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Shyne announces homecoming concert celebrating 25th anniversary of debut album

Story by Preezy Brown

Feb 11 • 2 min read • Updated 1d ago

Homecoming Show: Shyne will perform at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn on May 2, 2026, at 9 PM EST, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut album.
Tickets & Presale: Pre-sale starts Feb 12 at 10 AM EST with code ROSE, general sale begins Feb 13 at 10 AM EST.
Legacy & Hits: His self-titled debut (2000) reached No. 5 on Billboard 200, certified Gold, featuring classics like "Bad Boyz", "Bonnie & Shyne", and "That's Gangsta".

Shyne Announces Homecoming Concert Celebrating 25th Anniversary Of Debut Album

Shyne is heading back to where it all began.

The Belizean emcee and politician have announced a special homecoming performance at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 9 PM EST.

The show will not only mark his long-awaited return to the borough that raised him but also celebrate the 25th anniversary of his self-titled debut album, a project that cemented his place in hip-hop history.

Pre-sale tickets will be available February 12 at 10 AM EST with the code ROSE, while general on sale begins Friday, February 13 at 10 AM EST.

"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," the gruff-voiced emcee said in a statement accompanying the news.

Released by Bad Boy Records on September 26, 2000, Shyne debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified Gold by the RIAA.

The album spawned standout singles including "Bad Boyz" and "Bonnie & Shyne," both featuring Barrington Levy, as well as "That's Gangsta," records that helped define the gritty sound of early-2000s New York rap.

While incarcerated for his role in the 1999 Club New York shooting, Shyne released his sophomore album, Godfather Buried Alive, in August 2004 following a reported $3 million deal with Def Jam. The project debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, selling 158,000 copies in its first week.

His remarkable journey was further chronicled in The Honorable Shyne, a documentary released in November 2024, highlighting his meteoric rise, fall, and evolution into public service.

Purchase tickets to Shyne’s 25th anniversary show here.