Gaining notoriety in the wake of a life-changing 1999 nightclub shooting in
Manhattan, for which he was sentenced to a potential 25 years’ imprisonment,
Belizean rapper Shyne (born Jamal Barrow in Belize City on November 8th, 1978)
nonetheless managed to launch a successful rap career from the penitentiary,
with his co-defendant, Bad Boy Records head honcho Puff Daddy, continuing to
back him unequivocally during his time behind bars. Scouted by decorated
producer Clark Kent in ‘98 while delivering an impromptu performance at a
barbershop, Barrow had instantly struck up a rapport ...