Tue 6 Oct 2009
Contrary to reports: Shyne still in custody pending immigration review
Posted by Miss Info under crime , good for hip hop[43] Comments
We’ve known about the pending release of Shyne Po, but I was told yesterday that the release was being delayed. This afternoon, CBS News jumped the gun by reported the following:
NEW YORK (CBS) New York Rapper Shyne was released from prison today after serving more than eight years for his role in a 1999 New York night club shooting involving mentor Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and actress Jennifer Lopez.
A Clinton Correctional Facility staffer confirmed his release.
But MTV News followed up with a correction….Shyne is actually still in federal custody, pending a review of his immigration status:
“Representatives for the rapper revealed to MTV News that the Brooklyn MC is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an unspecified facility in Western New York State. Officials are determining whether or not to deport the rapper, who was born in Belize, a rep explained.
“Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined,” the rep said in a message to MTV News. Shyne attorney Oscar Michelen emphasized to MTV News on Tuesday afternoon that Shyne has not been released, contrary to media reports.”
This is worrisome for his fans. Insiders knew of a looming deportation threat throughout his parole process. And there were many steps being taken to try to resolve them…even hopes that powerful connections to Belizean officials would be able to help. We will have to wait and see what happens.
Previously: Shyne to be released on Oct 6th
And on a related note, recently Diddy spoke to DJ Absolut about Shyne’s pending homecoming….and said: “It’s a blessing that he’s coming home…I spoke with him a couple weeks ago. He sounded like he was in good spirits. I know he can’t wait to get home. And I know he’s definitely gonna heat the whole scene up…” I can’t wait to hear more from Shyne himself on that convo.
October 6th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Good for him finally being out of jail, but honestly, does anyone care about him musically? I mean good he is out of jail and free, but who would want to sign him, who even wants to listen to him?
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Miss Info Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I’m gonna admit right now…I definitely wanna hear him spit.
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pspabon Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
All you new comers need to go back to his first album and take notes!! People def. want to hear him spit cause his shit is the truth! Do your homework and just know half these Ni%$as got no skills and we tired of hearing the same ol lollipop shit!! Real recognize real! nuff said just buy the new shhh when it comes out!! I believe he changed his religion and name so show him some respect! PO aka Moses Levi
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kisha Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
i would love to here him i don’t know who chris is and my he don’t know who shyne is but this dude has so much potential chris doesn’t know rapp!
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October 6th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
it’s a sad say in america, when you see admitted murders walk free, and they are welcomed home by top celebrities.
B.
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Miss Info Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
who got murdered? and if the legal system tries and sentences someone, shouldnt they be able to fulfill that punishment and then get out of jail? Or are you saying Shyne should serve more time than he was sentenced?
The issue of who welcomes him home also depends on his individual relationship to those people, no?
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Rent Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
info i respect you but if it was you that got shot in the face that infamous night,you would be singing an entirely different tune….
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Miss Info Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
yes, but that’s the personal aspect of all crime victims. Of course I wouldnt feel this way, neither would my family. But, as a bystander I have to go by the rules of this country. I can’t make up my own. Those are feelings. These are laws. I’ve been the victim of crimes that were not punished. I still had to let go.
brooklyn Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
i think everybody is still forgetting the fact that other guns popped off in there cause they weren’t all his shells….and im all for po coming home especially since he rock with my nigga henchman
gtfoh Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Seriously?? You guys are justifying his actions because it wasn’t premeditated and he was provoked to shoot someone? Wanting to hear him rhyme and such just because he’s some rapper? He almost killed a person/people. Thank God they survived their horrific ordeal. His actions and the way he reacted that night speaks volumes on what type of person he is and yet people are so anxious to hear him rap. Let’s not forget he shot some woman in the face and she survived and her face is disfigured. Imagine her face as you guys listen and jump all over his balls over his 16 bars.
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Nightfall914 Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
…so 10yrs later he’s beyond forgiveness or at least reform? He hasn’t even given an official statement but your retrying him?Judge and Jury?
hip hop Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 12:34 am
IM SURE YOU DONT TALK THAT TUFF ABOUT THE CRIMINALS IN YOUR HOOD SO WHEN YOU GET BALLS TO TALK TUFF ABOUT THEM THEN HOLLA BACK
Nightfall914 Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Whats the point of serving your time and reform?
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YouNG-FReSH2D Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Diddy, Shyne and JLo went to club to party. Shyne reacted after being provoked. Now he may have overreacted but it wasn’t like what happened was premeditated murder/attempted murder just because they were carrying guns.
If anything it justifies them feeling the need to protect themselves, because someone did try to disrespect them in public and Biggie and Pac had been murdered just a few years before the incident. Whoever caused the incident walked away free of wrong doing from what I can remember and Shyne ended up doing time.
The man has paid for his actions and it is time for him to be released. Nobody died from the incident. Shyne is NOT a murder. I just hope he still wants to do music.
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rickycmd Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
go 2 oprah my dude. u sound like a after school special. chill!!
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October 6th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
I definitely want Shyne back he had some really good songs and we could use a break from todays music and get back to rap.
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October 6th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I wouldn’t go near anyone with the names “Sean, Puffy, Combs, P.Diddy, Bad Boy Ent., etc” after I just did a bid for you and you wasn’t my Co-De by choice.
The whole, city is mine, prettiest Don
I don’t like the way P. Diddy did Shyne with different lawyers /
Why it’s mentioned in my rhymes? Fuck it, it’s just an intro
Hate it or love it, like it bump it or dump it ”
- Nas [Purple - The Lost Tapes]
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pspabon Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Well said!!!Real recognize real!!
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October 6th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
I cant wait for Shyne to get back, he is better than at least half the rappers on MTV to 10 MCs list.
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pspabon Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
EXactly Can’t wait either!!! Real rap for real hip hop heads!! let’s get back to the skills!!!
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October 6th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
u young boys don’t no talent if it back slapped u. Shyne was 1 of da most talented i’ve heard in post B.I.G & Pac era. Bottom line take off da skineys n stop drinkin Nuvo get off da south. Shyne is hip hop in rarest form. Camden NJ got nothin but luv 4 u Shyne
FREE PO aka SHYNE
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rickycmd Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
F@cKin D’s always bring somebody down come 2camden nj po we got u they gonna have 2 come with da national guard 2 take u my nigga
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October 6th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Fuck Shyne. He fired a gun into a crowd of people and got 10 years. That’s actually a good deal. He served his time, OK, welcome home, but must we really act like he’s some martyr? Dude wasn’t even that nice.
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EAST OAKLAND JAY Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
puffy had something to do with that whole situation lol.
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Ehhhhhhhh.... Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Word. I remember the news reports at the time were saying that when Diddy was dancing on a table (lol) the gun butt was clearly visible. Take that, take that.
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rickycmd Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
u probably 18 19 years old on wayne [edit] u dont shit bout hip hop
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Ehhhhhhhh.... Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 10:29 am
My man, I’m 32, I was around for Shyne. We all said he sounded like Biggie and sucked. I still feel that way.
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kisha Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
your dumb!
Nightfall914 Reply:
October 6th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
who called him a martyr?People just want to see if he still has the talent that brought him to folks attention in the 1st place.
Damn a lot of High Horse riding around here.
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Ehhhhhhhh.... Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 10:30 am
No one said he was a martyr, but a lot of people are ACTING like he is. “Welcome home man!!!” Like they ever knew him or give a fuck… IMO it’s corny. Yeah, I guess you could say I’m on my “never shot the club up” high horse.
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YDLAFAMS Reply:
October 8th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
FINALLY someone with a brain!
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October 6th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
I can’t believe this. Shyne did not shoot at anyone, he shot at the ceiling twice. That probably why the attempted murder charges were dropped. He did his time and deserves to be free now.
I am very dissapointed by this news. This is rediculous. FREE SHYNE
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Ehhhhhhhh.... Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Yo, who was upstairs though? Ahhhh….
PS: ridiculous works better.
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October 6th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
LOL diddy hopes he’s gonna get deported.
but on another note
where the “bleep” is mystikal??? I thought he was supposed to serve 4 years and he went in before shyne did. he been gone since like 2000 or 2001.
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October 6th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
SMH these mugs is on some BS my dude Shyne did his damn time already! They not releasing & trying to deport him & shit! They trying to Slick Rick his ass! They trying to do him worse then Diddy did to him! Free Shyne! Just got news he being deported now just as I type this SMH! http://globalgrind.com/content/1041304/UPDATE-Shyne-Just-Found-Out-Hes-Being-Deported/blogxilla/
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October 6th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
the government held my causin kids dad in ins lockup for 4 yrs. cause liberia would’nt accept him back. they could have held up to five yrs awaiting deportation. usa wanted him gone liberia did’nt want him back said he was’nt a citizen. he fought to stay here but its a real bad situation, hope they dont do shyne like that but he’s diffintly gone. south america got his papers.
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October 6th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
i think po will revive new york hip hop put deez pink lemonade drinkin fagets in they place
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October 6th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Don’t throw shade at the SOUTH if yall want the number one spot back put something HAwT on wax otherwise keep it moving shawty cause you don’t know me lol ITS THE KING HOMIE
I always thought Shyne was a cutie *sighs*
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October 6th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Since these new events are not new to Shyne or his lawyers, I’m hoping during Shyne-Po’s prison sentence that his lawyers reached out to the lawyers that represented Slick Rick for some insight as to how to best proceed with these events. Both guys were not born in the US, both guys committed aggrevated felonies and both guys did lengthy prison sentences. Now ultimately Gov. Paterson pardoned Rick but I think Shyne is not going to have that sort of connect. If my memory serves me well, Shyne’s mom was not married to The Prime Minister of Belize and had to run out of Belize because she was sort of the other woman having a bastard child. So the question is does the Prime Minister have some sort of paternal feeling for his son and what his son can possibly achieve in the US? If so then that is one gold star for Shyne. Now in the US, some behind the scenes discussions need to be taken place. Now Slick Rick always had Russell Simmons in his corner and everyone loves Russell. Who is in Shyne’s corner with some clout remotely on the level of Russell who may have political connects, cause that is what is needed here? I’m hoping behind the scenes, Mr. Combs is at least making some calls. I’ve been listening to some of Puff’s recent interviews and whenever the topic is about Jamal, he seems to speak from a emotional place. Whether that emotion is sorrow, pity, or empathy I don’t know. But it seems like he wants to reach out to Shyne when he gets home and really speak to him, even though they spoke. I think the Shyne incident really leaves a bad taste in the hip hop community’s heart as it relates to Puff. There are always things that are suppose to remain behind the scenes and if Puff can look out, I don’t think it would come out that he did, and that is where it should remain, behind the scenes. Only those that should know, would know. And to those speaking with anger, understand that the only reason people speak about Shyne in high regard and were looking forward to celebrating his release is that Shyne was coming to the defense of his boss and playing the role of soldier to a tee. On that level, there aren’t too many honorable individuals out there now. Sometimes, being honorable can get you in trouble and it did so for him. The hostility would be understandable if he got a light sentence but he most certainly did not. Many thought the sentence was a tad bit harsh. The man converted to Judism in prison. I think everyone wants the judicial system to be able to bear witness to the prison system doing its job in being a correctional facility and correcting some of bad behavior that he may have had prior to prison. How can they see it if he is in Belize? Let’s see our tax dollars at work.
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hip hop Reply:
October 7th, 2009 at 12:38 am
<< YEA WHAT HE SAID !
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October 7th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Speaking of unpopular opinion…I don’t care about how many hot 16s this uncivilized savage has dropped. He pulled a gun and shot in a dark club just because someone threw money at him/Puff. I’m sorry but as much as I dug his old stuff and as much as I love my NYC cats and Brooklyn peeps, that’s one less predicate, savage felon that we need to deal with. He’ll be alright. Besides, his pops is the PM of Belize!
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October 7th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
The whole notion of Shyne and his lawyers not being aware oh his immigration problem is BS. Shyne was ordered deported back in 2005 and him and his lawyers have been trying work things out behind the scenes for the last 4 years. Shyne will never be allowed back in the US once deported. If he plans and markets himself right he can have a very lucrative career overseas. Good luck to Shyne. He did what a lot of dudes in hos position wouldn’t have. Puff has looked out for him behind the scenes but none of that will ever be publicized.
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October 15th, 2009 at 9:58 am
whoeva said nobody tryna hear Shyne spit should switch his radio station to z100 or suttin.. Shyne is 1 of the sickest MC’s EVER.. He a real dude who say real things. Not like some of the trash ass rappers from today.. go back to the last days of real hip hop and you’ll see Shyne was there doing his thing!
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