The ex-wife of the Grammy Award-winning singer and the 'Let It Fly' spitter are spotted enjoying a night out together at the club with the rapper getting handsy.
- May 8, 2024
AceShowbiz - Crystal Renay a.k.a. Crystal Smith is single and apparently mingling. The ex-wife of Ne-Yo has sparked dating rumors with another artist, Maino, after they were spotted hitting a club together.
On Monday, May 6, footage circulated online of the two enjoying a night out together at the club. They appeared to be enjoying each other's companion as the rapper showed Crystal where to sit, possibly in the same booth with him.
In a photo from their club outing, Crystal and Maino were also seen leaving together. They looked in good spirits as they left the club, with the 50-year-old R&B star putting his hand on Crystal's waist.
Their cozy display was enough to spark a speculation that they are dating. "The placement of his hand I calculate they more than 'Just Friends'," one person reacted to Crystal and Maino's night out.
Others were supportive of Crystal moving from Ne-Yo, with one commenting, "Good for her! She's single and deserves to be happy too." A third fan said, "Glad she's enjoying herself," while a fourth remarked, "Andddd ? She's living her best life."
"I'm here for it....neyo was unattractive and had the nerve to cheat," another declared while slamming Crystal's ex-husband. Someone else weighed in, "At least she waited until she was divorced and protected her peace."
Crystal filed for divorce from Ne-Yo in August 2022, four months after they renewed their vows in a Las Vegas ceremony, amid allegations that he fathered a child outside of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in January 2023.
Last summer, the former spouses were spotted out together, sparking speculation that the two were an item once again. Crystal, however, stressed that there's zero chance of them ever getting back together. "There are no chances," she told TMZ at the time. "But we're moving on to better lives... Certain things can't be forgiven, but God will forgive, and one day so will I."
While Ne-Yo has confirmed he is currently in a non-monogamous relationship, Crystal was rumored in a relationship with Safaree Samuels in late 2023 after they were spotted hanging out together. The rumors, however, were later debunked by sources.
