Kaylah Walton
Sean “Diddy” Combs has issued a cease-and-desist notice concerning the documentary The Honorable Shyne, which discusses the life and controversies surrounding his former protégé, Shyne, also known as Moses Barrow.
Sources in Diddy’s camp informed Page Six that this letter aims not to block the film’s November 18 debut on Hulu, but to clarify the facts regarding the notorious 1999 nightclub shooting that involved both individuals.
The film portrays Shyne’s assertion that he was scapegoated for the shooting incident at the nightclub, which resulted in three injuries.
Shyne faced charges, including assault and was sentenced to 10 years, serving about nine before his release in 2009.
In contrast, Diddy was acquitted of charges related to weapons and bribery connected to the event.
While some witnesses claimed Diddy discharged a firearm, these allegations were not proven in court. In the documentary, Shyne claims Diddy influenced witness testimonies against him, a notion he believes has only recently gained attention.
“When I brought it up [back then], everyone was enjoying themselves with Diddy, while I was left to suffer in prison,” Shyne reveals in the film.
Now involved in politics as the Leader of the Opposition in Belize, Shyne has reflected on his choice not to accuse Diddy, stating it was based on “integrity about character.”
“I thought I was shielding him,” Shyne remarked, but has since reconsidered Diddy’s involvement during the trial.
Diddy’s Response and Legal Team’s Statements
Diddy’s lawyers have firmly rejected Shyne’s claims. “Mr. Combs categorically denies Mr. Barrow’s allegations… These accusations are absolutely false,” a spokesperson told Page Six.
They acknowledged respect for Shyne’s political endeavors but expressed disappointment in his revisiting these charges.
