Crystal Renay Smith isn’t surprised by ex-husband Ne-Yo’s confession after she was ‘blindsided’ in their marriage

Singer-songwriter Ne-Yo recently spoke about his polyamorous relationship with two women and expressed how comfortable he’s to have the ability to this point multiple women at the identical time with none problems. And everyone seems to approve, apart from his ex-wife, Crystal Renay Smith.

The “Bold & Bougie” star revealed that her ex’s lifestyle is recent to her and would not fit him during their marriage.

On April 18, Ne-Yo, a father of seven, walked hand-in-hand along with his girls at the favored The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles. When approached by a TMZ reporter, he spoke candidly about his recent relationship – after finalizing his divorce from Renay in 2023.

When asked about his top three, he replied: “In the realm of love and romance, you should let people do whatever the hell they want. I don’t see how it hurts anyone.

“I don’t recommend anything to anyone,” he said later. “What works for me may not work for you. Find out what works for you.”

During an encounter with Osei the Dark Secret through the latest episode of “The Culture Club Uncensored”, Crystal said that this way of relationship would never suit her.

“He seems to be leading a political lifestyle. Is this accurate from your point of view?” Osei asked.

“I mean, that’s what it looked like to me. “I don’t understand, I don’t understand this culture, but I mean, if it makes you happy, I’m happy for you,” she replied.

“So it was never discussed or presented to you formally?” the host insisted.

“Never ever. If it were, I wouldn’t get married because it’s just not my style, no shade, no respect for anyone and how they live their lifestyle. It’s just something that… I just don’t I want to be a part of it,” Crystal explained.

She said the relationship with the Grammy winner scared her so much that she’s not sure she’ll ever want to get married again.

“I thought I had it all figured out, but apparently I didn’t,” she said. “So I went back to the drawing board and tried to figure out what works for me. Which will lead me to completeness as a woman and happiness. “The jury is still out on this at this point.”

She added: “Marriage scares the hell out of me right now.”

To the question: “Why?” the mother of three replied: “Because I felt like in my previous marriage, I was living with a stranger since the person I was in love with just isn’t the person she is now. And no shade, no disrespect, but it surely’s a scary feeling, so I do not ever need to be blinded again like I was in the past.

Ne-Yo and Crystal started dating and later got married in 2016, but their relationship didn’t last more than five years. Crystal filed for divorce in August 2021 amid public accusations against the “So Sick” singer that he fathered not one, but two children with another woman.

The couple, who had three children, finalized their divorce with a “complete divorce” agreement, as detailed in 2023 court documents.

In addition to the $1.6 million settlement, Ne-Yo agreed to pay Crystal $20,000 for relocation costs and $150,000 for the purchase of a new vehicle.

She retained ownership of one of four properties in Georgia and will receive $12,000 in monthly child support for her three children, with custody shared between them.

During a podcast with Osei, Renay revealed that she chose not to enforce their prenuptial agreement, suggesting that doing so would significantly change both of their lives in her favor.