The hip-hop world is buzzing today as former Bad Boy artist Shyne (born Jamal Barrow) has reportedly been released from prison today (October 6th).
Per CBS News, a staffer at Riker’s Island’s Woodbourne and Clinton Correctional Facility, where Shyne served his eight-year plus term, confirmed his release. The now 30-year-old rapper was sentenced to 10 years in June 2001 after being found guilty of gun possession, assault and reckless endangerment stemming from his now-infamous 1999 nightclub shooting that also involved his former boss Sean “Diddy” Combs and his then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez.
Rumor has it that several labels and music executives, including Jay-Z, have shown interest in signing the rapper upon his release. While in prison, Barrow became the subject of a major label bidding war, with Murder Inc. and Death Row allegedly clamoring to sign him. The rapper would eventually sign with Def Jam Records, releasing Godfather Buried Alive in 2004. In March of 2006, Shyne legally changed his name from Jamal Michael Barrow to Moses Michael Leviy, reflecting his conversion to Judaism as well as his Jewish heritage. Many fellow artists have shared in the excitement and anticipation of Shyne’s homecoming, with Fabolous, Wale, and Red Café each leaving messages on their respective Twitters. Even Diddy has expressed his adulation for Shyne. “It's a blessing that he's coming home,” Puff told DJ Absolut last month. “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. He's definitely gonna do it, you know what I'm saying, he definitely was one of the most talented young artists that I had the pleasure to work with so I'm quite sure he's been using his time wisely and I'm quite sure he has some heat.”
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