Ne-Yo Gives Back In Atlanta, Talks New Artists [Video]

Ne-Yo and his Compound Foundation held their 7th Annual ‘Giving Tour’ during the week of Dec 2, traveling to 4 major cities across the U.S. in 4 days; including New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Atlanta. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGC), the tour brings holiday cheer, and distributes gifts of toys, games, electronics, clothing, and bikes to over 2,000 children ages 3-18 living in foster care, group homes and members of the BGC. ThisisRnB.com was on hand to cover the event during its final stop in Atlanta, where Ne-Yo treated over 400 underprivileged children to gifts and good will. The R&B star also took pics, signed autographs and interacted with all the kids in attendance. Prior to he spoke to us about the progression of the tour over it’s 7 year span, and if he has considered a ‘Giving Tour’ concert for the future. In addition he spoke about some of the new artists on his Compound roster including newcomer Candice and RaVaughn, who Ne-Yo revealed has left her deal at Columbia Records to pursue another situation.