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15 True Stories Behind How Rappers Chose Their Stage Names

Ne-Yo press shot 2014

7. Ne-Yo

Originally performing under the name 'GoGo', another producer gave Ne-Yo his current stage name, claiming the R&B singer sees music in the same way Neo sees the world in 'The Matrix' movie.

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