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This week, Ne-Yo made a memorable appearance alongside his son during a school celebration, marking their first-ever shared stage performance.
The renowned Grammy-winning singer teamed up with his son, Mason, to deliver a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The performance was part of a Black History Month program at Mason’s school. Ne-Yo captured the heartwarming moment in a video clip shared on social media, captioning it with pride, “Our first duet. Amazing job, kiddo! #TheAppleDoesntFallFarFromTheTree.”
Mason’s mother, Monyetta Shaw-Carter, also posted videos from the event, expressing the emotional impact of the occasion.
“Happy Black History Month! Witnessing my son Mason and his dad, @neyo, perform ‘Lift Every Voice’ at his school’s incredible Black History program was EVERYTHING. Just wow…” Shaw reflected in her post.
Shaw revealed that the heartfelt performance was a spontaneous decision, having been arranged only days before the event.
“It was their first time singing together,” she added. “Thank you Mrs. Pitts & Mrs. Walton. He decided to join him just a few days ago.”
She continued, “Such a precious moment rooted in legacy, love, and culture. I’m beyond proud of him. They were AMAZING!!! Come on duo!!! Priceless moments for sure!!!”
“Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often referred to as the Black national anthem, holds deep meaning for many in the Black community. Several commenters shared that the performance brought back memories of similar moments from their own childhoods.
“Core memory unlocked!! This was so special!! Love it! Baby boy did so good!” one commenter wrote.
Another added, “Awe. Mason sounds so good!!!! This song is so important to our culture, and I am so happy that @neyo joined him in this moment. I pray we do not lose this staple of our history ever!”
Several others noted how confident Mason appeared onstage, calling the moment “beautiful”.
“That baby can sang!!! Like father like son…beautiful !!!! Amen,” the follower said.
NE-YO and Shaw-Carter share two children: daughter Madilyn Grace and son Mason Evan.
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