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.

From SOHH.com
 
http://www.sohh.com/2010/07/shyne_recalls_1999_nightclub_shooting_i.html

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.

From HipHopDX.com
 
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11747/title.shyne-covers-xxl-magazines-september-issue

Shyne Officially Makes Rap Comeback, Releases "Messiah"

News: Shyne Officially Makes Rap Comeback, Releases "Messiah"
Monday, Apr 12, 2010 8:58PM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Former Bad Boy artist Shyne has officially made his return to hip-hop with the release of his new song, "Messiah."

The track officially debuted Monday (April 12) night.

"I got the city on my back," Shyne raps. "Pretty women in the sack, rollin' in the Rolls/Sit, sittin' in my lap/This is not a rap fool, this a not an act/Welcome to New York blood, this is where it's at/Snitches take a nap with the fishes and the rats/Buried in the dirt where the witnesses is at/Hear the whistle when I clap from the missile that I pack/Once you violate, like a ribbon, it's a wrap/From Gangland to the Oval Office, next ten years I'ma control the market.." ("Messiah")
Shyne's new track has already received praise from various music outlets and critics.

The beat is incredibly gutter, but Shyne's voice alone is going to shake up the Big Apple. It's commanding and distinct. He automatically catches your attention, and there's no trace of rust in his flow. I predict that NYC is going to be cheering for Shyne for quite some time. Swizz Beatz already told us weeks ago that he would lace Shyne's album, and who knows who else will contribute to Shyne's comeback? He's still one of the most respected in the game. (MTV)
The rapper was originally set to debut his first post-prison track on DJ Khaled's Victory album.

"He fit me into his schedule and I appreciate it," Khaled said about Shyne. "The thing is, the record got leaked. Some hacker actually leaked it and it messed me up because when they leaked it, the publishers on the production of the track -- came at me and tried to come at me on some legal stuff so I couldn't even use it on my album. That's why I hate these hackers. They ruin surprises -- but at the end of the day, at least the streets got it and we fed the streets." (Jessie Maguire)
Last February, music executive LA Reid inked Shyne to a recording contract with Def Jam.

"I have come here to stand by Shyne and to officially kick off our partnership with Island Def Jam Music Group and Gangland Records and so it is really an honour to be here, really very special place. I am here because great people are worthy of travelling many many miles for it and I come here to say that your country is great and I hope you guys know that this is a great man from your country who deserves this kind of respect and who deserves this kind of support. So that is why we are here." (7 News Belize)

From SOHH.com

http://www.sohh.com/2010/04/shyne_officially_makes_rap_comeback_rele.html

Shyne Reportedly Signs Seven-Figure Deal With Def Jam

Shyne Reportedly Signs Seven-Figure Deal With Def Jam
February 23, 2010 04:02:00 PM CST | by Slava Kuperstein

According to HOT97 radio personality Miss Info's webpage, multiple sources have confirmed that until-recently incarcerated rapper Shyne has signed a seven-figure deal with Def Jam.

After being deported to his homeland of Belize in October, a bidding war began for the rapper's services. Reportedly, Shyne turned down an offer from Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre at Interscope, in addition to others, in favor of teaming back up with L.A. Reid at Def Jam.

Miss Info also reported that Shyne has reportedly been working with Kyambo "HipHop" Joshua, who with Gee Roberson, also manages Lil Wayne, Drake, Young Jeezy, and other artists.

Island Def Jam Chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid flew into Belize's Phillip Goldson International Airport at 4:20 p.m. February 23 to personally sign Shyne to a multi-million dollar contract. The deal, reported to be worth upwards of $5 million, will bring the former Bad Boy emcee and his Gangland Records imprint back to Def Jam.

A previous deal with Shyne and Def Jam was stalled in 2004 due to complications with Shyne's legal documentation and a twisted interpretation of the federal "Son of Sam Law" which was originally created to keep felons from profiting from their crimes.

"I am here because great people are worthy of travelling many many miles for it and I come here to say that your country is great..." Reid told Keith Swift of News 7 Belize. "I hope you guys know that this is a great man from your country who deserves this kind of respect and who deserves this kind of support."

After being deported earlier this year, Shyne appears to have cleared all legal hurdles preventing him from recording again.

"It is an honour and a pleasure, not just for me but for Belize," the rapper noted. "Chairman Reid is on the level of Berry Gordy, Clive Davis, the biggest music men in the history of music, and so to have a partnership with Gangland Records and Island/Def Jam is incredible for me."

From HipHopDX.com

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10650/title.shyne-reportedly-signs-seven-figure-deal-with-def-jam

Shyne Denied Entrance To The United Kingdom

Shyne Denied Entrance To The United Kingdom
February 07, 2010 01:02:00 PM CST | by Allen Jacobs

Rapper Shyne is still running into immigration trouble. After reportedly trying to record some music in the United Kingdom, the rapper was denied access into London. Per reports, the denied entry was due to incorrect travel documents. There has yet to be any word on the specifics. At the time, the rapper was traveling from Cancun, Mexico to London, England with an entourage that reportedly includes a Rap protege.

Since his release from prison in October, Shyne has been living in Belize. The rapper is presently not allowed in the United States due to immigration laws that conflict with his felony gun possession conviction. However, it was announced that Shyne's first post-prison appearance will come courtesy of DJ Khaled's Victory album, due on March 2. The former Bad Boy and Def Jam recording artist appears alongside Akon and Mavado on "All My Life" .

In addition to Khaled, Swizz Beatz has reportedly been in touch with the onetime star about recording together.

From HipHopDX.com

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10580/title.shyne-denied-entrance-to-the-united-kingdom