Shyne is a legendary Belizean-born rapper who rose to prominence on Bad Boy Records with his commanding baritone and gritty lyricism, debuting with the gold-certified Shyne (2000), which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 150,000 copies in its first week. Powered by breakout singles “Bad Boyz” and “Bonnie & Shyne.”

His meteoric rise was abruptly halted by a highly publicized case that led to nearly a decade of incarceration, transforming his career into one of hip-hop’s most compelling and enduring narratives. During his incarceration, he released Godfather Buried Alive (2004), which debuted in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200, cementing his impact even while behind bars.