Diddy disputes claims in documentary about Shyne with cease-and-desist letter

Sean "Diddy" Combs has sent a cease-and-desist letter regarding the recent documentary The Honorable Shyne, which chronicles the life and controversies of his former protege, Shyne, now known as Moses Barrow.

However, sources close to Diddy told Page Six that the letter was not meant to halt the release of the film, which premiered on Hulu on November 18, but rather to ensure factual accuracy about the infamous 1999 Manhattan nightclub shooting that involved both men.

The documentary highlights Shyne's claim that he was made the "fall guy" for the events at the nightclub, where a shooting left three people injured.

Shyne was convicted on charges including assault and reckless endangerment and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, serving almost nine before his release in 2009.

Diddy, on the other hand, was acquitted of weapons and bribery charges connected to the case.

Witnesses had alleged that he fired a weapon, but the claims were not substantiated in court. In the film, Shyne alleges that Diddy orchestrated witness testimony against him, claiming this betrayal has only recently gained public recognition.

"Because when I said it [at the time], everyone was partying and having a great time with Diddy while I was left to rot in prison," Shyne states in the documentary.

Shyne, now a politician serving as the Leader of the Opposition in Belize, has opened up about his decision not to implicate Diddy, citing "integrity about character" as the reason he kept silent.

"I thought I was protecting him," Shyne said, but now feels differently about Diddy's role in the trial.

Diddy's denial and legal team response

Diddy's legal team has strongly denied Shyne's allegations. "Mr. Combs categorically denies Mr. Barrow's allegations... These claims are unequivocally false," a representative told Page Six.

He also expressed his appreciation for Shyne's political career but lamented his revisiting of these accusations.