Ne-Yo Sued for Canceling Sri Lanka Concert — and Keeping $284,000 Advance
The R&B singer had been scheduled to perform in Colombo, Sri Lanka last December. It didn't happen.
Sri Lankan concert promoter Brown Boy Presents has filed a lawsuit against Ne-Yo, his company Compound Touring, and booking agency Independent Artist Group (IAG) for refusing to return an advance payment of $284,000 following the cancellation of a December 2025 performance in Colombo. The lawsuit, filed on September 4, alleges that Ne-Yo and his team "materially hindered and frustrated" Brown Boy's efforts by demanding expensive flights that would have cost nearly $93,000.
The promoter is demanding that Ne-Yo return the $284,000 advance and cover the costs of canceling the show, including ticket refunds, sponsor losses, and venue expenses. Ne-Yo's spokesperson stated that the claims in the lawsuit are "categorically fraudulent and misleading" and that Brown Boy was contractually obligated to pay him in full prior to the performance and cover travel arrangements for the entire team.
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