Shyne is a Belizean-American rapper born Jamal Michael Barrow who rose to prominence in the late 1990s after signing to Bad Boy Records. He gained widespread attention for his association with Sean 'Diddy' Combs and his debut album released in 2000. He served nearly a decade in prison following a 2000 nightclub shooting incident and was subsequently deported to Belize. After his release and deportation, he became involved in Belizean politics and served as a member of parliament. He later returned to music and continued releasing material while maintaining a public profile in both entertainment and politics.