Ne-Yo has no complaints about how his career has turned out.
Throughout the years, plenty of people have told the R&B superstar that they believe he should have been “bigger.” On the contrary, Ne-Yo is completely comfortable with his level of fame and success.
During a recent interview, he explained that he wouldn’t want to reach the level of fame that Beyoncé or her husband, JAŸ-Z, have.
“I’ve heard people say to me that you should be as big as Beyoncé or you should be as big as JAŸ-Z. Like honestly, I don’t think I want that.”
His reasoning has nothing to do with their talent or accomplishments. Instead, Ne-Yo appreciates being able to live a relatively normal life without needing security or extensive planning every time he steps outside.
“I love that I can sell out an arena on Monday and then go buy underwear at Target on Tuesday.”
Ne-Yo is celebrating 20 years since the release of his debut album, In My Own Words. Over the course of his career, he has delivered classics like “So Sick,” “Because Of You,” “Miss Independent,” and “Closer.”
For Ne-Yo, it seems the ability to enjoy both superstar moment and everyday life is exactly the level of success he wants.
