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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
I Don't Do Much
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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why'knawmean? Smoke weed, fuck bitches, huh
Get paper cuts from countin money...
I just be chillin, why'knawmean?
Menage trois, knawmean? Quadrupla trois...
why'knawmean? Shit I don't do much
All that shit, what you expect man?
Yo, I don't do much, you know Mac stay sucker free
So please don't fuck with me
You don't really want war
You don't really want the heat from the four
You don't really want to eat out a straw
Man you niggas is broke, y'all niggas ain't got no cash
Man you niggas ain't got no stash
Where your wheel and your rims?
Motherfucker look at the heel on your Timbs
Nigga your walk and your talk you niggas is ass
Shit, I don't do much, you know Mac, lay in the cut
In the 'telly somewhere layin a smut
Champelly, purple hayin it up
Front row A layin it up
Or in the kitchen prob'ly weighin it up
Or in a mission prob'ly sprayin shit up
Niggas playin too much
I try to chill but they be sayin too much
But you know they don't say it to me
They don't play wit me
You shit where you eat, you might as well lay in your pee
Shit, I don't do much
I don't do much
Shit, I don't do much
why'knawmean? Fuck...
Fuck, I don't do much
I be chillin man, I don't know about y'all though
Shit I don't do much
[Verse 2]
I roll a L, go in the booth
Spark it up, start blowin the truth
I don't do much, I smoke weed, pop pills, sip water
Fuck it, keep it real, keep steel, give orders
Suckers, give out halves, squrrlies, y'all call it quarters
Youngun, take this eightball, 'cause you take long
And please, don't make me use this eight long
'cause you could get all six up in your acorn
And trust me...
y'all don't want that
y'all don't want Mac to snap on you cats
You don't really want no problems
You don't layin under your squatter
You don't want me fire bombin your house
You don't want me duct tapin your mouth
Better yet, pourin lye in your mouth
You don't want me smackin up your kids
You don't want me layin up in your trash
Poppin up, then I'm poppin your ass
'cause you won't do shit
I don't do much
Shit, I don't do much
why'knawmean, I just be chillin I be smokin man
I don't be thinkin about y'all niggas man [I don't do much]
why'knawmean, I be chillin
Shit, I don't do much
[Verse 3]
I just chill up in the middle of the block
Watch my younguns make a killin on the block
Tell 'em watch trucks who be wheelin through the block
Get shot, get shucked with vans chillin on the block
Shit, I don't do much, I just chill and relax a lot
I don't hustle, I just tax the block
Shit, I don't do much, I just roll out and play wit tools
That make you faggots obey the rules
Shit, y'all don't do much
But drink 40's, look dumb on the block
Damn near 40, still runnin from cops
y'all don't do much
y'all niggas ain't stackin no cash
That shit you pack got a crack in yo' ass
y'all don't give a fuck, y'all gon' get cuffed
And I'ma laugh when y'all get stuck
Shit, I don't do much
Heh, why'knawmean, why'knawmean?
I don't do much
I don't give a fuck man, smoke weed, get high
Fuck bitches, that's my biz [I don't do much]
why'knawmean?
I don't do much
why'knawmean four pound?
Shit, I don't do much
I don't do much
And I don't give a fuck
The song "I Don't Do Much" by Beanie Sigel is a laidback track that mainly discusses the rapper's preferences and lifestyle. The chorus repeats the statement "shit, I don't do much," which aims to emphasize that the rapper is living his life according to his own terms with limited outside interference. The first verse is more of a warning to other rappers not to mess with him, while the second verse discusses Sigel's role as an observer in his neighborhood. The third verse is the most aggressive and talks about how he doesn't need to do much to keep things in line in his community.
The overall theme of the song is one of individualism and self-assurance. Beanie Sigel has established himself in the hip-hop industry, and he's not afraid to do things his way. He wants to make it clear that he doesn't take orders from anyone, and he only does things that he finds enjoyable.
The lines "Smoke weed, fuck bitches, huh" and "Menage trois, knawmean? Quadrupla trois" in the chorus refer to Sigel's sexual exploits, as he's known for being quite promiscuous. Additionally, the line "Get paper cuts from counting money" signifies Sigel's success and riches, indicating that he doesn't have to work very hard anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
Hmm, shit, I don't do much
I lead a mostly uneventful life
why'knawmean? Smoke weed, fuck bitches, huh
I spend my time smoking marijuana and being promiscuous with women
Get paper cuts from countin money...
I am not wealthy enough to have to deal with the inconvenience of counting large amounts of money
I just be chillin, why'knawmean?
I generally relax and take it easy
Menage trois, knawmean? Quadrupla trois...
I enjoy having sexual encounters with multiple women at a time
All that shit, what you expect man?
These are my interests and behaviors - what else would you expect from me?
Yo, I don't do much, you know Mac stay sucker free
I am not one to engage in foolishness or drama
So please don't fuck with me
I am not someone to be trifled with
You don't really want war
You don't want to provoke me into combat
You don't really want the heat from the four
You don't want to be on the receiving end of gun fire
You don't really want to eat out a straw
You do not want to become permanently disabled
Man you niggas is broke, y'all niggas ain't got no cash
You are not financially well off
Man you niggas ain't got no stash
You do not have a reserve of money
Where your wheel and your rims?
You do not have nice wheels or rims on your car
Motherfucker look at the heel on your Timbs
Even your footwear is not impressive
Nigga your walk and your talk you niggas is ass
Your overall demeanor is lacking
Shit, I don't do much, you know Mac, lay in the cut
I am typically low-key and don't draw attention to myself
In the 'telly somewhere layin a smut
I may be spending time in a hotel having sex
Champelly, purple hayin it up
I may be drinking champagne and smoking marijuana
I try to chill but they be sayin too much
I attempt to maintain a relaxed attitude, but others around me can be too talkative or annoying
But you know they don't say it to me
Despite their words, I am respected and not usually challenged directly
Shit, I don't do much
I generally lead a low-key and uneventful life
I roll a L, go in the booth
I smoke a marijuana cigarette and enter the recording studio
Spark it up, start blowin the truth
I smoke and then begin to rap honestly about my experiences
I don't do much, I smoke weed, pop pills, sip water
I tend to spend my time smoking marijuana and occasionally taking pills, while also staying properly hydrated
Fuck it, keep it real, keep steel, give orders
I prioritize honesty and integrity, while also being prepared to use a firearm and give commands
Suckers, give out halves, squrrlies, y'all call it quarters
Less respectable individuals may give out small amounts of drugs for free or cheap, but I expect to be paid fair value
Youngun, take this eightball, 'cause you take long
I give a quantity of drugs to a younger person because they are taking too long to complete a task
And please, don't make me use this eight long
I am threatening to use a firearm in a violent manner
'cause you could get all six up in your acorn
I could potentially shoot and kill them with approximately six bullets
y'all don't want that
You should not desire violent confrontation with me
y'all don't want Mac to snap on you cats
You do not want to provoke my anger and cause me to become violent
You don't really want no problems
You should not wish to engage in conflict with me
You don't layin under your squatter
You do not want to end up in a bad situation
You don't want me fire bombin your house
You do not want me to attack you with an incendiary device
You don't want me duct tapin your mouth
You do not want me to restrain and gag you
Better yet, pourin lye in your mouth
You do not want me to pour caustic alkaline substance down your throat
You don't want me smackin up your kids
You do not want me to harm your children
You don't want me layin up in your trash
You do not want me to hide in your garbage
Poppin up, then I'm poppin your ass
I will strike and defeat you without mercy
And I don't give a fuck
I am feeling confident and indifferent towards others
I just chill up in the middle of the block
I prefer to stay in the center of activity
Watch my younguns make a killin on the block
I observe as younger individuals in my community earn large amounts of money selling drugs
Tell 'em watch trucks who be wheelin through the block
I advise my associates to monitor the movement of vehicles through the area where drug sales occur
Shit, I don't do much, I just chill and relax a lot
I mainly relax and take it easy, observing the activities around me
I don't hustle, I just tax the block
Rather than selling drugs myself, I profit by taking a portion of the money earned by others
I just roll out and play wit tools
I am prepared to use weapons and equipment in violent situations
That make you faggots obey the rules
I manipulate others through fear and intimidation
y'all don't give a fuck, y'all gon' get cuffed
You are not concerned about getting caught by law enforcement
And I'ma laugh when y'all get stuck
I will find pleasure in your misfortune
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Written by: RICARDO THOMAS
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