Shay Haley

Shay Haley
Haley performing with N.E.R.D. at Pori Jazz in 2010
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.
GenreHip-hop
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsDrums, bass guitar, vocals
Years active1994–present
Labels
Formerly ofN.E.R.D.

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

Personal life

In November 2010, he married Jackie Garcia, the former girlfriend of murdered NFL safety Sean Taylor 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.

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. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. 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