What is ne-yo in stomp the yard?

Ne-Yo appeared in the 2007 dance drama film "Stomp the Yard" as Rich Brown, the older brother of the main character DJ Williams, played by Columbus Short. In the film, Ne-Yo's character is a member of the Theta Nu Theta fraternity and also serves as their choreographer for the annual national stepping competition. Ne-Yo's role in the movie involves him helping DJ's fraternity team prepare for the competition and also dealing with his own troubled past. He performs several dance routines in the film and also contributed to the soundtrack with the song "Sign Me Up". His performance in "Stomp the Yard" was well-received and helped to further establish his burgeoning acting career.