Former Bad Boy rapper Shyne has won a seat in Belize’s House of Representatives.
Shyne announced his victory in an Instagram post on Thursday following the country’s November 11 general election.
He was previously nominated by the United Democratic Party to represent the constituency of Mesopotamia in Belize City.
Shyne took to Instagram and wrote,
FROM HIP HOP TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES!!!
Thank you MESOPOTAMIA!!! It is with the greatest humility that I accept this victory for us!
The Belize-born and New York-raised artist will take over his uncle Hon. Michael Finnegan’s seat, who announced he would not be seeking re-election back in 2017, reports Revolt.
Finnegan previously expressed his support for Shyne in hopes that he would replace him.
The rapper is also the son of Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow, who made history as the nation’s first Black prime minister in 2008.
Shyne, who was born Jamal Michael Barrow but is now known as Moses Michael Levi Barrow is best known for his 2000 singles “Bonnie & Shyne” and “Bad Boyz”.
He also wrote and performed on many multi platinum albums such as Usher’s “Confessions”, Lil Wayne’s “Carter IV” and Diddy’s “Forever”.
Prior to being elected, Shyne served as Belize’s Ambassador of Music.
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