P or Dr. Dre or Eminem’s overly-sensitive asses of being gay!!! This shit burns me up…first Sisqo, then Usher, Mario, now Ne-Yo…if ppl did it for jokes, we need to grow up as a society since lots of us clearly think that being gay is “funny” but if they are serious, who the fuck cares…I’m still going to buy his music and this dumb ass rumor is not worth the keystrokes used to re-type in smhid

158.

Devron

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

anyll’do - point taken. And I agree. Certainly wasn’t saying that we should be so afraid of being labeled a homosexual that we don’t acknowledge our brothers when they make an effort to look their best. I said in the post — Andre 3000 is that dude right now. He’s got style. (Yeah, I’m not going to see no movie with Black people in the 40’s dancing to swing music, but that’s my dude.)

I just think there are limits. Women, by nature are very touchy feely and will go in the bathroom and comment on each other’s dresses and go to the bathroom in packs. Our nature is different. We can go against the tide, but at a certain point you masculinity is going to be called into question. (NOTICE: I didn’t say your sexuality….I said masculinity. If you spend all day telling your male friends how you would die to have a body like theirs or sweating their style, you should be prepared to have your masculinity called into question. There’s nothing wrong with being an individual — but just accept the fact that socially it comes with a price.

159.

kita

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

#143…it’s not just black ppl!!! I tell you!!! I will make statements by what I see….if I see you kissing a guy, I will assume that you are gay…If I see you in tight ass stretch jeans with extensions and heels on, I am going to DAMN right assume that you are homosexual(If you are a male)…and just because I see you surrounded with women and always up in a woman’s face, I am NOT going to say “oh he must be str8) and if I see a man fighting a woman, I will call him a BITCH…cuz that’s what he is…Don’t EVEN try to make this a blk thing. Ppl all over the world have stereotyped what a “gay” person looks like, acts like, and sounds like….and it is just that–a stereotype…and he looks hella gay in that pic—blame society, not blk ppl—xoxox

160.

black_princess781

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOT NE-YO!!!!!!!!!!!!

161.

Lovin

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

Some people here in are so homophobic. For someone too say they would stop giving him Praise because he is gay is very sad. What do him being gay have too do with his talent? Being Gay isn’t going too make him any less of a good singer/song writer. That is just pure ignorance. People today worry more about gays and all that other non-sense more than anything else. Do we care about the thousands of people dropping out of school each and every day? NO! Do we care about the millions of people dieing of hunger day in day out? NO! Do we care about those people in N.O with no houses and no where too go? NO! Do we care about these thing too discuss them? NO! But we do care about who is gay. Like one of my teachers told me long time ago…It takes one too know one.

162.

Meika

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

SORRY TO DISAPPOINT YOU ALL .. BUT NE-YO IS NOT GAY .. I DID A LIL BIT OF RESEARCH MYSELF .. AND HERE’S THE WEBSITE TO PROVE IT .. http://ne-yo.org THE MANN AIN’T GAYY!!

163.

jewel13

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

Gay or straight, I can respect his songwriting skills and will still listen to his music. His sexual orientation is his business, and has nothing to do with the music he puts out.

164.

CaliMeezy

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

He looks like he just got done smacking his lips sayin’ “Shooooooot”

Two snaps in Z formation.

& what is it with the damn stocking? this nigga got all colors.

165.

K Dubb

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

Man… We’re all just choppin it up right? Let me say first that I have no problems with gay men, none what so ever; to each is his own.

But as a heterosexual male I feel that a lot of times I can look at another cat and tell if he’s straight or gay, I mean not all the time, s*** probably not even half the time, but damn it, there have been too many occasions where cat’s have come out of the closet and I’m like “For real, big surprise”.

Just like women’s intuition, I think men have it too; most of us (Men) are just not as discipline and focused as a lot of women (We don’t pay enough attention to s***).

Stars husband Al – Crooked ass I’ll bang you boy smile.

Terry McMillan’s ex husband - I told my wife when I saw dude “He’s gay, he got the sugar eyes”

Lance Bass – Dude always had the sugar eyes

A few others are suspect too.

Henry Simmons, Hill Harper, Tyler Perry. I’m sorry ladies that’s just how I see it.

And just because some are or may be gay doesn’t mean they aren’t great men!

P.S. In regards to my statement regarding intuition. That’s why men always get caught cheatin, and women rarely get caught up. Better step your awareness up men.

166.

kenny

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 /

r u serious they jus said he was gettin his D**k sucked now he gay come on man thats bull shit

167.

lea

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 /

he luks like a bitch so wat eva all dat prancn around it still between him and JESUS

168.

Hotgal7

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 /

I always said that he was gay when he first single so sick came out. Just look at him how can you not tell that this fool is gay. I love the album though. Damn shame!!! But truthfully soon as this magazine hit the stores, other artist is going to come out of the closet. “lick diddy” and “K west” is going to be next!!!

169.

Ms1derful

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 /

I dont care if its a rumor or not…That nigga is gay…I knew It the first time i saw his gay ass.
He just looks gay..The way he moves…sings..does his mouth when he sings…Any real woman knows what I’m talking about…
EWwww.

170.

Ms1derful

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 /

LOL..@ k dub (165)…”sugar eyes????”" Thats funny as hell!
But Hill Harper…dont break my heart!!

171.

Jaqualin

Thursday, August 31, 2006 /

NUMBA 103-NE-HO FOR NE- YO— I JUST WENT 2 THOSE SITES AND I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YALL BUT SHE/HE IS RIGHT. THAT IS HIS BODY. ( AND IT MAKES HIM LOOK EVEN BETTA!!!! ) ( JUICY LIPS, SIX PACK AND TALENT I DON’T SEE WHY ALL YALL HATIN ON MY BOI NE- YO AND HE GOT GAME!!!! AIN’T NOTHIN YALL COULD SAY TO MAKE HIM LOOK BAD)

172.

NAKED TRUFF

Thursday, August 31, 2006 /

STEVIE WONDER COULD LOOK AT THIS MAN AND “SEE” THAT HE AIN’T TURNING NOTHING DOWN BUT HIS SHIRT COLLAR.

Hill Harper, Tavis Smiley (yes, Tavis!), Henry Simmons all set of my gaydar.

But in the defense of Ne-Yo, Hill and Tavis, I don’t think I’ve ever seen them frontin’ with a sistah. If you’re gay, that’s your thang. My issue is the dudes on the DL.

173.

william sykes

Thursday, August 31, 2006 /

ITs A Damn Shame folks Ole boy gay anyway I really didnt beleave it myself but that picture shows some gay qualities.And I wonder will neyo continue his career in HELL!!!! the bible states clearly not to judge and it also states that homos arent going to heaven/come to think of it in that song with him and remy ma he did mention something about a thing what did he mean by thing looking at the picture above Ill take a guess male organ

174.

william sykes

Thursday, August 31, 2006 /

youll never know will you

175.

neyolian

Thursday, August 31, 2006 /

preach on #167 ur right it is between him and jesus but jesus isnt gay keep writin i Love to see your comments or call me @757-582-7119 est time

176.

K Dubb

Thursday, August 31, 2006 /

lol! Yeah ms1derful, you know when a dudes eyes have that *bling* I call that the “sugar eyes”.

177.

LEEKAGYRL

Thursday, August 31, 2006 /

@ Kdubb said:
“Better step up your awareness men”

Nah, better stop all that cheating, lol

178.

K Dubb

Thursday, August 31, 2006 /

@ LEEKAGYRL Said:

“Nah, better stop all that cheating”

Yeah, you right ma! Only I was talking to the men cause a lot of us are so busy cheatin we ain’t realizing that momma ain’t at home either!

You know it’s a lotta women out here too, most of us (men) are just sloppy, unlike most women so it seems extremely lopsided, but I have a feeling that things are a lot more even than we think. lol

179.

alwayzshy

Friday, September 1, 2006 /

For the record, Ne-yo isn’t gay. He called in at the Z104 radio station down here in VA this morning and a radio personality asked him whether or not it was true about him being gay, a sex addict, and if those pictures circling around the Internet were really him. He said that he lhao when he heard the rumor at which someone sat down and took the time to think of and add fictional staff members of Essence Magazine. So he said he isn’t gay and that he isn’t a sex addict. He just said he’s a young man with an “appetite” for it. He did confirm that the pictures were of him and one of his background dancers. He said,”I’m a grown a$$ man and she’s a grown a$$ woman and we do what grown folks do.”

180.

alwayzshy

Friday, September 1, 2006 /

no lie!!

181.

Zolra Caston

Sunday, September 3, 2006 /

I can’t believe this. Neyo was always my favorite artist. Except, after this, I don’t know what to say.

182.

KEEDY@N.O.

Monday, September 4, 2006 /

HEY I AM VERY CONFUSED BY THIS RUMOR, BUT NOT SUPRISED…….. BUT I AM A LITTLE WORRIED CAUSE ISN’T HIM AND CHRIS BROWN CLOSE FRIENDS? PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP ME WITH THIS, THE SHIT IS CRAZY!!!!!!!!

183.

keshia

Thursday, September 7, 2006 /

my neyo is not gay

184.

keanna

Thursday, September 7, 2006 /

u i cant believe wat is this i met neyo i barbados and i cant believe that this shit wid happen .stupse neyo i dont have nothin
more 2 say i hope u c this cause broke my heart and i dont love u any more.at least u came out and said that u were gay but dont stop singin because u r gay well i wish u a lot of love and hope

185.

Diva Dawn

Saturday, September 9, 2006 /

Problem with ppl nowadays is as soon as a nigga start to make a career for himself the haters start coming out of the box. Take a closer look at the picture people anyone can see plainly it is isnt real. But whether he is gay or not that is his life to live and only one man can give him a judgement and that is God so what if he is gay or not we as human beings cant change that. Diva

186.

TJN

Saturday, October 14, 2006 /

People said he ain’t gay but that picture above looks like a gay man if he weren’t gay he wouldn’t of took that picture.

187.

Kansasgirl

Friday, October 27, 2006 /

I have the october issue of essence and no where in there does it say anything about Ne-Yo confessing he was gay LOL..people what’s up w/ all these damn rumors..it’s crazy lol

188.

shea

Sunday, November 12, 2006 /

yo i knew he wasnt gay but gosh he is fine

189.

Sad'e

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

personally i think that ppl r a bunch of haters and they always got sumthn 2 say about ppl

190.

Va'Nessa

Friday, December 15, 2006 /

Hm;wouldnt surprise me.
But it’s his life…

191.

ethiopian_princess

Tuesday, December 19, 2006 /

Wasn’t he getting a BJ from some chick?

A man getting a BJ from another man is one of those shady areas. If many men would get a NSA BJ from some to up nasty chick with some sores on her mouth, I really can’t say that getting one from a man is out of the question. I’m not a man, so I can’t tell you. Men do a lot of things I don’t understand.

That was a great choice of picture btw.

192.

Theresa

Friday, January 5, 2007 /

i would still beat it up!!!! That boy is SEXII

193.

reijhene

Wednesday, January 10, 2007 /

yo neyo i cant belive you gay and yor wit another man you stupi gay lord

194.

Chris

Sunday, March 18, 2007 /

lol this obviously wasnt written by a real journalist, there are tons are grammatic errors, and nobody really talks the way that was written, its too perfect. “Yes, I am gay, and I have always been.” I mean, ive heard his interviews, and i know his language patterns…this doesnt match, he wouldnt truthfully reply in the fashion he did here. And besides, i know for a fact that Ne-yo is bi, not gay, so he wouldnt testify to be gay when he isnt. Oh well.

195.

Ravelle

Friday, January 18, 2008 /

I kinda dont know what to beleive….I mean he has so many fine ass females in his videos I jus dont know….But on the real tip who even gives a fuck if the nigga gay or not I mean shyd da nigga makin boo-coo money so if he gay so be it!

196.

honesty1

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /

If you guys search the interview on google, type (essence.com neyo interview) he doesn’t any of this sh*t that guy has money and he’s not ugly ( no homo) he can so much pussy if he wants why poke a dude in the butt

197.

tanisha davis

Monday, February 18, 2008 /

i know thats right yall neyo is the best singer and song writer out here and i don’t believe any of this, that pic up there is crasy but i don’t care because its all a lie ne-yo is not gay so don’t believe the lies.

198.

MARIA

Friday, June 6, 2008 /

THAT IS BULL SHIT IF HE GAY WHAT HE DOING WITH A FUCKIN KID SO YALL HATERS CAN STOP HATIN ON NE-YO THEN THEY SAY HE FUCKIN THE WOMEN IN ALL DIFFERENT STYLES MAKE UP YALL DAMN MINDS DAMN! YALL HATERS ARE SO CORNY ALL CUZ YALL WANT SOME MONEY DAMN GET A JOB CUZ IF YALL THINK JUST CUZ YALL PUT THAT FAKE RUMOR ON HERE PEOPLE WHO WAS BEING FANS WAS GOING TO STOP BUYING HIS MUSIC AND LOVING HIM WELL FUCK YALL HATERS YOU GAY AND U ANI’T MESSING UP MY ROLE MODEL NE-YO AT ALL CUZ I’M STILL 1 OF HIS #1 FANS HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

199.

MAY

Monday, June 30, 2008 /

i think neyo is not gay

200.

Rinika

Saturday, August 30, 2008 /

I personally don’t know whether to believe if Neyo is gay or not. I think that he is tooo foine for there to be anything wrong, but at the same time, that would be a total waste of man meat.

201.

Bruh

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 /

I see why so many mofos walk around frowning all up and shit
for no damn reason….if they didn’t, 90% of you ghetto assed
hoodrats would say, or think, they were gay. Ain’t shit about
that damn pic looking like anything but whats perhaps his attempt
to look sexy. Half these rappers that y’all think are so much Man,
are the ones creeping on the downlow, but because they snarl
and scowl, y’all are ready to drop yo’ drawz and create yet anotha
child. Why don’t you silly hoes go wait by the mailbox for yo’
check to be delivered, and get out of peep’s mix?? Gay/Straight,
who cares? Go VOTE!!!

202.

Misstigger

Wednesday, September 3, 2008 /

You are obviously doing something right Ne-Yo for someone to create something so childish. Even if it were true who’s business is it? YOURS!!! I truly don’t believe that it’s true but does it really matter who is doing who? Ne-Yo is a wonderful, talented artist. At the end of the day his music is still remarkable, track after track! Those individual posting the negativity…..do you not have anything else better to do? Let’s grow up and be adults and appreciate the artistic way of Ne-Yo!!!!

203.

MRS SHAW

Friday, September 5, 2008 /

Well I have always felt that Ne-Yo and several others were gay, however I choose to judge people by the content of their character. If you are you then I still will roll with you as a friend. People use to be burned at the stake and shunned years ago for things that are accepted on tv today. However, sexuality is not one of them. Ne-yo hold your head up. I would rather a brother come out of the closet than to be a down low brother so a sister will know.

204.

Dre

Sunday, September 28, 2008 /

Negative dis dude is not gay….duttn he have kids of his own???…..two Essence is a female magazine about women inpowerment they wudnt give a crap about Ne-yo….3rd if you cannot tell that that is Ne-Yo’s head photo chopped on to someone elses body then you dont know the artist anyway….do you think singn the songs he sings and having concerts that he wouldnt show off a body of that stature??? and we would have thousands of pics of that already swimming on the http://WWW….come on….until Ne-yo says it on tv and that interview is blasted all over the place with him saying it this is all bull crap period

205.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008 /

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206.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 /

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