Shyne Recalls Bad Boy Nightclub Shooting, "When I Make A Decision To Roll, I Roll"

News: Shyne Recalls Bad Boy Nightclub Shooting, "When I Make A Decision To Roll, I Roll"


Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 12:35PM



Written by Biz Jones

New York rapper Shyne recalls the publicized December 1999 Manhattan nightclub shooting that landed him behind bars for a ten-year sentence.



Based on an excerpt from his cover story, Shyne's decision to use a weapon around civilians was an act of self-defense.



"I can tell you I was defending myself and the muthaf*ckas that was with me,"Shyne explains. "Listen, I live my life for what's right. When I grew up, death and harsh consequences and spending the rest of your life in the pen is a matter of fact. It's not somethin' that you read about in the newspaper...In my life, when I make decisions to roll, I roll. And I don't give a f*ck what the consequences are. If I'ma defend myself, I'ma defend myself. If somebody tryna kill or hurt one of my partnas or my comrades that's with me, there is no, 'Yo... or D*mn, well, if I pull this sh*t out, this is what's gonna happen.' No! I don't wanna die. I don't wanna be laid up in no f*ckin' hospital with a tube runnin' through me, hurtin' and sufferin'. Pain is real. So you know what? I'm not doin' that. You gon' do that, muthaf*cka. You gon' roll and say hi to Satan, not me. And that's that. After the fact, you deal with it. Your survival instincts tell you to protect and preserve, and you deal with whatever later." (XXL Magazine)

Shyne's shootout took place in 1999 at the height of the rapper's popularity.



The fracas broke out on December 27, 1999, at a Manhattan nightclub where Shyne, Sean "Diddy" Combs with then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and their entourage had been partying. Around 3 a.m., Combs and Shyne allegedly began arguing with another group of patrons. Someone threw money at Combs, a gesture of disrespect, and guns started going off. Three bystanders were shot. Shyne, who police found with a pistol in his waistband, was arrested after bystanders identified him as one of the shooters. Shyne received a 10-year prison. Barrow has always claimed he acted in self-defense and only fired his gun after the other group, Matthew "Scar" Allen and his crew began shooting. (About)

Despite being imprisoned, the rapper released an album in August 2004.



Jailed rapper Shyne, who signed a $3 million record deal and recorded part of his new album while in prison, had his phone privileges revoked and was barred from conducting in-person interviews as authorities investigate whether he may have violated prison rules in making about 100 phone calls. (USA Today)

Shyne's rise to fame came from his association with Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment.



Shyne was well-known among the public before Bad Boy Records even released his debut -- which was, for many years, his only -- album. That album charted well, thanks in part to all the media attention he'd garnered over the years, and he showcased a remarkable talent for rapping despite his young-twenty-something age. The album wasn't an especially memorable work, however, and Shyne remained far better-known for his story than for his music. (All Music)

Shyne was eventually released from prison in October 2009 and deported to Belize.



The September XXL Magazine drops Tuesday, August 10th.

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Shyne Covers XXL Magazine's September Issue

Shyne Covers XXL Magazine's September Issue

July 20, 2010 12:41:00 PM CDT

by Danielle Harling

Months after his release from prison former Bad Boy rapper Shyne will be featured as the cover artist for XXL Magazine’s September issue. A dual issue, the September issue will also feature a cover with Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy.



In his cover story with the magazine Shyne speaks on a number of topics including his relationship with Diddy, serving time, and returning to Belize.



“I don’t know whether he was nervous, afraid,” said Shyne when asked about Diddy. “When you’re afraid and you’re emotional, that’s a different survival tactic. Those are the people that do anything, regardless of character and integrity, to preserve and protect themselves, regardless of who they hurt. I guess maybe that was the situation…But where I’m from, doesn’t matter. You lose everything for your comrade.”



Shyne explained to XXL that he saw the 10 years he served in prison as his “opportunity to concentrate.” He also revealed that even though he didn’t expect to serve the entire 10 years he still remained optimistic about his situation.



“…I never let it devastate me, although it was devastating, because I never thought I was gonna be in jail for 10 years,” said Shyne. “I thought I was gon’ make a bail. I thought I was gon’ get my shit reversed. I’m terribly optimistic.”



As far as his new home of Belize, Shyne said that he always “knew it was a possibility I might be deported.”



“I had lawyers, and I had people with serious relationships working to get me a fuckin’ opportunity to continue my life in the place that raised me and developed me and grew me, after payin’ my debt, ya dig,” Shyne explained.



The September issue of XXL Magazine will hit newsstands on Tuesday, August 10.

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Young Jeezy On "TM103" Delay, "That's Like Telling A Motherf*cker Anything Just To Get It Done"

News: Young Jeezy On "TM103" Delay, "That's Like Telling A Motherf*cker Anything Just To Get It Done"


Monday, Jul 19, 2010 5:14PM



Written by Rosario Harper

Southern rapper Young Jeezy defends the decision to delay his upcoming Thug Motivation 103 album through late September in the new XXL Magazine.



Within his cover feature, Jeezy says he did not want to rush any material just to satisfy a deadline.



"I'm doin' what any n*gga would do on his fourth album," Jeezy says. "I'm gettin' it together. I'm not just gon' give you anything, to be hot and relevant. That don't make sense. That's like telling a muthaf*cka anything just to get it done. I'ma be straight up with you, so when you walk away, even if you ain't satisfied, I kept it real. I kept it 100. And that's the way I feel. I wouldn't even call it the top of my game. I'm just really figuring out the music sh*t." (XXL Mag)

Prior to receiving a September 28th release, Jeezy's album was scheduled for late August.



Young Jeezy is motivated to get his album out by the end of summer. The rapper has set a new release date for his oft-delayed project. The Atlanta MC's fourth major label studio album Thug Motivation 103 is scheduled to drop on August 31, Rap-Up.com has learned. It has been delayed numerous times since last year, but looks to have finally found its footing. Two singles, "All White Everything" and the street anthem "Lose My Mind," have been sent to digital retailers and radio. (Rap-Up)

Producer Drumma Boy recently talked about working on Jeezy's new album.



"With Jeezy, it's funny because when it comes to the music, I already know what he wants," Drumma said in an interview. "We've never actually worked in the studio together. The first time I ever heard 'Put On' was on the radio. [Laughs] Just the other day, he called me as soon as I woke up. First call of the day. He was like, 'Where you at? I need to get some more music.' I'll give him the intersection I'm at and he'll just ride down right then, pick up a beat CD and keep it moving. It's like a real dope deal. I really got crack! [Laughs] All our joints come that way. Even with [the album's street single] 'Lose My Mind,' I didn't hear that until we mixed it. So I can't tell you exactly what I've got on there yet, but in addition to "Lose My Mind," I'm gonna have two of three other joints on the album." (VIBE)

Jeezy previously discussed what rap fans could expect to hear from the upcoming project earlier this year.



"But June, by the way," he said of the LP's release date. "That's what I'm thinking. If you the boss, you can talk like that. I'm thinking June. I wanna own the summer. If you coming out [with an album] in June, you might wanna think about that, bruh. TM103, I will be there...I'm just going in, basically handling my business. I gotta say what's on my mind. But I'm not here to sell you on no album. Like I said, June, you will be surprised, homie. That's real talk. I been working on this. I been back in the lab...I got you." (MTV)

The September XXL Magazine drops Tuesday, August 10th on newsstands.



Young Jeezy's Thug Motivation 103 hits stores Tuesday, September 28th.

From SOHH.com
 
http://www.sohh.com/2010/07/young_jeezy_on_tm103_delay_thats_like_te.html