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Shyheim

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Shyheim
Shyheim in 2011
Born
Shyheim Dionel Franklin

(1977-11-14) November 14, 1977 (age 47)[1][2]
Staten Island, New York City, U.S.[1][2]
Other namesThe Rugged Child[3]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • actor
Years active1993–present
RelativesGhostface Killah (cousin)[4]
Musical career
Genres
Labels

Shyheim Dionel Franklin (born November 14, 1977) is an American rapper from New York better known simply as Shyheim. He initially gained fame as a teenager, releasing his debut album AKA the Rugged Child at the age of 16 in 1994. He has spent the majority of his career affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan, frequently collaborating with Method Man and Ghostface Killah.[5]

As a teenager, Shyheim was considered one of hip hop's brightest prospects, being referred to as a "Wunderkind"[6] and a "prodigy",[5] even being admired by fellow rappers such as Jay-Z, who said he "looked up to him" in admiration in his autobiography Decoded.[7][8]

After 1996's The Lost Generation, Shyheim's career saw a string of underperforming releases over the next eighteen years, and was finally derailed due to a hit-and-run conviction. He was released from prison in early 2020.[9]

Career

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Music

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Shyheim's Virgin Records debut, AKA the Rugged Child. It included the single "On and On" the video of which featured Method Man,[10] and the album rose to number 7 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart.

Shyheim joined others, notably the Fugees, to provide a free concert to deaf children in a summer camp in 1996.[11]

Shyheim released another album in 1996, The Lost Generation, which featured members of G.P. Wu and Brooklyn Zu.[12] He also shared the stage with the Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Scoob and Big Daddy Kane at Madison Square Garden, for a live freestyle session.[6][9] He also made an appearance on Big Daddy Kane's "Show & Prove," which featured Ol' Dirty Bastard, Sauce Money, Scoob and Jay-Z.[10]

Shyheim resumed his career after almost a decade and released subsequent albums on the label he founded, Bottom Up Records.[5] His next few albums drew little notice. Shyheim released his sixth solo album, Disrespectfully Speaking, October 2009 on his label Bottom Up Records.[5]

Acting

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Shyheim starred in the video for TLC's "Waterfalls".[10]

He has had roles in films such as the 1996 Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Jim Brown, and Richard Roundtree vehicle Original Gangstas,[13][failed verification][14] In Too Deep,[15][10] and The Preacher's Wife[9][10] and he also starred in the television show The Parent Hood.[9] Shyheim appeared in a small role in the prequel Carlito's Way: Rise to Power.[9]

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In July 2002, Shyheim was sentenced to a year in prison after second degree attempted robbery. On November 4, 2003, Shyheim was released from prison.[citation needed]

In January 2014, Shyheim turned himself into authorities facing charges for leaving the scene of an accident during a hit-and-run accident that left one person dead.[10] On August 21, 2014, Shyheim was sentenced to 14 years in prison after he pled guilty to second degree manslaughter. He also received a concurrent term of seven years for a gun conviction, and is subject to five years' post release supervision.[16][17] On January 6, 2020, Shyheim was released from prison after serving a five year sentence.[18][19]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • AKA the Rugged Child (1994) number 52 Billboard 200; number 7 R&B/Hip Hop
  • The Lost Generation (1996) number 63 Billboard 200; number 10 R&B/ Hip Hop
  • Manchild (1999)
  • The Greatest Story Never Told (2004)
  • Enter the Bottom (2008)
  • Disrespectfully Speaking (2009)

Guest Features

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Year Title Album Artist(s)
1994 Show & Prove[20] Daddy's Home Big Daddy Kane, Jay-Z, Sauce Money, Scoob Lover, ODB
Life of a Shorty[21] Destination Brooklyn Vicious
1996 What Does It Mean?[22] Diamond in the Ruff Ruffa
Word Is Bond[23] 702 702
It's You That's on My Mind (Remix)[24] Non-album single Quandon, Smooth
Blackberry Molasses (Amiri Remix)[25] Non-album single Mista
Lover's Groove (Get Hooked Remix)[26] Non-album single Immature
1997 Soul in the Hole[27] Soul in the Hole (soundtrack) Wu All-Stars
1998 Co-Defendant[28] The Swarm Hell Razah
2000 One Four Love Pt. 2[29] Hip Hop for Respect Rockness, Cappadonna, Channel Live, Crunch Lo, Wise Intelligent
2001 Big Business[30] The Yin and the Yang Cappadonna
2002 Get at Me The Sting[31][32][33] Two da Road, Black Knights
When You Come Home —
G.A.T. Black Knights, 12' 0clock, North Star, RZA, Solomon Childs
The Proem[34] Under tha Influence DJ Quik, Hi-C Talib Kweli

Filmography

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. MUZE. p. 439. ISBN 9780195313734.
  2. ^ a b "Shyheim". AllMusic. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. ^ Williams, Kiani (April 20, 2019). "Shyheim: Recognizing the Rugged Child". Rock The Bells. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  4. ^ Lars Brandle (January 9, 2014). "Rapper Shyheim Franklin Arrested After New Year's Day Hit-And-Run Death". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d Sryon, HipHopDX - (December 31, 2009). "Shyheim Talks "Disrespectfully Speaking," Bottom Up Records". Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "20 Years Later: Why 2Pac's 'Hit 'Em Up' Is the Greatest Diss Song of All Time". June 4, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  7. ^ "In Case You've Been Missing…Shyheim - XXL". November 18, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  8. ^ "Shyheim Speaks On Decoded Mention". November 10, 2010. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Rapper Shyheim Franklin is still in the game, despite his share of ups and downs". November 5, 2009. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  10. ^ a b c d e f Markman, Rob (January 9, 2014). "Wu-Tang Affiliate Shyheim Faces Felony Charges In Fatal Hit And Run". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  11. ^ "The Fresh Air Fund;Meeting Urban Musicians At a Camp in the Country". The New York Times. July 21, 1996. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  12. ^ "Shyheim". Discogs. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  13. ^ "Middle-Aged Vigilantes: The Gang Has Grown Up". The New York Times. May 11, 1996. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  14. ^ Staff, Hollywood.com (May 23, 2014). "Shyheim Franklin - Biography and Filmography". Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  15. ^ Greg, Grouchy (April 25, 1999). "New Shyheim Album Due". Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  16. ^ Donnelly, Frank (August 21, 2014). "Rapper Shyheim Franklin sentenced to up to 14 years in fatal hit-and-run". SILive.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  17. ^ Muhammad, Latifah (August 23, 2014). "Shyheim Franklin Sentenced to 14 Years for Hit-and-Run". BET.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  18. ^ Spezzamonte, Irene (January 8, 2020). "Wu-Tang-affiliated rapper Shyheim Franklin out of prison after fatal hit-and-run conviction". SILive.com. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  19. ^ Moorwood, Victoria (January 7, 2020). "Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Shyheim released from prison: He served a five-year bid". REVOLT.tv. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
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