{"id":2446,"date":"2020-03-07T19:42:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T03:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/?p=2446"},"modified":"2026-01-10T17:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:07:59","slug":"shyheim-wu-tang-affiliate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/staging\/shyheim-wu-tang-affiliate\/","title":{"rendered":"Shyheim: Wu Tang Affiliate Prodigy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-324px|||-3px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"441\"><strong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"221\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shyheim<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, also known as <em data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"255\">the Rugged Child<\/em>, has been making the rounds on interviews since his release from prison. These appearances have given him space to reflect on his life, his career, and what he hopes to accomplish next.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"647\">By the age of 14, Shyheim was already being hailed as a prodigy. His poise, stage presence, and subject matter were far beyond his years. From the very beginning, he stood out as a rare talent in hip-hop.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"959\">Early in his career, two legends played key mentoring roles: <strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Big Daddy Kane<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"797\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RZA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, then known as Prince Rakeem of the <strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"875\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Wu-Tang Clan<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Their influence helped shape Shyheim\u2019s lyrical foundation and artistic confidence.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Shyheim \u2013 VladTV Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Shyheim on His Epic 1995 MSG Freestyle with Biggie, 2Pac, Big Daddy Kane at 14 (Part 2)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sRmACBH1tVo?start=207&#038;feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shyheim \u2013 AllHipHopTV Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Shyheim Rugged Talks Wu-Tang Relationship, Prison Bid, Book Ambitions, &amp; Will He Rap Again\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wyDzKLuyoFY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"660\">Even before releasing a single, <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"242\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shyheim<\/span><\/span><\/strong> was already making noise. In 1993, at just 14 years old, he showcased his skills during a memorable freestyle at <strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"397\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Madison Square Garden<\/span><\/span><\/strong> alongside <strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"449\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Big Daddy Kane<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Scoob Lover<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Notorious B.I.G.<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"582\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">2Pac<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. The moment is widely regarded as a significant milestone in hip-hop history.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"1064\">Later that year, Shyheim released his debut single, <strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"730\">\u201cOn and On.\u201d<\/strong> The track vividly painted a picture of the rugged environment he grew up in and immediately set him apart from other young artists of the era. The song gained even more credibility when it received a remix from legendary producer <strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1002\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">DJ Premier<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, further cementing Shyheim\u2019s status as a rising force in rap.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Big Daddy Kane \u2013 MSG Freestyle feat. Scoob Lover, Notorious B.I.G, 2Pac &amp; Shyheim<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Live Freestyle 95 (Big Scoob, Biggie, Tupac, Shyheim, Big Daddy Kane)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IZ9EJLV4WhE?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shyheim \u2013 On and On<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Shyheim - On and On (1994)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w9y31nQZgV0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shyheim \u2013 On and On (remix (prod. by DJ Premier)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Shyheim - On And On ( DJ Premier Remix ) &#039;&#039; Uncensored &#039;&#039;\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UVHBe5bU4DE?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"357\">In the spring of 1994, <strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"210\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shyheim<\/span><\/span><\/strong> released his debut album, <em data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"259\">AKA the Rugged Child<\/em>. The project confirmed that his early buzz was justified and showed maturity well beyond his age.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"564\">The track <strong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"386\">\u201cPass It Off\u201d<\/strong> served as the album\u2019s follow-up single. The remix featured his mentor, <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"499\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Big Daddy Kane<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, further validating Shyheim\u2019s place among established lyricists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"996\">Later that year, Shyheim appeared on Kane\u2019s posse cut <strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"641\">\u201cShow and Prove,\u201d<\/strong> sharing the mic with <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"704\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Scoob Lover<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sauce Money<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"790\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ol&#8217; Dirty Bastard<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"837\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jay-Z<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Years later, it was revealed that Jay-Z had wanted Shyheim to appear on his debut album, <em data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"946\">Reasonable Doubt<\/em>, though the collaboration never came to fruition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1233\">To close out the year, Shyheim popped up on <strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1083\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lil Vicious<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u2019s single <strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1115\">\u201cLife of a Shorty\u201d<\/strong> alongside <strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1167\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Doug E. Fresh<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. The song became a staple in New York clubs throughout the 1990s.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Shyheim \u2013 Pass It Off (remix) feat. Big Daddy Kane<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Pass It Off (Underground Remix)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ySXLiYv3K_4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Big Daddy Kane \u2013 Show and Prove feat. Scoob Lover, Sauce Money, Shyheim, Jay-Z &amp; Ol\u2019Dirty Bastard<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Big Daddy Kane ft. Scoob, Sauce Money, Shyheim, Jay-Z., Ol&#039; Dirty Bastard - Show &amp; Prove (Explicit)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bpMpjrxNhB4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Lil Vicious \u2013 Life of a Shorty feat. Shyheim &amp; Doug E Fresh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Lil Vicious &amp; Shyheim- Life Of A Shorty(feat. Doug E. Fresh)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/stqHVLVXigU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"567\">Shyheim\u2019s 1996 sophomore album, <em data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"168\">The Lost Generation<\/em>, featured a much stronger <strong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"215\">Wu-Tang presence<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"258\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Raekwon<\/span><\/span><\/strong> appeared on the track <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"297\">\u201cYoung Godz\u201d<\/strong> alongside <strong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"349\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Killa Sin<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, the most notable member of the Wu-Tang affiliate group <strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"447\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Killarmy<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. The song was produced by <strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RZA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, further solidifying the album\u2019s Shaolin influence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"795\">Another standout from the project was <strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"627\">\u201cShaolin Style,\u201d<\/strong> which featured a memorable hook from <strong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"706\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Method Man<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. The track became one of the album\u2019s most recognizable songs and remains a fan favorite.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1130\">Around the same time, Shyheim recorded <strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"862\">\u201cStill Fades \u2019Em All,\u201d<\/strong> produced by <strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"916\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Redman<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and featuring <strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jamal<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Jamal, who was close in age to Shyheim, came from a similar background and matched him with mature, rugged lyricism that reflected their shared environment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Shyheim \u2013 Young Godz feat. Raekwon, Killa Sin &amp; others (prod. by Rza)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Young Godz\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4_uboyBR1zg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shyheim \u2013 Shaolin Style feat. Method Man<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Shyheim ft Method Man- Shaolin Style\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j9DaLhd0QCk?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Jamal \u2013 Still Fades em All feat. Shyheim (prod. by Redman)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Shyehim feat Jamal - Still Fades em All\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PKFypLK-D9c?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"443\">In the late 1990s, <strong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shyheim<\/span><\/span><\/strong> recorded the track <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"224\">\u201cFurious Anger\u201d<\/strong> with fellow prodigy <strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"286\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Big L<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, shortly before Big L\u2019s untimely passing. The collaboration later appeared on Shyheim\u2019s 1999 project, <em data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"399\">Manchild<\/em>, giving the song added weight in hindsight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"772\"><em data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"455\">Manchild<\/em> represented the culmination of Shyheim\u2019s long-standing relationship with the <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"574\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Wu-Tang Clan<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. The album was executively produced by <strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"655\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">RZA<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and released through <strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"718\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Wu-Tang Records<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, cementing Shyheim\u2019s place within the Wu-Tang legacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"961\">To close out the project, <strong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"841\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Method Man<\/span><\/span><\/strong> reunited with Shyheim on <strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"898\">\u201cAm I My Brother\u2019s Keeper,\u201d<\/strong> marking another chapter in their ongoing creative partnership.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Big L \u2013 Furious Anger feat. Shyheim<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Big L - Furious Anger\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P3RwwoG3EsY?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Shyheim \u2013 Am I My Brother\u2019s Keeper feat. Method Man<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Am I My Brothers Keeper\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RsayRhpEYz8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"412\">Over the past two decades, <strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"220\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shyheim<\/span><\/span><\/strong> has continued to release music, though much of it has gone overlooked. During that time, he also faced ongoing challenges within the legal system, which disrupted his momentum and visibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"775\">Still, the facts remain impressive. By the age of 20, Shyheim had already released three albums and collaborated with some of hip-hop\u2019s finest artists. He earned respect for his presence, lyrical ability, and natural talent\u2014qualities that consistently set him apart from his peers. Few artists have ever delivered at such a high level so early in their careers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"888\">Now, it appears Shyheim is ready to remind listeners why he was once regarded as a prodigy at such a young age.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"mAMf2Z5weS\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/nas-and-wu-tang-clan-wu-tang-affiliate\/\">Nas and Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Tang Affiliate<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Nas and Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Tang Affiliate&#8221; &#8212; Hip Hop News Journal\" src=\"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/nas-and-wu-tang-clan-wu-tang-affiliate\/embed\/#?secret=Iwe6HR38pp#?secret=mAMf2Z5weS\" data-secret=\"mAMf2Z5weS\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"K6881g6tZY\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/dj-muggs-and-wu-tang-clan-soul-assassin-affiliation\/\">DJ Muggs and Wu-Tang Clan: Soul Assassin Affiliation<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;DJ Muggs and Wu-Tang Clan: Soul Assassin Affiliation&#8221; &#8212; Hip Hop News Journal\" src=\"https:\/\/hiphopnewsjournal.com\/dj-muggs-and-wu-tang-clan-soul-assassin-affiliation\/embed\/#?secret=reprCd8i0D#?secret=K6881g6tZY\" data-secret=\"K6881g6tZY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-324px|||-3px||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]&nbsp; Shyheim, also known as the Rugged Child, has been making the rounds on interviews since his release from prison. 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