Ne-Yo asks for “privacy” after wife Crystal Smith's accusations of infidelity

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Ne-Yo is asking for “privacy” after his wife Crystal Smith accused him of cheating. 

“For the sake of our children, my family and I will work through our challenges behind closed doors,” the “Closer” singer tweeted Sunday. “Personal matters are not meant to be addressed and dissected in public forums. I simply ask that you please respect me and my family’s privacy at this time.”

Ne-Yo’s request comes just one day after Smith publicly accused her husband of cheating on her. 

“8 Years. 8 Years of lies and deception. 8 years of unknowingly sharing my life and husband with numerous women who