Shyne Announces First-Ever Headlining Concert in Brooklyn Homecoming

The Belizean rapper-turned-politician will perform at Kings Theatre in May 2026, his first show in New York in over 25 years.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Shyne, the former Bad Boy rapper who went from Grammy-winning artist to Belize's opposition party leader, has announced his first-ever headlining concert. The show will take place on May 2, 2026 at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, marking his long-awaited return to the New York stage after decades of being away in Belize following his deportation.

Why it matters

Shyne's story is one of the most unique in hip-hop history - from rising to fame on Bad Boy Records, to a highly publicized legal case that sent him to prison and then deportation, and now his current role as a political leader in Belize. This concert represents a major milestone in his career, as he finally gets to headline a show in the city where he first made his name.

The details

Shyne's self-titled debut album was released in 2000, earning him a Grammy nomination. However, his career was derailed shortly after when he was involved in a high-profile shooting incident in New York City that led to a 10-year prison sentence and eventual deportation to his native Belize. Now, over 25 years later, Shyne is returning to the New York stage to perform songs from his classic album and potentially new material as part of a larger comeback effort.

  • Shyne's concert is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9 pm EST.
  • Ticket pre-sale begins on February 12, 2026 at 10 am EST with the code 'ROSE'.
  • General ticket sales open on February 13, 2026 at 10 am EST.

The players

Shyne

A Belizean rapper who rose to fame on Bad Boy Records in the early 2000s, before being sent to prison and deported to Belize, where he later became the leader of the opposition United Democratic Party.

Cam'ron

A fellow New York rapper who Shyne has said he wants to join him on stage for the Brooklyn homecoming concert.

Ma$e

Another New York rapper that Shyne has expressed interest in having join him for the concert.

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What they’re saying

“It is surreal to return to the stage in the neighborhood where I grew up for a night of performances celebrating classic raw hip hop.”

— Shyne

“No way I could perform in New York and not have you on stage.”

— Shyne

“What I wanna do is create new music for the the TV series. So not a soundtrack, but an album. Then, for the motion picture, we'll do another album.”

— Shyne

What’s next

Shyne plans to hit the road and release two additional albums in 2026 as part of a larger comeback effort, in addition to exploring opportunities in television and film.

The takeaway

Shyne's return to the New York stage after over 25 years away represents a remarkable comeback for the former Bad Boy rapper, who overcame a high-profile legal case, prison sentence, and deportation to Belize to eventually become a political leader in his home country. This concert will be a celebration of his musical legacy and a chance for him to reconnect with his roots in the city that launched his career.