Moses Michael Levi (born Jamal Michael Barrow ) better known by his stage name Shyne, is a Belizean rapper, who relocated to the Brooklyn borough of New York City as a teenager. He is perhaps best known for his time under Bad Boy Records and a 1999 shooting incident that led to his nine year incarceration. He was released from prison in 2009 and was subsequently deported back to Belize.
Frances Imeon Myvette, Dean Barrow, Bad Boyz, Bonnie-n-Shyne, That’s Gangsta
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Trademark
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Deep voice, and street smart rhymes
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Quote
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"You call it prison, But it's more like being on a journey. When I'm able to think clearly, to bow down and praise my maker, it don't get no freer than that." - speaking about his incarceration (2004)
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Fact
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Set to release his 3rd album which is currently in the works [April 2005]
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His father, The Honorable Dean Oliver Barrow, is the newly elected Prime Minister of Belize as of February 2008.
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Legally changed his name to Moses Michael Leviy (March 2006)
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Revered largely in the Hip Hop Community, and has a massive following
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Often compared to deceased rapper The Notorious B.I.G., for their identical rap voices.
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Was shot in the shoulder when he was 15 years old
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His debut album "Shyne" reached platinum status
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Save the Last Dance
2001
as Jamaal Barrow, "Bad Boyz" / performer: "Bad Boyz"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Layzie Bone & Mo' Thugs Records Presents: 100% Pure Thug Tour
2006
Video
Himself
Hip-Hop VIPs
2002
Video documentary
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Black and Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop
2006
Video documentary
Himself
E! True Hollywood Story
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
Known for movies
Save the Last Dance (2001) as Soundtrack
Hip-Hop VIPs (2002) as Himself
Layzie Bone & Mo' Thugs Records Presents: 100% Pure Thug Tour (2006) as Himself
$850,000
