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Freedom was fleeting yesterday for Shyne, whose promising recording career was cut short following a shoot-out at a Manhattan club in 1999. The rapper was found guilty of multiple charges stemming from the incident (which also involved then-boss Diddy and Jennifer Lopez), and served nine years before his release from prison yesterday. Ironically, Shyne is now being held by Immigration officials, as he may be set for deportation to his native Belize due to his felony record.

Though Shyne previously accused Diddy of influencing testimony against him, the Bad Boy CEO told Hot 97 that he’d recently spoken with his former mentee. “He sounded like he was in good spirits,” said Diddy. “I know he can’t wait to get home.” Shyne was briefly signed to Def Jam Records during his sentence, but dropped after his 2004 album (made of previously-recorded material) failed.

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