Shay Haley

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Shay Haley
N.E.R.D @ Pori Jazz 2010 - Shay Haley 2 (cropped).jpg
Haley performing with N.E.R.D. at Pori Jazz in 2010
Background information
Birth nameSheldon Haley
Also known as
  • Shay
  • Shae
  • Shade
Born (1975-12-18) December 18, 1975 (age 49)
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Genres Hip-hop
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1994–present
Labels
Formerly of N.E.R.D.

Sheldon "Shay" Haley (born December 18, 1975), also known as Shade, is an American musician. He is a member of the rock and hip-hop band N.E.R.D., alongside Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. His role in the band is often questioned, but in a 2010 interview, Williams stated that Haley is "the root of the band" and "[Haley] keeps everyone grounded and together." [1]

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Personal life

In November 2010, he married Jackie Garcia, the former girlfriend of murdered NFL safety Sean Taylor [2] [3] [4] [5] and niece of actor Andy García.

References

  1. Kellman, Andy. "Biography: N.E.R.D." Allmusic . Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  2. "Girlfriend of Slain NFL Player Marries a N.E.R.D." EURweb. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  3. "Murdered NFL Baller's Ex-Fiancee Marries N*E*R*D Band Member!". Bossip. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  4. "Unofficial Site About N.E.R.D.: movie from Shae and Jackie Garcia's wedding". Nerd-pharrell.blogspot.com. April 5, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  5. "N.E.R.D.'s Shae Haley Gets Married". Rap-Up.com. November 15, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2014.