Grammy award-winning singer to perform at halftime of upcoming Hawks game

ATLANTA — Grammy Award winner and R&B artist Ne-Yo will perform at halftime of an upcoming Atlanta Hawks game, the team announced on Friday.

Ne-Yo will perform when the team faces off with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 26.

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This will be Ne-Yo’s first performance at State Farm Arena since appearing on “The Millennium Tour: Turned Up!” in November 2022.

“I appreciate the Atlanta Hawks for their commitment to blending music, sports and entertainment together,” Ne-Yo said. “It’s going to be a fun night and I’m looking forward to seeing my fans.”

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His debut single, 2005′s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple platinum. His other hits include “Miss Independent” and “Time of Our Lives,” featuring Pitbull, among others.

Ne-Yo is just the latest artist to perform at halftime or the Hawks this season. Among the musical acts to perform this season include Goodie Mob, Jeezy, T.I., Keri Hilson and others.

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