if #SHYNE being a trending topic on twitter isnt a show of anticipation and exitment for his release, then i dont know what is:

Writing via Twitter, many Artist shared there thoughts on shynes release.

“Somebody gettin outta jail is like a Hood Holiday…,” Fab wrote. “Welcome Home Shyne Po…Brooklyn Love.” (Fabolous’ Twitter)

Red shows love to the? fellow Brooklyn resident.

“welcome home to my flatbush comrad shyne po!!!” (Red Cafe’s Twitter)

Washington, DC-based rapper Wale speaks on Shyne’s release.

“shyne got out today…its gonna be a wonderful day,” he wrote. (Wale’s Twitter)

So Today is the day (October 6), rapper Shyne will be released from prison after serving? a 9 year bid on assault & attempted murder charges. Now if you all remember at the time of his sentencing in 2001, Shyne has secured a gold debut album, and was poised to have a successful career run but that all quickly switched up in light of his lock up.

-In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop, Sean “Diddy” combs spoke on his former artits? release and their current relationship.

?Shyne is not signed to Bad Boy anymore,? Combs revealed to AllHipHop.com exclusively. ?I looked forward to this day. The whole situation was a tragic situation. He?s a young man that has a whole life ahead of him to live to be successful and to come out here and put his foot in the game.?

Like the initial bidding war that preceded his Bad Boy signing, Shyne?s new label home has been the subject of much media speculation.

Mogul Jay-Z denied meeting with the rapper, but acknowledged a Roc nation signing was a ?possibility? and there would likely be a future meeting.

On this matter, Diddy offered clarity on whether there would be further music projects between the two.

?I don?t have anything to do with his personal business or his career,? Combs told AllHipHop.com. ?As far as our relationship, only time will tell.?

Shyne, born Jamal Barrow, was sentenced to the lengthy stint in prison after a violent shootout inside of Club New York, while he attended a party with Combs and Combs? then girlfriend,Jennifer Lopez.

Both he and Combs stood trial for the shooting. Combs was acquitted during the sensational trial, while Shyne was found guilty.

According to Shyne?s lawyer, Oscar Michelin, the rapper is required to complete two and a half years of probation per a special request from New York?s Correction Department.

At press time, Shyne?s rumored 3rd album is set to be titled Godfather Exhumed.

UPDATE*

So we all saw the reports this afternoon, CBS was super early with reporting the following:

NEW YORK (CBS) New York Rapper Shyne was released from prison today after serving more than eight years for his role in a 1999 New York night club shooting involving mentor Sean ?P. Diddy? Combs and actress Jennifer Lopez.

A Clinton Correctional Facility staffer confirmed his release.

But MTV has followed up with:?.Shyne is actually still in federal custody, pending a review of his immigration status:

?Representatives for the rapper revealed to MTV News that the Brooklyn MC is being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an unspecified facility in Western New York State. Officials are determining whether or not to deport the rapper, who was born in Belize, a rep explained.

?Shyne is currently in federal custody while his future immigration status is determined,? the rep said in a message to MTV News. Shyne attorney Oscar Michelen emphasized to MTV News on Tuesday afternoon that Shyne has not been released, contrary to media reports.?