Diddy Talks About His Friendship With Shyne

New York rapper Shyne is in the process of regaining his freedom after serving nine years in prison on assault and attempted murder charges. Prior to his arrest, Shyne was a rising star on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy label. While Shyne will soon be free to resume his rap career, Diddy says it won’t be continuing with Bad Boy. The hip-hop mogul tells AllHipHop.com, quote, “Shyne is not signed to Bad Boy anymore,” adding, quote, “I don’t have anything to do with his personal business or his career. As far as our relationship, only time will tell.” While the duo’s business relationship has ended, Diddy says he wishes Shyne nothing but the best in the future. He states, quote, “He’s a young man that has a whole life ahead of him to live to be successful and to come out here and put his foot in the game.”

Shyne’s Prison Release Delayed Over Immigration Status

Former Bad Boy rapper Shyne isn’t a free man yet. The emcee was supposed to be released from prison on Tuesday after serving nine years for assault and attempted murder, but his release is reportedly now under review. A rep for Shyne tells MTV News that the Belize-born artist is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Western New York while officials decide whether or not he should be deported. The rep states, quote, “Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined.” According to MTV News, the status of Shyne’s release from prison is still unclear.

Shyne, whose real name is Jamal Barrow, was involved in a shooting outside of a New York nightclub in December 1999. The night of the incident, Shyne was accompanied by Sean “Diddy” Combs and his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez. Shyne and Diddy both went on trial for the shooting, but Diddy was eventually acquitted.