American singer Ne-Yo is currently occupied with the fifth and final leg of his ongoing Champagne and Roses tour, which covers various parts of Asia. The worldwide tour has proven to be an extremely successful venture for the R&B sensation. Nevertheless, the 44-year-old artist’s global concert excursion has recently hit a roadblock, causing Ne-Yo to issue a apology for his words, which have caused an uproar due to the recent controversy involving Diddy. But what did Ne-Yo say to attract such an immense backlash?
Here are all the available details regarding the controversy surrounding the Arkansas-born singer’s recent show in New Zealand.
Ne-Yo issues apology for his remark at New Zealand show
Ne-Yo posted a public apology after making several compasionless comments about sexual assault in his recent Aukland concert.
According to The Express Tribune, the “Miss Independent” singer reportedly supplied numerous tasteless remarks in front of a female fan. As per his usual show routine, Ne-Yo invited a fan on-stage in the middle of his concert. However, after calling her up, he confidently stated, “I was sexually assaulted and I liked it. I had a great time, and I’d do it again.”
Consequently, Ne-Yo has received much criticism from fans, who have called him out for his insensitive behavior. In response to the public’s condemnation, Ne-Yo took accountability on the matter and issued an apology on Instagram.
“In an attempt to be playful with my fans, I made an insensitive and irresponsible joke while on tour,” the musician said. “I’d like to truly apologize from the bottom of my heart. There’s absolutely no place in this world for these types of tasteless jokes, and I unequivocally stand with all survivors,” stated the musician.
Ne-Yo concluded his apology by stating that he will learn from the incident. “I take full accountability and promise to learn from this situation, grow from it, and do better in the future.”
Ne-Yo’s controversy has especially attracted such attention due to Diddy’s recent arrest on the grounds of sex trafficking and racketeering. Nevertheless, the three-time Grammy winner has not been indicted for any wrongdoings so far. As such, he continues to proceed with the ultimate leg of his Champagne and Roses tour.