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Ne-Yo is planning the release of his newest album, his 4th, titled Libra Scale, in a week but has recently had a much bigger, more important event to celebrate. Ne-Yo and girlfriend Monyetta Shaw have welcomed a new life to this earth in the form of their baby daughter, Madilyn Grace Smith. Madilyn Grace was born on Friday, November 12, 2010 in the evening hours at an undisclosed hospital in the Atlanta, GA area where the rapper & his girlfriend reside.

Madilyn was ready to enter the world as she arrived nearly 2 months early with her original birth date being predicted after the new year and into 2011. Ne-Yo who was un-expectant of the night’s events was at a charity event but quickly rushed to the hospital in time to witness the birth of his daughter and the moment in entailed. The couple had a baby shower planned but with the early delivery they decided to hold that same shower on the Saturday following her birth at the hospital to allow friends & family the opportunity to meet Madilyn Grace and celebrate in this moment with them.

Ne-Yo, who is an avid user of the social networking service Twitter had this to say - “As my life transforms due to the new life that sprung up on me last night, it’s good to know my folks support. Luv y’all,” He followed with this tweet ”Brand new baby, brand new album. Life is GOOD!!!! Nov. 22nd, around the corner!!!”

Libra Scale hits the market on November 22nd, 2010. Best of luck to Ne-Yo, Monyetta, and Madilyn.