Former Bad Boy recording artist Shyne's name has been making the rounds in Hip-Hop since his performance on Sunday night's BET Awards as part of a Puff Daddy Tribute.

Shyne saw big success on Bad Boy in the wake of the murder of Notorious B.I.G., but after a nightclub shooting, he was sentenced to a decade in prison in 2001. After his 2009 release, the "Bad Boyz" rapper was deported to his native Belize where he now holds a position in the country's House of Representatives. Shyne spoke to Revolt on the BET Awards red carpet about his transition from rapper to politician.

"It was a miraculous journey," he said, "but certainly part of who I've always been. I've always been [a] servant to my fellow men and women. I've always been a leader, a visionary and activist."

He continued, "Even in my Hip-Hop era I was always trying to bring attention to the plight of the difficulties and struggles in urban America and now as the opposition leader in the House of Representatives I get to bring attention to many of the ills and challenges of all my country men and women, which is one of the greatest responsibilities and privileges I've had in my life."

In addition to his position in the House of Representatives, Shyne has also been named Ambassador of Music and has reportedly helped the Belizean music industry become more stable.