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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Flatline
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Uh Uh huh Uh Huh Uh
I'll box your fuckin' head off
Who gon' knock the kid off?
None of why'all which one of why'all come try me
I'll body little homeboy silence that sound boy
Come challenge me please I promise you a homi'
And I'm dipping in a bonnie' and I'm fresh out the county
So I hate for you to run up get one up in your stomach
That's one less bullet from my hundred shot UZ'
Put your finger in your gun shot wound
Run to spittle and tell 'em P Crack not COOL
He on that shit that 'ill make a dead man move
Stop train, airplanes fall dawg you gon' LOSE
I'm on my twist you on my list
I bring the wop out of the spot it's on like shit
That nigga crack back and imma pop off my blick
That nigga Mack back you need to hop off our dicks (BRAATT)
(Beanie Sigel)
Fresh out the federal cases I got several
About four or five just had to settle two
They said I try to show a nigga what the metal do
But didn't succeed the nigga still breath
Attempt please I would of hit him in his peas
With the Mac with the beam that got back in the breeze
Only clap from the neck up I'd let the heck-lar plug 'em
I don't think they made Kevlar scullys fuck it
I should of let the are touch him cuffed him
To the bumper drug him two city blocks
The juice in me and the henny shot
Four perks' and a ?hitter ock?
You shoot first if you get the drop
Your deuce work if you hit the spot
Lose the nurse some one get the doc'
Remove his shirt his pressure drop
Check his vital sign his hemorrhaging finish him
FLATLINE
(Hook Beanie Sigel & Peedi Crack)
Load it up roll up BLAT boy flat boy (flatline)
Slow up all that rap 'ill get that boy clapped boy (flatline)
Oh no here we go another (flatline)
P crack be mack is back boy (flatline)
Get him up outta here rrring yea (rring yea)
Don't get plugged to that machine yea (machine yea)
Hold up he losing air (flatline)
Am I clear? (am I clear?) (Flatline) yea (flatline)
(Beanie Sigel)
be seig'll squeeze the eag' on you,
P crack let the Mack rrring on you
Paramedics breath over you
Machines gotta breath for you
Your faggot ass squad wouldn't bleed for you
Get flatlined I'm the wrong one
Short temper with a long gun
My blick longer that a W.I.C. line
Niggaz snitch when the law come
You better run when the boy come
(Peedi Crack)
RRRRIING!!
P crack'll test his aim on you
be mack just bang on you
Flesh just hang on you
And I don't know what you been told
But when my Mac unload
I'm guaranteed to turn a nigga cold
Got ten shots for the present and the top
Risin' off Porsche eleven about seven stops
Get back on this gat I throw it for my pop
I'm not lying don't get your ass flatline
(Hook)
(FLATLINE SOUND UNTIL THE END)
The song Flatline by Beanie Sigel featuring Peedi Crack reflects the rap artists' pride in their violent tendencies and the use of guns to solve problems, as well as their detachment from the consequences that may arise from their behavior. In the verses, they threaten to kill anyone who tries to challenge them, boasting about their abilities to shoot accurately, and implying that their mothers are now capable of shooting as well. They seem to enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes from holding a gun and the power it gives them to take control of any situation. They make references to past cases they have been involved in and their willingness to engage in deadly confrontations again. In the hook, they emphasize the sound of a flatline, symbolizing the death of their adversaries.
The lyrics suggest the loss of humanity and empathy towards others, as the rappers show no remorse for the lives they may take. They seem to view death as a way to prove their worth, and to gain respect from their peers. Their use of vulgar language and references to drugs and alcohol also highlight a reckless lifestyle that is associated with violence and criminal behavior.
Overall, Flatline by Beanie Sigel and Peedi Crack portrays a disturbing image of young men who glorify gun violence, and see killing as a way to gain power, respect, and control. The lyrics suggest a dangerous mentality that needs to be addressed and discouraged, as it contributes to the senseless loss of life, and perpetuates a cycle of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh Uh huh Uh Huh Uh
Peedi Crack starts with an adlib.
I'll box your fuckin' head off
Peedi Crack threatens to box the listener.
Who gon' knock the kid off?
Peedi Crack challenges anyone to knock him off.
None of why'all which one of why'all come try me
Peedi Crack implies that no one can handle him.
I'll body little homeboy silence that sound boy
Peedi Crack will kill someone and silence them.
Come challenge me please I promise you a homi'
Peedi Crack promises to kill someone if they challenge him.
And I'm dipping in a bonnie' and I'm fresh out the county
Peedi Crack got out of prison and is driving a Bonneville.
And I just taught my mami how to shoot a lil' tool
Peedi Crack taught his mother how to shoot a gun.
So I hate for you to run up get one up in your stomach
Peedi Crack warns someone not to run up to him.
That's one less bullet from my hundred shot UZ'
Peedi Crack has a hundred-shot Uzi gun.
Put your finger in your gun shot wound
Peedi Crack tells someone to put their finger in their gunshot wound.
Run to spittle and tell 'em P Crack not COOL
Peedi Crack advises someone not to go to the hospital and tell them about him.
He on that shit that 'ill make a dead man move
Peedi Crack is on drugs that can resurrect a dead man.
Stop train, airplanes fall dawg you gon' LOSE
Peedi Crack is very dangerous, even an airplane will fall if it gets in his way.
I'm on my twist you on my list
Peedi Crack is on a mission and someone is on his list.
I bring the wop out of the spot it's on like shit
Peedi Crack brings the gun out and it's on.
That nigga crack back and imma pop off my blick
Peedi Crack will shoot anyone who attacks him.
That nigga Mack back you need to hop off our dicks (BRAATT)
Peedi Crack and Beanie Sigel are back together and someone needs to leave them alone.
Fresh out the federal cases I got several
Beanie Sigel is fresh out of federal cases.
About four or five just had to settle two
Beanie Sigel settled two cases out of four or five.
They said I try to show a nigga what the metal do
Beanie Sigel was accused of showing someone what a gun can do.
But didn't succeed the nigga still breath
Beanie Sigel did not succeed in killing someone as they are still alive.
Attempt please I would of hit him in his peas
Beanie Sigel would have killed someone if it was up to him.
With the Mac with the beam that got back in the breeze
Beanie Sigel has a Mac gun with a beam that he put back.
Only clap from the neck up I'd let the heck-lar plug 'em
Beanie Sigel would only shoot someone in the neck and let the heckler finish them off.
I don't think they made Kevlar scullys fuck it
Beanie Sigel doesn't think Kevlar Scullys exist.
I should of let the are touch him cuffed him
Beanie Sigel should have cuff and assaulted someone.
To the bumper drug him two city blocks
Beanie Sigel could have dragged someone to death with a car.
The juice in me and the henny shot
Beanie Sigel is high on juice and Hennessy.
Four perks' and a ?hitter ock?
Beanie Sigel is on four perks and something unknown.
You shoot first if you get the drop
Beanie Sigel advises someone to shoot first and ask questions later.
Your deuce work if you hit the spot
Beanie Sigel's gun is effective if you hit someone in the right spot.
Lose the nurse some one get the doc'
Beanie Sigel wants someone to call a doctor when there is no need for a nurse.
Remove his shirt his pressure drop
Beanie Sigel suggests that someone's blood pressure will drop if you remove their shirt.
Check his vital sign his hemorrhaging finish him
Beanie Sigel suggests that someone should check a person's vital signs and then finish them off if they are hemorrhaging.
FLATLINE
Beanie Sigel wants someone to flatline and die.
Load it up roll up BLAT boy flat boy (flatline)
The hook suggests someone is about to get killed, using gunshots sound 'BLAT' and someone is going to die 'flat boy'.
Slow up all that rap 'ill get that boy clapped boy (flatline)
The song warns someone that they will get killed if they don't slow down their rap.
Oh no here we go another (flatline)
Another person is about to die.
P crack be Mack is back boy (flatline)
Peedi Crack is back together with Beanie Sigel and someone is going to die.
Get him up outta here rrring yea (rring yea)
Someone needs to remove the person who is about to die.
Don't get plugged to that machine yea (machine yea)
Someone should not get connected to a life support machine.
Hold up he losing air (flatline)
The person is about to die and are losing air.
Am I clear? (am I clear?) (Flatline) yea (flatline)
The song asks if it's clear that someone is about to die.
be Sig'll squeeze the eag' on you,
Beanie Sigel will shoot someone with his Eagle gun.
P crack let the Mack rrring on you
Peedi Crack will shoot someone with his Mack gun.
Paramedics breath over you
Paramedics are going to attempt to resuscitate someone.
Machines gotta breath for you
Someone will be connected to a life support machine for breathing.
Your faggot ass squad wouldn't bleed for you
Someone's own squad would not bleed for them because they are weak.
Get flatlined I'm the wrong one
Someone will get killed and Beanie Sigel is the wrong person to mess with.
Short temper with a long gun
Beanie Sigel has a short temper with a long gun.
My blick longer that a W.I.C. line
Beanie Sigel's gun is longer than the Women, Infants, and Children (W.I.C.) line.
Niggaz snitch when the law come
People snitch when the police arrive.
You better run when the boy come
Someone should run when Beanie Sigel arrives.
RRRRIING!!
Peedi Crack makes an adlib sound.
P crack'll test his aim on you
Peedi Crack will test his aim by shooting someone.
be Mack just bang on you
Beanie Sigel will shoot someone with his Mack gun.
Flesh just hang on you
Someone's flesh will hang off them after getting shot.
And I don't know what you been told
Peedi Crack doesn't know what someone else has been told.
But when my Mac unload
When Beanie Sigel's gun is empty.
I'm guaranteed to turn a nigga cold
Beanie Sigel will kill someone and make them cold.
Got ten shots for the present and the top
Beanie Sigel has ten shots for the present and top of someone.
Risin' off Porsche eleven about seven stops
Beanie Sigel is driving a Porsche that has eleven gears and needs to stop about seven times.
Get back on this gat I throw it for my pop
Someone needs to grab a gun and Beanie Sigel will throw it for his father.
I'm not lying don't get your ass flatline
Beanie Sigel is not lying and someone shouldn't get killed.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DWIGHT GRANT, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, PEDRO ZAYAS
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