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Express Tribune
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Storytime': Ne-Yo gives deeper insight into the song and opens up about polyamory lifestyle
Ne-Yo opened up about his polyamorous lifestyle in a candid interview with Real 92.3, explaining that his experience with multiple partners is based on structure and mutual consent. The R&B star, known for his hit song "Story Time," revealed that the track was inspired by a real-life moment where he tried to introduce a third partner into his relationship but got caught cheating in the process. Reflecting on the situation, Ne-Yo admitted that while his partner was open to the idea of bringing another woman into their relationship, the approach had to be mutual. "She would be down with someone we met together, not someone I was meeting behind her back," he explained. Ne-Yo also shared a pivotal moment when his partner suggested adding another man to the mix, a request he was not as open to. For Ne-Yo, polyamory is not about adding partners for the sake of it, but about setting clear rules and expectations. "I do partnership, not ownership," he emphasized, noting that his relationships are based on mutual respect rather than exclusivity. He also made it clear that his relationships operate on his terms, where honesty and communication are crucial to maintaining balance. Ne-Yo's polyamorous lifestyle has generated public debate, but he revealed that many men privately support his choices. He also clarified that polyamory is not about sex, as he views it as a "community" and "team" dynamic, rather than an orgy or swinging. "If the only reason you're doing it is for the sexual part of it, you're bound to fail," he stated.
USA Today
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
D.L. Hughley 'disappointed' by Snoop Dogg's performance at a Donald Trump inaugural ball
Snoop Dogg performed at President Donald Trump's inauguration and comedian D.L. Hughley is "disappointed." In a Tuesday episode of his popular "The D.L. Hughley Show" podcast, Hughley dropped a response to the "Drop It Like Hot" rapper's previous comments addressing criticism of his performance. Snoop Dogg said that "Black people are great at tearing each other down," but Hughley doesn't think fans are being haters. "It isn't anger or hate; it is honestly people being disappointed," he said on the Urban One podcast. "But why is the most common refrain whenever somebody gets in a situation like that, you tell us we can't stick together?" D.L. Hugley's DNC zingers:Harris has been Black longer than Trump's been Republican He continued, "It isn't us you have a problem with you, it is you. The 2025 version of you is at odds with the 2017 version of you," in reference to Snoop Dogg's past criticism of Trump. "So it ain't that 'us' got to get it together, it's you. You need to have a conversation with the man in the mirror." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Hughley added that Snoop Dogg is facing "inner turmoil," adding that "you don't need to look at the (Black) community, look in the mirror." In a video posted to Instagram on Sunday, the California rapper seemingly addressed those who criticized his involvement in the pro-Trump event. "For all the hate, I'm going to answer it with love,' the rapper said. "Y'all can't hate enough for me, I love too much." "We got to learn to pick each other up, instead of pulling each other down," Snoop Dogg said, adding that "Black people are great at tearing each other down." Snoop Dogg's Trump performance follows past criticism by rapper Snoop Dogg performed at the Inaugural Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., three days before Trump's swearing-in. The event was intended "to honor the 60th Presidential Inauguration, America's first 'crypto president,' President elect Donald J. Trump, his incoming cabinet and administration," according to its website. While Trump wasn't in attendance, the president's crypto czar David Sacks served as emcee. Fans were surprised Snoop Dogg chose to participate in the event after he said in 2017 that he would "roast" any artist who performed at Trump's first inauguration. He previously spoke out against the president and even shot a clown dressed like Trump in a 2017 music video. Snoop Dogg also said in a 2020 interview on Real 92.3 that he would vote in that year's presidential election "because I can't stand to see this punk in office one more year." Since then, he appears to have had a change of heart. In a 2024 interview with The Sunday Times, he said, "I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump."
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Snoop Dogg addresses 'all the hate' after Trump inauguration performance backlash
Snoop Dogg addresses 'all the hate' after Trump inauguration performance backlash Show Caption Hide Caption Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Simone Biles' parents and other celebrities seen at Paris 2024 Olympics Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Simone Biles' parents and other celebrities seen at Paris 2024 Olympics Snoop Dogg seems to have the backlash from his inauguration performance on his mind. The "Drop It Like It's Hot" rapper, 53, in an Instagram video on Sunday appeared to respond to criticism he received for performing at the Inaugural Crypto Ball, an event celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration. In the clip, Snoop Dogg listened to the song "Ain't No Need to Worry" in a car and told followers, "For all the hate, I'm gonna answer it with love. Y'all can't hate enough on me. I love too much." He continued, "Get your life right. Stop worrying about mine. I'm cool. I'm together. Still a Black man. Still 100% Black." "You can be up one minute, and they'll try to pull you down the next," he added later in the video. "But I'm a strong Black man. I'm cut from a different cloth. Can't tear me down." The rapper did not directly tie his remarks to the inauguration backlash, but fans certainly took it that way. The post received a flood of negative comments from followers who remained disappointed that he performed at the event. "Lost all respect," one comment read, while another said, "Snoop you disappointed us. We been riding with you since we were kids. This one hurts for real." Still others defended him, with one follower commenting, "He can perform for whoever he want leave him alone." Snoop Dogg under fire for performance at crypto event celebrating Trump inauguration Snoop Dogg performed at the Inaugural Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., three days before Trump's swearing-in. The event was intended "to honor the 60th Presidential Inauguration, America's first 'crypto president,' President elect Donald J. Trump, his incoming cabinet and administration," according to its website. While Trump wasn't in attendance, the president's crypto czar David Sacks served as emcee. Fans were surprised Snoop Dogg chose to participate in the event after he said in 2017 that he would "roast" any artist who performed at Trump's first inauguration. He previously spoke out against the president and even shot a clown dressed like Trump in a 2017 music video. Snoop Dogg also said in a 2020 interview on Real 92.3 that he would vote in that year's presidential election "because I can't stand to see this punk in office one more year." Whoopi Goldberg defends Carrie Underwood's decision to sing at Trump inauguration Since then, he appears to have had a change of heart. In a 2024 interview with The Sunday Times, he said, "I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump." Snoop Dogg wasn't the only artist who received backlash for an inauguration performance, as Carrie Underwood also faced criticism for performing at Trump's swearing-in ceremony. She has not addressed the backlash but said in a previous statement, "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future." Contributing: Douglas Gillison, Suzanne McGee and Michelle Price, Reuters
Fox News
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Snoop Dogg slams Trump inauguration haters, tells them ‘get your life right'
Rapper Snoop Dogg is unphased by those who criticized his pre-inauguration performance as he shows his support for President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, the "Gin and Juice" rapper shared a video of himself as he gave a blunt response to the backlash. Snoop, 53, was listening to gospel music as he appeared to be smoking marijuana in a car. "It's Sunday, I got gospel in my heart," he said in the video clip posted on Instagram. "For all the hate I'm going to answer with love, I love too much." "Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I'm cool. I'm together. Still a Black man. Still 100% Black. All out 'til you ball out or 'til you fall out." "The Next Episode" rapper additionally spoke out about how he has previously dealt with negative responses on the heels of his pre-inauguration performance. "For all the hate I'm going to answer with love, I love too much. Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I'm cool. I'm together. Still a Black man. Still 100% Black." "You 'gon deal with hate when you get to the top, no matter who you are… Me, personally, I answer it with success and love. That's my answer to any hate and negativity that comes my way, 'cause it's the strongest force that can beat it," he shared on the "R&B Money Podcast," Saturday. Snoop's comments came after he performed at the Crypto Ball as he hyped up Trump supporters and sent a positive and inspirational message through music. Snoop performed at the event and played fan favorites from Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" to Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds (Don't Worry About a Thing)." He also performed a few of his own hits, including, "Drop It Like It's Hot." Other high-profiled guests who attended the Crypto Ball included rapper Rick Ross and UFC star Colby Covington, who both posted about hanging with Snoop. "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang," Covington shared on X. The "Young, Wild and Free" rapper performed after he recently changed his tune about President Trump. Years after Snoop appeared on "The Apprentice" in 2007, he called Trump a clown and mocked him in a music video. In his video for his song "Lavender" in 2017, Snoop depicted Trump as a clown and shot the president in the head. Snoop also delivered laughs during a Trump roast in 2011. In 2020, during an appearance on Big Boy's radio show, Snoop argued Trump should not be in office at the time. "I ain't never voted a day in my life, but this year I think I'm going to get out and vote because I can't stand to see this punk in office one more year," the rapper said on "Big Boy's Neighborhood on Real 92.3." The 53-year-old rapper explained he did not believe he was allowed to vote at the time due to his criminal record. Snoop was convicted of felonies in 1990 and 2007. However, after a long history of condemning the president and his supporters, Snoop praised Trump in January 2024. "Donald Trump? … He ain't done nothing wrong to me. He has done only great things for me. He pardoned Michael Harris," Snoop told The Sunday Times. "So, I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump." Michael "Harry-O" Harris, an associate of Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight and the founder of the label's parent company, Godfather Entertainment, was pardoned in 2021 as one of Trump's final decisions before leaving office. Snoop Dogg was famously signed by the label only to leave later in his career. Snoop acquired Death Row Records in 2022. Harris was imprisoned on charges of conspiracy and attempted murder for over three decades. Snoop Dogg praised Trump at the time for his commutation of Harris.
