Shay Haley

Shay Haley
Haley performing with N.E.R.D. at Pori Jazz in 2010
Background information
Also known as	Shay Shae Shade
Born	Sheldon Haley (1975-12-18) December 18, 1975 (age 50) Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Hip-hop
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Drums • vocals
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Star Trak Interscope I Am Other Columbia
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]

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. They have four children together: Enzo, River, Giselle and Lilly. He also has a stepdaughter, Jackie, from Garcia's relationship with Taylor.^[6]

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.
6. https://people.com/all-about-sean-taylor-daughter-jackie-taylor-8703771

External links

• N*E*R*D official site