Former Bad Boy rapper Moses “Shyne” Barrow is elected to Belize’s House of Representatives!
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The former rapper was elected into the political position on Wednesday and will represent the Mesopotamia District in Belize City. Although his rap career was cut short after serving 14 years in prison in relation to a 1999 shooting involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and his then-girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez. He was convicted of attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment but turned his life around after his release from prison.
Shyne announced his win and thanked his supporters for voting. He started his political journey by serving as Belize’s Ambassador of Music. His father, Dean Barrow, served as the country’s first Black Prime Minister.
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“Thank you MESOPOTAMIA!!! It is with the greatest humility that I accept this victory for us! We won today! This victory is for all those who are just like me in Mesopotamia, Belize, and the world over! All those who have taken a fall! All those who have stumbled on their life’s journey. We all fall! But to get up and walk, run and rise again is the purpose of life!We are all destined to be challenged but we are all capable of overcoming those challenges! My story is testament of human fortitude! We all have what I have!”
Diddy supported Shyne’s political endeavors back in June in an Instagram post and wrote, “BELIZE 🇧🇿 I’m so proud of my brother @shyne_bz and the journey he is on. He is running for the House of Representatives and needs your support. #BadBoy4Life ✊🏿🖤”