At this time Puff was the luckiest dude in America, more than the President, he was dating and hopefully tapping (can’t assume he’s not a Decepticon) the most famous booty in America, Jennifer Lopez. So one night they go to a night club and NYC and of course shots are fired. Someone was hurt, Puff and Latin Booty flee the scene. Scandal. Puff and his Biggie Pokémon are arrested. Police say Puff and Shyne both pulled guns in a “dispute” after a person disrespectfully threw money at Big Daddy Dollars Mr. Combs. Shyne’s dumb ass fired and shot someone in the face. Puff’s driver says Diddy tried to bribe him in to taking his gun. The same driver who later takes Puff Daddy to civil court and gets a settlement (for you Michael Jackson and OJ Simpson people ;-) means he was guilty, right???).
Here’s where my opinion comes in. They both get the same charges against them but like a smart guy, Puff ( the rich guy of the two ) get another lawyer. He buys the greatest lawyer on earth, at the time, Johnny L. Cochran Jr. I would too, if I had the money. And Shyne was left to fend for himself in court. I would of thrown Shyne some money for a lawyer upgrade, that’s a rich me. Smart for Puff but it may not be the most loyal (street) thing to do either. Even drug king pins give their best guys and friends money and access to their favorite lawyers, if only so the don’t snitch. But Diddy is too pretty to go to jail, and not a “street” dude. I thought he did Shyne kind of dirty in saving his own ass. I mean, one, you are the rich one of the two. Two, you supposedly took the guy under your wing and befriended him to the point of loyalty. Also most like a father figure to that young man. Finally, the guy got in trouble defending you! Sure it was a dumb way of doing it, but not like you wasn’t involved in it too.
Shyne being the stand up guy (and street) that he is, he didn’t turn on Diddy. He plead guilty and didn’t testify against Combs. Of course, Diddy beat the case with his super lawyer. One juror actually said Diddy was guilty but the prosecution couldn’t prove it’s case. Why wouldn’t that work for Shyne too? He was up for the same charges, was standing right beside each other???
Was Shyne guilty, yes. And so was Diddy. The people outside the courthouse protesting and claiming his innocents are retarded. They didn’t know he was innocent, they just like the guy. He’s popular, that’s all they know, and like his music. They don’t know him personally. Most of the people that was on his label don’t think nicely of him. A real friend or someone who cares about you will tell you when you are wrong and not just overlook it. And fans will not.
I do like when people beat the justice system designed to work against them, but it doesn’t change the fact they were wrong. It is also troubling that the justice system is not the same for someone with money verses someone without. Now the poor kid from the streets, Shyne was not a US citizen. He carried a green card. He been in the country since early teens. Typical immigrant story of a poor family saving up to bring the rest over to America for a better life. It’s sad the family dream was almost greatly achieved with Shyne getting a record deal and famous mentor (who brought the world one of the greatest rappers of all time) then only seeing it being locked away or put on hold. Shyne could still be a great rapper and make millions, but the problem is - he is not a citizen and committed a felony, he must go. Seriously, I am all for this law! We should not have criminals as a US import, we have enough home grown ones. But is Shyne special, should he be allowed to stay, because people “like” him? No. He is in fact no different from any ol’ Hector.
I commend the guy for being tough through prison (and not snitching when he easily could taken down the music mogul) and I think he is a good/alright rapper but just winning a popularity contest is not enough in my book to be above the law. Also, he is a rapper and well known, he has a much better chance at a fulfilling life overseas than some poor knucklehead with no education does. He doesn’t NEED to live here, would just LIKE to. He can still make music, shit the internet don’t care what country you are in. Shyne is just a victim of stupidity, idol worshiping, and Diddiness. For that, I feel bad for him. I’m sorry he was a talented guy that crossed paths with Puff Daddy. I think Puff should of had him take the Nationalization test while he had him under his wing too. I mean he grew up here, why not?!
I also feel sorry for the families that were hurt in the shooting. For that reason, Shyne doesn’t not get a free pass. He hurt people. Those families should not have to see him and Diddy grinning and hopping down the street of NYC on a shopping spree (Not that they ever would, Shyne hates Diddy now). Shyne should put a hit out on Diddy for ruining his life, since he can’t come back to America anyway…just a thought.
I think we all can learn a lesson from Shyne’s story. Want to support him, then buy his music on itunes when it comes out so he can make money still –and pay back the civil suit he lost to the families that were hurt in the shooting. Just please don’t argue he is innocent or should stay here because he is not and shouldn’t stay. We have enough popular “bad boys” already.
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