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Former Bad Boy recording artist Shyne and his trajectory from rapper to politician is the subject of the upcoming documentary The Honorable: Shyne. The documentary, which is now in production, is being produced by Andscape, the Black-led, Disney affiliated multimedia platform and ColorCreative, the Black-owned production firm whose principals are Issa Rae, Denise Davis and Talitha Watkins.
Shyne, born Moses Michael Levi Barrow, is currently Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives, and leader of The Belize United Democratic Party. Barrow launched his recording career in the late 90's on Bad Boy Records, the recording home of the late Notorious B.I.G., who Shyne resembled vocally. A 1999 shooting outside of a New York night club led to his nine year imprisonment.
Shyne discussed the upcoming film in a statement to Billboard. โImmigrating from Belize to Brooklyn as a child left to survive and thrive in the concrete jungle of New York, Hip-Hop had a massive influence on my life," he said. "It gave me the space and community to explore my creativity and amplify the voice of my pain and purpose. The difficult decisions of my life have shaped me into the person I am today, steadfast in my desire to build a better life for the people of Belize and humanity. By bringing my story to audiences, I hope to inspire them to find the indomitable spirit within so they can overcome all adversities and be the best version of themselves positively impacting their part of humanity with their unique footprint as I have done through music, faith and public service.โ
The Honorable: Shyne is being directed by Marcus A. Clarke, whose credits include Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali. In a press release, Clarke spoke of the upcoming documentary. โI intend for this film to immerse audiences in Shyneโs remarkable journey of transformation, as he transitions from a Brooklyn rapper to a prominent diplomat in Belize. It captures his profound process of self-discovery, marked by redemption, ultimately guiding him toward a life dedicated to public service. The world has waited patiently to hear Shyneโs story, so itโs truly a privilege for me to collaborate with ColorCreative and Andscape to bring this film to life.โ