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As the fallout continues in the aftermath of Ne-Yo emotional breakdown at a London concert, the singer decided to offer his own explanation with the release of the following statement:
“Basically, I have an issue with not knowing when to say enough is enough, so last night in Manchester, my body said it for me. I got on stage energized and ready to go, even tho for the last 5 days I’ve been dealing with a sinus infection. I paid it no real mind, and kept on going, like I always do. My voice couldn’t take it. From the first song I knew something was wrong. I shoulda stopped there, but I come from a school where no matter what, the show must go on. It wasn’t until about 4 songs in that I came to the painful realization that my voice was done, literally nothing left, and that I would have to stop the show.
Now let me explain something to you:
When I say this music, that stage, my fans, THIS is my life, I’m not saying it cause it sounds good in a sound bite. THIS IS MY LIFE!! Not much else matters to me, honestly. My music, my family and the people that appreciate my music…..the fans. THAT’S ABOUT IT!! I’ve never had to stop a show, never dreamed I’d ever have to. So when I had to walk out on that stage and tell 12,000 of the people responsible for making me who I am that I could not perform for them, it literally broke my heart. I cried harder than I have in a very long time with no shame whatsoever.
To anyone out there that would like to question my manhood because of this I’ll say this to you:
If the one thing you cared about more than anything else in the world was threatened or even taken from you, if you knew that the people you cared for the most you had to disappoint and it was your fault… and this didn’t spark some kind of emotional outbreak within you…then with no shame I’ll say you are truly a stronger man than I.
To the people of Manchester, know that I love you and I thank you for being so understanding and supportive. And I promise you that you will receive the show deserved.
Thanks to the fans for the love and concern.
And to the bloggers … go to hell.”
Strong statements from the R&B star. But the question still begs to be asked: does this meltdown help or hurt the singer’s image. We decided to surf the net to get the pulse of the people.
The Positive
I understand where Ne-Yo is coming from…people forget that celebrities/performers are only human with feelings and emotions too. (Caramel, via NecoleBitchie.com)
Boys don’t cry; but men do. (Bianca Baby, via Youtube.com)
No need to explain……I knew as soon as I saw it……..praying for your speedy recovery Love Always. (Niecy, via Ne-Yo blog)
This guy has earned my respect. (examination.com)
Bounce back Ne-Yo…your a talented guy, and hella sexy ….just know your limits man….keep up the good work… (Mack, via Bossip.com)
The Negative
–B*tch lol (Hissycat, via PerezHilton.com)
–He’s gay right? (Fairy Dusty, via Mrpaparazzi.com)
–Ne-Yo is so dramatic (Steph Love Boyz, via Youtube.com)
–C’mon…. ursher cried on national TV… now this dude does it…i like neyo but this was a stunt…get real!!! (Greg, via Necole Bitchie)
–a sinus infection and he was tired?! i could have SWORN someone died the way he was crying. *shrugs* (breezy00, via Bossip.com)
–dewayne rogers and brenay grimball
