Who Is Cee Lo Green's Fiancé? New Details on Shani James Who Was His Longtime Girlfriend Before Getting Engaged to Him

Who is Cee Lo Green's fiancé? It's rare that a celebrity is able to keep his private life as private as it should be, or as he wants it to be — but Green, best known for his work in Gnarls Barkley, has been able to do just that.

Shani James was Green's longtime girlfriend before he popped the question, and they were, in fact, engaged for more than a year before they publicly made that announcement! That's a pretty impossible feat to accomplish, and one that's to be commended in a time when overexposure is the key to success. 

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So let's look at what we know about James, and what television show they'll be appearing on soon!

1. Who is Cee Lo Green's fiancé? Her name is Shani James. 

James and Green had been dating for quite some time before he surprised her with an engagement back in 2015. He popped the question while the duo was in the studio together.

"It was just a typical night at the studio, but then again, not so typical cause I did something extra special, out of the ordinary. I went and purchased a ring that we had seen together, maybe four or five months or so prior. I went back and purchased the ring and I just kind of had it stashed away in some old equipment. And I said, ‘Will you reach in there and grab something for me?" he said about their engagement.

2. Green has faced a firestorm of controversy recently. 

In November 2019, Green was announced as part of the FloydFest lineup. However, shortly after the announcement, the promoters announced that they'd taken him off of the lineup. The reason being: fans of the festival had taken to social media to protest his inclusion over a series of now-deleted tweets from the former The Voice judge, in which he debated the issue of consent with an unconscious woman.

While he was initially charged with sexual assault, he ultimately pleaded no contest to a drug charge and was given probation. 

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Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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