R&B Singer Ne-Yo is Officially a Father

Singer Ne-Yo and long time girlfriend Monyetta Shaw welcomed daughter Madilyn Grace Smith Friday night, Nov. 11th, in Atlanta. Although the baby was born 2 months premature mother and baby are said to be recovering well.

The singer, who was at a charity event when Shaw went into labor immediately left to be by her side. He later tweeted,
“Much luv to my twit fam and everybody showin’ luv to my new addition!! She’s healthy and happy. Feels like I’m in luv for the first time. Welcoming that lil’ girl to the world last night defined for me what “willing to kill and die for” truly means. My world, my life,all hers. Much love to my rider and my new lil’ rider. Life starts now……and I promise I’ll do my best or die tryin’. Love y’all!!”

This is the first child for both Ne-Yo and Monyetta. Congrats!