Beanie Sigel's name derives from the street in Philadelphia where he was raised, "Sigel Street," and "Beans" is what people used to call him as a child. Beanie also founded the group and label State Property as well as the clothing company.
Sigel's debut LP, The Truth, was released February 28, 2000 on Roc-A-Fella Records. The album received a gold plaque for hits like "The Truth" and "Remember The Days" featuring Eve. His second album The Reason was released in mid-2001. The Reason was lighter material compared to his debut album and introduced the world to his own rap group State Property. Beanie Sigel helped launch the careers of fellow Philly rappers Freeway, Peedi Crakk and the Young Gunz.
Around 2001, Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss of the Ruff Ryders were involved in a beef that stemmed from Jada claiming rappers from Beans' home city of Philly were simply signed because they were a hot fashion among major labels, which to some extent was true at the time. Sigel took offense to this, and they sent several tracks back and forth. Eventually Styles P. (D-Block} and Jay-Z got involved, and Beans even called out DMX, who never responded.
The beef went on even after Russell Simmons, owner at the time of Def Jam (the label which Roc-A-Fella was under and Ruff Ryders was affiliated with through DMX) made the two declare a brief truce and Jay-Z apologized to Jadakiss and bowed out. Disses finally stopped flying after Sigel released a scathing diss track over Jada's "Put Ya Hands Up" beat, recalling when the LOX wore shiny suits in a Bad Boy video, among other things.
Sigel also was involved in directing his first movie State Property, the popular direct-to-video film produced by Roc-A-Films. The State Property clothing line was also created by Sigel.
The third album The B. Coming was released on March 28, 2005 under Dame Dash Music Group and features production from The Neptunes, Just Blaze, and Bink!, among others, with guest appearances by State Property, Redman, Snoop Dogg and usual suspects Cam'ron and Jay-Z. The album was recorded in the weeks between his sentencing and imprisonment and was released after he was locked up; he was released a few months ago.
While he was in jail, it is said none of the State Property members except for Oschino Vazquez came to visit him. He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released. When the split between Roc-A-Fella owners occured, Dame made it clear that Beanie's intentions were to move State Property to his new Dame Dash Music Group.
However, all members except for, again, Oschino, chose to go with Jay-Z. When questioned, they claimed they were signed by Jay and never needed State Property or Beanie Sigel to make them popular. When he was released from jail, Beans had a few choice words for his friends, claiming "I still love them like brothers...I just don't know if we can make music again."
It was thought that Beans had chosen to sign with Dame; however, this is unclear, as he was present at Jay-Z's I Declare War concert in 2005, and has said he now has his own State Property Records under Jay-Z's Def Jam.
In September, 2005, a jury acquitted him of charges that he nearly shot to death a man on a crowded city street two years ago. In August, Sigel left federal prison after serving nearly a year on a federal weapons charge that stemmed from a 2002 traffic stop in Philadelphia.
Sigel also has fallen behind in child-support payments. He was briefly jailed in November until he paid $27,000 in child support and $2,000 in fines, but seems to be paying off his debts.
With the case behind him, Sigel now plans to "make music, make movies and work on his clothing line," said his attorney, Fortunato N. Perri Jr. The case was the last in a series of criminal charges against Sigel, who has a long arrest record dating back to his days growing up in South Philadelphia.
On Tuesday, January 10, 2006, Sigel was convicted of assault for a fight in 2003. He agreed with the prosecutor's version of events, and was convicted of misdemeanor simple assault. He was immediately sentenced to two years probation plus $180 in court costs.
The charges stem from an argument between Sigel and a man who said the rapper punched him in both eyes, breaking his left eye socket, during a January 2003 argument outside a Chinese restaurant.
Beanie Sigel is the co-creator of "The Playpen", a new animated series with writer/producers, Brian Ash and Myles Reiff. The show follows the misadventures of a group of hard-headed tykes in a maximum security daycare center called, The State Nursery.
Bread & Butter
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Ya know, you give a man a reason for living
Not to mention, you take my picture
Now baby, but I give it to you because I love you
Ya know cause the things that I feel so proud about
The things that you do
Ya know, like runnin' my car into telephone poles
Plus ? I didn't get mad did I?
W-W-When I tried to take my clothes to the cleaners
and on the way out
My very best pinstripe caught a nail
I didn't get mad
I was proud because you thought, enough of your man
To be in such a hurry
It made me feel grand, yes it did
Uh I need you, I just need you
Uh
You know I was you're bread you're butter
And I ain't talkin' bout that bread I fucked up on you
Cause in my head man I swore I lucked up
Wasn't countin' all the butter I spreaded on you
So true now, why would I play you bitch I made you
I'm not talkin' bout the things that I gave you
Clothes wit the labels, I brought you round Hov and da label
Spring water while holdin' you're age koo
No I ain't tryin' to degrade you
But you was a lost little girl n you're world boo I saved you
Ya pop owe me a favor, I basically raised you
From squada to Bentley-whippin'
Ain't have to watch Cribs to see how I was livin'
Me, so blinded ain't see the Robin Givens in you
Huh, shoulda seen the Ginger in you
Tried to off Beans like Rothstein? Go figure
Youu take my dough, spend wit the next nigga you crazy bitch?
And dis was the one I trusted
Who would ever think she would spread like mustard
Bitch I was your bread and butter
You shoulda tucked that bread and butter
Ya know what? Dis shit funny to me
It ain't nuttin but money to me
You lookin' hungry to me
But I was your bread and butter
Bitch shoulda tucked that bread and butter
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You got the whole town laughin' at me, silly he
Silly to see got me feelin' silly like Denise like
Oh what could it be in you, I see
N dis young P-Y-T
She got me L-O-V, E-T-K-O'd
Uh, like Teddy P. whatever she say goes
But I'm, ready to (Turn Off The Lights)
Close the door, on my pretty young need I more
Now peep game wit 'em, need, I, more
Gimme that, E thy or
No Beanie Mac don't play dat crap wit these whores
She want me missin' her (in my room) like the O-J's homes
But I'm on to my zone like O.J. Jones
Beano brown, cancel dis bitch, I'll buy another one
It's my world you lil' squirrel tryna get a nut bitch
Do you- what bitch? Lil smut bitch
Got you're name ringin', spreadin' like mustard
And I'm supposed to trust it after he touched it?
I told dat ass (slow down) like Puba
Now you're days are gray like the 4 pound Ruga
Bread and Butter, see I was you're bread and butter
F'laaay baby ya hips is gettin' big
Now you gettin thin you don't care about you're whip
Cause I was you're bread and butter
Shoulda tucked dat bread and butter
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So proud, of you a'ye-ah
I gotta say it loud, yes I do, a'yeah (yeah yeah)
When you do (do) What you do (do)
How do you know, What you know
Aw, shame on you
I need you (oh oh)
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Yeah
Now you know I was you're bread and butter
You had a shot to be my baby mother
Ain't no sorry I ain't Ruben Studdard
I can't apologize, it's multi-platinum time
Takin' all my shit and sendin' you back to you're moms cryin
So don't cry baby dry, ya eyes
You tried to get all greasy like you super-size fries
So, pack ya shit
Leave the whip
It's been nice but listen ma I gotta defrost ya ice
Thats rite
I told that ass (slow down) like Puba
Now you're days are gray like the 4 pound Ruga
Bread and Butter, see I was you're bread and butter
F'laaay baby ya hips is gettin' big
Now you gettin thin you don't care about you're whip
Cause I was you're bread and butter
Shoulda tucked that bread and butter
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Bread and Butter
Bread and Butter
Bread and Butter
Bread and Butter
In Beanie Sigel's song Bread & Butter, he speaks to a lover who has betrayed him despite all the sacrifices he has made for her. He begins by expressing his love for her and how she has given him a reason to live. Despite the inconveniences she has caused him, such as running his car into telephone poles and tearing his very best pinstripe clothes, he is proud to be with her. But then he begins to talk about how he made her, how he was her bread and butter. He gave her everything from clothes with labels to introducing her to Hov and the label. She was a lost little girl in her world, and he saved her. But instead of being grateful, she ended up spending his money with another man. He feels betrayed and ultimately ends things with her.
The song showcases Beanie Sigel's frustration and hurt over a lost love. The symbolism behind bread and butter is that it represents the foundation of a relationship, something that is meant to be reliable and trustworthy. He feels like he has been taken advantage of and that she has forgotten all that he has done for her. The repetitive use of "bread and butter" also speaks to the idea that this love was meant to be a staple in his life but has now turned into a source of hurt and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling
Sweetheart
Ya know, you give a man a reason for living
You bring purpose to a man's life
Not to mention, you take my picture
And you capture my image
Now baby, but I give it to you because I love you
But I willingly give it to you because of my love for you
Ya know cause the things that I feel so proud about
I feel immense pride in
The things that you do
The actions you take
Ya know, like runnin' my car into telephone poles
For example, crashing my car into telephone poles
Plus? I didn't get mad did I?
And did I get angry? No, I didn't
Y-Y-y'member, 'member when
Remember when
W-W-When I tried to take my clothes to the cleaners
When I attempted to take my clothes to the dry cleaners
and on the way out
And as I was leaving
My very best pinstripe caught a nail
My favorite pinstriped garment got snagged
I didn't get mad
But I didn't get angry
I was proud because you thought, enough of your man
Instead, I felt proud because it showed that you valued me
To be in such a hurry
To be in a rush
It made me feel grand, yes it did
It made me feel incredible
Uh I need you, I just need you
I need you, I simply need you
You know I was you're bread you're butter
You know I was your main support system
And I ain't talkin' bout that bread I fucked up on you
And I'm not referring to the mistake I made on a financial level
Cause in my head man I swore I lucked up
In my mind, I believed I had struck gold
Wasn't countin' all the butter I spreaded on you
I didn't realize all the negative effects of my actions on you
So true now, why would I play you bitch I made you
So it's true, why would I deceive you when I was the one who built you up
I'm not talkin' bout the things that I gave you
I'm not referring to the material possessions I provided for you
Clothes wit the labels, I brought you round Hov and da label
Designer clothing that I introduced you to, and I connected you with Jay-Z and his record label
Spring water while holdin' you're age koo
I even made sure you drank the finest water while maintaining your youthful appearance
No I ain't tryin' to degrade you
I'm not attempting to belittle you
But you was a lost little girl n you're world boo I saved you
But you were a lost girl, and in your world, I rescued you
Ya pop owe me a favor, I basically raised you
Your father owes me a debt of gratitude because I practically raised you
From squada to Bentley-whippin'
From a squad status to driving a Bentley
Ain't have to watch Cribs to see how I was livin'
You didn't have to watch the show Cribs to see my lavish lifestyle
Me, so blinded ain't see the Robin Givens in you
I was so blinded that I didn't see the negative aspects of your character
Huh, shoulda seen the Ginger in you
I should have recognized the conniving nature in you
Tried to off Beans like Rothstein? Go figure
You attempted to harm me like Rothstein? It's ironic
Youu take my dough, spend wit the next nigga you crazy bitch?
You took my money and spent it with another man, you're insane bitch?
And dis was the one I trusted
And you were the one I trusted
Who would ever think she would spread like mustard
Who would have imagined that you would spread rumors about me
Bitch I was your bread and butter
I was your main source of support
You shoulda tucked that bread and butter
You should have kept that support close to you
Ya know what? Dis shit funny to me
You know what? This situation seems amusing to me
It ain't nuttin but money to me
It's nothing more than money to me
You lookin' hungry to me
You seem desperate for money
But I was your bread and butter
But I was the one who provided for you
Bitch shoulda tucked that bread and butter
You should have cherished that support
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You got the whole town laughin' at me, silly he
The entire town is laughing at me, thinking I'm foolish
Silly to see got me feelin' silly like Denise like
It's absurd to witness, making me feel foolish like Denise
Oh what could it be in you, I see
Oh, what could it be about you, I can see
N dis young P-Y-T
And this young pretty young thing
She got me L-O-V, E-T-K-O'd
She has me completely infatuated with love
Uh, like Teddy P. whatever she say goes
Like Teddy Pendergrass, I'm willing to do whatever she says
But I'm, ready to (Turn Off The Lights)
But now, I'm ready to end the relationship
Close the door, on my pretty young need I more
Close the door on my beautiful, but needy partner
Now peep game wit 'em, need, I, more
Now pay attention to the game I'm about to share, I need more
Gimme that, E thy or
Give me that ecstasy or
No Beanie Mac don't play dat crap wit these whores
Beanie Sigel doesn't tolerate that behavior with these promiscuous women
She want me missin' her (in my room) like the O-J's homes
She wants me to yearn for her presence, just like O.J. Simpson did in prison
But I'm on to my zone like O.J. Jones
But I'm focused on my own path, just like O.J. Simpson's lawyer, Johnnie Cochran
Beano brown, cancel dis bitch, I'll buy another one
Beano Brown will move on from this woman and find a new one
It's my world you lil' squirrel tryna get a nut bitch
It's my world, and you're just a small-time hustler trying to take advantage
Do you- what bitch? Lil smut bitch
Do you think you can fool me, you promiscuous woman
Got you're name ringin', spreadin' like mustard
I made your name famous, spreading like gossip
And I'm supposed to trust it after he touched it?
And I'm expected to believe it after he had his way with you?
I told dat ass (slow down) like Puba
I warned you to slow down, just like Puba
Now you're days are gray like the 4 pound Ruga
Now your days are filled with sadness and danger
Bread and Butter, see I was your bread and butter
Bread and butter, I was the main support in your life
F'laaay baby ya hips is gettin' big
Damn baby, your hips are getting large
Now you gettin thin you don't care about you're whip
Now you're losing weight and you don't care about your car
Cause I was your bread and butter
Because I was your main support
Shoulda tucked dat bread and butter
You should have held onto that support
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So proud, of you a'ye-ah
So proud of you, oh yes
I gotta say it loud, yes I do, a'yeah (yeah yeah)
I have to say it loudly, yes I do
When you do (do) What you do (do)
When you do what you do
How do you know, What you know
How do you acquire your knowledge
Aw, shame on you
Oh, shame on you
I need you (oh oh)
I need you
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Now you know I was your bread and butter
Now you know I was the main support in your life
You had a shot to be my baby mother
You had a chance to be the mother of my child
Ain't no sorry I ain't Ruben Studdard
I'm not going to apologize like Ruben Studdard
I can't apologize, it's multi-platinum time
I can't apologize, I'm at the peak of my success
Takin' all my shit and sendin' you back to your mom crying
Taking all my belongings and sending you back to your mother in tears
So don't cry baby dry, your eyes
So don't cry, baby, wipe away your tears
You tried to get all greasy like you super-size fries
You tried to act all slick, like supersized French fries
So, pack your shit
So, gather your belongings
Leave the whip
Leave the car
It's been nice but listen ma I gotta defrost your ice
It has been nice, but listen, I need to melt your icy demeanor
That's right
That's correct
I told that ass (slow down) like Puba
I warned you to slow down, just like Puba
Now you're days are gray like the 4 pound Ruga
Now your days are filled with sadness and danger
Bread and Butter, see I was your bread and butter
Bread and butter, I was the main support in your life
F'laaay baby ya hips is gettin' big
Damn baby, your hips are getting large
Now you gettin thin you don't care about your whip
Now you're losing weight and you don't care about your car
Cause I was your bread and butter
Because I was your main support
Shoulda tucked that bread and butter
You should have held onto that support
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Bread and Butter
Bread and Butter
Bread and Butter
Bread and Butter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DWIGHT GRANT, JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON, JUSTIN GREGORY SMITH, MAXWELL DIXON
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on special delivery (nas & d-block diss)
State prop!! Heavy hitta suckaaaaa