(THEYBF.COM)
I guess money isn’t an issue for Ne-Yo because he was a no-show for a gig at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center on New Year’s Eve in 2008.
Kenyohn Clark of Maryland-based Wet Entertainment is seeking $1 million in damages. Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Smith, was paid $95,000 up front of the total $140,000 for his performance. Mike Esterman, Ne-Yo’s booking agent is also included in the lawsuit. Clark claims that Ne-Yo’s disappearance damaged his reputation and the $95,000 was never refunded.
In February of 2009, Esterman told MTV News:
“I still don’t know anything about the details. All that I know is that this is a frivolous lawsuit.The guy is looking for a free payday. The promoter is looking for a lottery ticket to make some big money off of a big name.”
Ne-Yo will go to trial at the end of this month in Anne Arundel County in Annapolis.
