Ne-Yo made a ‘tone-deaf’ comment about sexual assault during a live show in New Zealand, just weeks after Sean ‘ Diddy ’ Combs was arrested for sex trafficking and racketeering . The 44-year-old American singer-songwriter is currently embarking on his Champagne & Roses world tour, with his most recent performance taking place in Auckland, New Zealand. While the tour has been highly anticipated by his fans, the Closer singer has been slammed for a ‘tone deaf’ comment about sexual assault after he pulled up a member from the crowd, inviting her to dance on him.
Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Chimere Smith, declared during his recent show: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, I was sexually assaulted and I liked it. I had a great time, and I’d do it again.’ New Zealand Herald has reported the comment came after he hand-picked three women from the crowd and invited them up onto the stage, ‘where they take turns in gyrating and grinding against Ne-Yo’.
The topic has been a particularly sensitive matter in recent weeks after the arrest of Diddy, 54, who has been accused of sex trafficking, sexual assault and racketeering. Over 100 alleged victims have come forward , including a nine-year-old boy. The news outlet reported the Grammy winner appeared ‘more than pleased’ with the women but particularly with the third woman ‘whom he brands his “future baby mama”.
’ He then made the shock comment with one fan, Lana Andelane exclaiming: ‘The remark feels tone-deaf .
