Shyne (born Jamal Barrow) served eight years behind bars for his role in the 1999 New York nightclub shooting with Diddy. The former Bad Boy rapper tells his story of his rise from rapper to politician The Honorable Shy documentary.
Hulu released a trailer for the feature-length doc on Tuesday (October 22) ahead of its arrival on the streaming giant on November 18. At one point in the clip, Shyne claims he was “set up” to be the “falling guy” at the club shoot, which led to Diddy getting off scot-free.
“I was absolutely ready to be the fall guy,” Shyne claimed. “I spent 10 years in prison, but I was able to move on. There's a time to pivot, there's a time to transition.”
The scene cuts to Diddy's post-shooting press conference at the club, which the mogul attended with his then-girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez. “I had nothing to do with a shot at this club,” he stated emphatically.
Shyne's heart grew cold as he watched other artists thrive during the 2000s while he missed his chance at stardom behind bars.
“One of the hardest parts was watching everyone succeed. Monitoring 50 [Cent]”, he said. “I spent 10 years in prison, but I was able to move on. There is time to spin, there is time transition. And that's how I got into politics.”
After his conviction in 2001, Shyne was released from prison in 2009 and immediately deported to Belize. He pursued a career in politics and currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives.
Shyne commented on the nature of his current relationship with Diddy following the Bad Boy mogul's arrest on federal sex-trafficking and RICO charges in September.
“I was defending him, and he turned around and called witnesses to testify against me,” she recalled of the 1999 shooting. This is the context in which you should always describe it [relationship]. i forgave I proceeded. But let's not pretend I was in Miami for Thanksgiving and Christmas.”
Shyne then added: “So let's not forget what the cold, hard facts are. He's not someone I vacationed with and enjoyed this big, intimate brotherhood with. This is someone who ruined my life and I have forgiven and moved on and in the best interest of Belize.”
The Honorable Shy arrives November 18. Watch the trailer below.
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