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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Mans World
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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"This is a man's world!"
Bitch, uhh
"This is a man's world!"
Man's world prick, yeah
"This is a man's world!"
Man's world, all y'all little kids out there
run around with y'all little gats, man
Man's world, go to summer school nigga, get your G.E.D.
Yeah, this a man's world pricks, no broads allowed
All my niggaz with that raw allowed
All my niggaz with they fours allowed
who won't hesitate to bang a nigga, right in between they brows
Let's roll, fuck them bitch-ass niggaz, wearin thongs and skirts
Tryin to catch 'em while they goin to work
Hit them niggaz on they job at they lunch break, make the pump quick
Leave 'em ump-slayed when the fuckin pump spray
I roll with a sick all-out squad
Ten deep, let's roll-out squad
Bring heat when it's cold outside
Mack stick to script and stick to street
Stick in clip and flip your Jeep
Got extended shit and different heat
Mack M-1 double now
I'm knockin feathers out your bubble-down
Stop the blood claat cryin
Blood claats from the iron, you're dyin, no lyin
This a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
"This is a man's world!"
Man, this a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
"This is a man's world!"
This a man world nigga, man.. man..
"This is a man's world!"
This a man world nigga, FUCK what people think
This a man's world bitch, all you whores bow down
It's B. Sig., I pimp like TA-DOW, peep game
I sling meth in vials, hit your kitchen cook your pies up
Bring the coke back in piles, I'm that
Oh yeah I almost forgot
Bitch, get a foot up your ass
if you don't get your foot on that ave and start lookin for cash
Just get mine right, your money like, don't make me come out there
I smacked you whore and get you done right there
Leave this imprint 'cross your forehead, from the moray
Bitch know my forte, I'm not for-play
Hit your block, let the glock four-play
Finger fuckin a trigger is not fore-play
One more time, I'm not for-play
It's a man's world, how it's supposed to go
Only the soldiers roll, you young like (?) though
I move like Sonny, but never backwards
Weave in and out of traffic, holdin that package
Weight don't get moved, it get pressed off the bench
Move through an alley and a hole in the fence
I see when you move you tense
It's a man's world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
It's a man's world kiko, they shoulda told you from the get-go
that you fuckin with them South Philly sickos
Think it's all raps 'til them gats start to hit you
Black talons cripple, Operation Lockdown the town with them nickels
Dopeman, dopeman!
But peep it, I ain't goin to court
I bang people that be goin to court
And know people I ain't goin for shorts
Bring straight money, cake money
That tan coat, razor blade, straw plate money
That grab coke, never weigh to pay for it money
Grab toast laser hater break for it money
Shit, you think you fast? Run nigga, dumb nigga
Don't get your skin grafted up, chin tacked up
Fuck around, and get your men racked up
Whatchu think all the gats is for, you can't last a war
It's a man's world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
This a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
"This is a man's world!"
Man, this a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
"This is a man's world!"
This a man world nigga, man.. man..
"This is a man's world!"
This a man world nigga, fuck what people think
The lyrics of Beanie Sigel's "Man's World" portray his world and place as a man in society. The lyrics express that women are not welcome in his circle, as he addresses them with derogatory terms. He boasts about his ability to sling drugs and grab cash, stating that he wouldn't hesitate to use violence to get what he wants.
Beanie Sigel also emphasizes his toughness and street credentials, claiming that he moves like a soldier and holds down his block with his crew. He talks about how it's only the soldiers who can survive, as those who are weak and vulnerable inevitably get taken out. The song emphasizes the idea of power and strength in a man's world, where only the toughest survive.
The song was released in 2000 and was the lead single in Beanie Sigel's debut album "The Truth". The song samples James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World," which emphasizes the idea of male control and dominance. The lyrics and music video were considered controversial and heavily criticized for their misogynistic tones. However, the song was a commercial success, reaching number 19 on the US Rap charts.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a man's world!
Emphasizing that the world is owned and controlled by men.
Man's world prick, yeah
Explicitly calling out that men have all the power.
Man's world, all y'all little kids out there
run around with y'all little gats, man
Even young boys are indoctrinated into the idea that men are who hold the power.
Man's world, go to summer school nigga, get your G.E.D.
Education, being able to support oneself and make a living, is important in this male-dominated world.
Yeah, this a man's world pricks, no broads allowed
Women are often excluded from any power in this world of men.
All my niggaz with that raw allowed
All my niggaz with they fours allowed
who won't hesitate to bang a nigga, right in between they brows
Men who carry guns around are the ones who hold the most power and can assert their dominance physically.
Let's roll, fuck them bitch-ass niggaz, wearin thongs and skirts
Tryin to catch 'em while they goin to work
Hit them niggaz on they job at they lunch break, make the pump quick
Leave 'em ump-slayed when the fuckin pump spray
Men feel powerful by attacking and hurting other men who they perceive as weak or different from themselves.
I roll with a sick all-out squad
Ten deep, let's roll-out squad
Bring heat when it's cold outside
Mack stick to script and stick to street
Stick in clip and flip your Jeep
Got extended shit and different heat
Mack M-1 double now
I'm knockin feathers out your bubble-down
Having a group of men and weapons to back them up is another source of power and dominance for men.
Stop the blood claat cryin
Blood claats from the iron, you're dyin, no lyin
Violence, particularly gun violence, is seen as a way to assert dominance and control over others.
This a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
Man, this a man world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
This a man world nigga, man.. man..
This a man world nigga, FUCK what people think
It is important to assert male dominance and ignore any dissenting opinions or voices.
It's B. Sig., I pimp like TA-DOW, peep game
I sling meth in vials, hit your kitchen cook your pies up
Bring the coke back in piles, I'm that
Pimping and being involved in illicit drug trade is another way for men to feel powerful and exert control over others.
Bitch, get a foot up your ass
if you don't get your foot on that ave and start lookin for cash
Just get mine right, your money like, don't make me come out there
I smacked you whore and get you done right there
Leave this imprint 'cross your forehead, from the moray
Bitch know my forte, I'm not for-play
Men exert their power by being violent and threatening towards women who don't comply with their demands.
One more time, I'm not for-play
It's a man's world, how it's supposed to go
Only the soldiers roll, you young like (?) though
I move like Sonny, but never backwards
Weave in and out of traffic, holdin that package
Weight don't get moved, it get pressed off the bench
Move through an alley and a hole in the fence
I see when you move you tense
Being a tough, violent man is seen as the ideal way to navigate through this world.
It's a man's world nigga, sit down you girl niggaz
It's a man's world kiko, they shoulda told you from the get-go
that you fuckin with them South Philly sickos
Think it's all raps 'til them gats start to hit you
Black talons cripple, Operation Lockdown the town with them nickels
Dopeman, dopeman!
Men from certain areas, with access to weapons and drugs, are seen as the most powerful.
But peep it, I ain't goin to court
I bang people that be goin to court
And know people I ain't goin for shorts
Bring straight money, cake money
That tan coat, razor blade, straw plate money
That grab coke, never weigh to pay for it money
Grab toast laser hater break for it money
Shit, you think you fast? Run nigga, dumb nigga
Don't get your skin grafted up, chin tacked up
Fuck around, and get your men racked up
Whatchu think all the gats is for, you can't last a war
Being a tough, violent man means you won't get caught by the law and can generate money through illicit means.
This a man world nigga, fuck what people think
The opinion and consent of others doesn't matter, only maintaining male dominance and power is important.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAY SEAN, PAUL SIMON BROWN, RISHPAL SINGH REKHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is one the best hip hop songs EVER!!! 🏆🏆🏆
@swiperryder3403
Facts
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Facts!!
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Facts
@MrStruk17
This song means so much more now the way Men have evolved in today's society smh
Shout Out To All Men who were Men already when this record came out...We Are The Last Of The Real💪🏾💯👑🏆🎯
@juanreyesjr580
Real shit!
@rodneymoore5149
Preach!!
@juanreyesjr580
This guy was a special talent, Bars!
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FACTS
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Big big facts