Rapper Ne-Yo is so attached to his mother, he has bought her a new home in Atlanta, Georgia so they can be closer.

The Las Vegas, Nevada native has moved east to concentrate on his music - but found himself lost without his beloved mum.

So he has splashed out on a house for her. The 25-year-old reveals, "I just moved my mom out to Atlanta with me. I bought her a townhouse, so I don't have to go too far. She's my closest companion."