Ne-Yo
Pushes Fan Away …
Respect My Stage!
Published September 29, 2025 9:37 AM PDT
Instagram / @neyo
Ne-Yo expressed his irritation when a fan unexpectedly stormed the stage during his performance in Japan, leading to a rather physical confrontation.
As seen in video footage, the Grammy-winning R&B icon was in the midst of delivering his emotional ballad “Because Of You” to an enthusiastic audience at the Glion Arena in Kobe on Saturday when the man jumped onto the stage.
Maintaining his poise, Ne-Yo continued to perform while the fan danced close to him, even raising his arms to the crowd. However, Ne-Yo quickly intervened, firmly grabbing the individual by the neck and, with security’s assistance, escorting him off the stage.
After the incident, Ne-Yo was quick to share the video on his Instagram account, following its upload by the original poster.
In his Instagram caption, Ne-Yo emphasized, “This is what you DON’T do. I’m a gentleman, but if you disrespect my stage, I will handle it.” He concluded, “And then keep the party going. Don’t test me. All love, until it’s not.”
The takeaway from this incident? Perhaps it’s best to refrain from rushing the stage at a Ne-Yo concert!