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Shyne Speaks on Diddy Doc: 'Used as Scapegoat'
18 Feb
Summary
- Rapper Shyne was not interviewed for the Diddy docuseries.
- Shyne accused Combs of derailing his life and being a scapegoat.
- Combs accused doc producers of using 'stolen' footage.

A new four-part docuseries, produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and directed by Alexandria Stapleton, examines Sean "Diddy" Combs' career and recent legal troubles. While many former associates were interviewed, rapper Shyne, born Jamal Barrow, was not. Shyne, who was once signed to Combs' Bad Boy Records, has spoken out about the series.
In 2024, Shyne released his own documentary, "The Honorable Shyne," accusing Combs of derailing his life and using him as a "scapegoat" in a 1999 nightclub shooting. Combs was acquitted of charges related to the incident, while Shyne was convicted and served nine years in prison before being deported to Belize.