Shyne Recalls Spitting at Diddy and Receiving $50,000 After Serving Prison Time

 

Former rapper-turned-politician Shyne recently opened up about past tensions with Sean “Diddy” Combs, recounting a moment when he spat in the music mogul’s face and reflecting on the $50,000 payment he received years after serving a lengthy prison sentence.

During an interview on The Breakfast Club to promote his new documentary, The Honorable Shyne, the Belizean politician revisited the aftermath of a nightclub shooting in 1999. Shyne was convicted of first-degree assault and sentenced to ten years in prison, while Diddy, who also faced charges related to the incident, was acquitted.

Shyne recalled an unexpected visit from Diddy while he was incarcerated at New York City’s Rikers Island.
“He came to see me once, and I tried to spit in his face,” Shyne said. “I didn’t even know he was coming to see me. They just brought me down to the lawyer’s office.”

Shyne also recounted a 2012 visit to Diddy in Paris, three years after his release from prison. He admitted to expecting a more significant financial gesture from the Bad Boy Records CEO.
“I was still in a place of, he owes me his life. He’s a billionaire. If it wasn’t for me, he wouldn’t have been a billionaire,” Shyne said. “If I would have cooperated with the district attorney, he’d have gone to jail, and who knows what would’ve happened to his career.”

However, Shyne described being disillusioned when Diddy gave him $50,000 during the meeting.
“He probably gave me like 50 racks, and I’m like, ‘You can’t be serious.’ That’s ten years? Fifty racks?”

In a separate interview on The Stephen A. Smith Show, Shyne addressed rumors that Diddy paid him to take the fall for the nightclub shooting.
“People say, ‘Oh, Diddy gave [you] millions to go to jail.’ Nothing!” Shyne clarified. “Probably made two what I thought were offensive contributions over the last 20-something years, which led to a breakdown in the relations. But I moved on.”

Despite their tumultuous history, Shyne emphasized his focus on moving forward, underscoring his transition from the music industry to a career in politics. His documentary, The Honorable Shyne, delves deeper into his life story, including his rise in music, incarceration, and eventual redemption.