Ne-Yo officially declared as legal father of sons Braiden, two, and Brixton, one… four months after filing to establish paternity

Ne-Yo has officially been declared as the legal father of his two youngest children.

The news was revealed by TMZ on Friday, and it was reported that the singer, 43, fathered his sons Braiden, two, and Brixton, one.

The two children — whose former fiancee recently spoke on his sex life — will have their last names legally changed from Bagnerise to the hitmaker’s surname Smith.

Ne-Yo, born Shaffer Chimere Smith, shares Braiden and Brixton with his former girlfriend, Sade Bagnerise.

TMZ reported that he filed to establish his paternity this past May. 

Proud dad: Ne-Yo has officially been declared as the legal father of his two youngest children; he is seen in 2022

The Closer singer wanted to ensure that his youngest sons would be able to inherit from him as if they were born to married parents.

Ne-Yo previously welcomed a daughter named Madilyn Grace, 12, and a son named Mason, 11, with his former girlfriend, Monyetta Shaw.

The couple initially met in 2010 and they were planning to tie the knot in 2013, although they called off their wedding just a few months before it was set to take place.

The performer eventually moved on with Crystal Renay Williams, and the two were officially married in February of 2016.

The former pair went on to welcome sons Shaffer Jr., seven, and Roman, six, as well as a daughter named Isabella, two, over the course of their marriage.

Ne-Yo and Williams maintained an on-off relationship during their time together, and their divorce was ultimately finalized this past January.

The performer’s ex-wife cited his infidelity with Bagnerise as the reason for their split.

The Miss Independent singer has made no secret of his affection for his seven children, and regularly shares photos with them on his Instagram.

Fatherhood: The news about the 43-year-old songwriter was revealed by TMZ on Friday, and it was reported that he fathered his sons Braiden, two, and Brixton, one; he is seen in 2022

Former couple: Ne-Yo, born Shaffer Chimere Smith, shares Braiden and Brixton with his former girlfriend, Sade Bagnerise; he is seen with three of his children in 2019

On stage: Ne-Yo was seen while performing during the Champagne and Roses Tour at the Smart Financial Centre in Texas on Friday evening

Standing out: The performer donned an all-red clothing ensemble as he crooned his hits for his adoring fans

Ne-Yo spoke about parenting in the caption of a post that was shared on his account this past July.

The songwriter shared several images that showed him spending quality time with all of his seven children.

He also penned a lengthy message that began with: ‘I’m a father before I’m anything else. Not money, not fame, not even the love of the craft. I do this for them. They are my reason.’

Ne-Yo continued: ‘I’m nowhere near perfect and that’s ok. My kids love me. And I’d die, kill, steal, whatever to make sure they never need for anything. The best thing I’ve ever done.’