Posts Tagged ‘Shyne’

Homepage, News - Tuesday, October 6, 2009 4:43 - 21 Comments

Shyne To Be Released From Prison Today

UPDATE:
“Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined,” A rep for Shyne told The Source today. His release is now under review, as representatives for the rapper revealed 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.

Jamal “Shyne” Barrow was expected to be released from prison today. The 30 year-old rapper was sentenced to 10 years in June of 2001 for charges due to a highly publicized 1999 shooting incident involving Diddy and Jennifer Lopez. During his almost decade-long sentence, the Brooklyn rapper was incarcerated at Riker’s Island, Woodbourne and Clinton Correctional Facility.
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Homepage, News - Tuesday, August 4, 2009 14:43 - 8 Comments

“Prisoner of Rap” no more: Shyne to be released October

October 6th, 2009 is a big day for Jamal “Shyne Po” Barrow. He will be released from Woodburne Correctional Facility. Convicted with five charges on March 16, 2000, including criminal possession of a weapon and first-degree assault, Shyne was given the ten-year sentence for shooting Natania Reuben in the face. Now that he is going to be released the question remains, will he return to the recording studio? If you follow other rappers who have been incarcerated, such as T.I. and Gucci Mane, then the answer is yes; but Shyne and his P.R. team have their work cut out for themselves.

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Homepage, Music, Spin Doctors, Track-Stars - Monday, June 1, 2009 16:50 - 3 Comments

DJ Clark Kent - Brooklyn’s Finest

The legendary Clark Kent was born in the Republic of Panama and moved to the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn in his early years.
DJ Clark Kent has been a force in the hip hop culture since his introduction to deejaying by his uncle who was friends with DJ Kool Herc. He is best known for his production of many classic tracks with rap legends Notorious B.I.G. Jay-z and also for his key role in the signing of major label recording deals for artists such as Das Efx, Jay-z, MC Lyte, Sauce Money and Yo Yo. DJ Clark Kent is currently using his abilities to help up and coming rappers like Curtains from Brooklyn and Fred Da God from the Bronx reach the same kind of success. The Source checked in with DJ Clark Kent in Brooklyn to discuss his views on some issues including President Obama, the state of hip hop, and black history.