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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
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Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Beat Novocaine, AKA Mr. Miami, AKA get the fuckin job done
Yeah,
When I cop it's 4 doors I'm too big for a coupe nigga
And when I go to war I don't get shot I just shoot niggas
And I don't trust a nigga far as I could saw him
Even though I'm feeling strong enough or probably can roof niggas
I'm off the weed but I'm back on my juice nigga
I beat the case so it's off the pursuits
Back in fatigues, black tees and Timberland boots nigga
The year is new I want my spot back
Take 2, matter fact take the whole clip
Who you know could fly by '05 then '06
When they see that new V the dope boys go crazy
Yeah, You know I still fuck with State P
Still fuck with Dame Dash still fuck with Jay-Z
Still, real still recognize real
I still feel it in the air we still kill at will
[Chorus]
Now first Pac got caught
Then Big clock stop
Now something going on with the Roc
I'm hearing shit about a breakup
The shit people make up
I'm like damn, when will it stop
Jay and Dame ain't speaking
Game and 50 Cent beefing
Then Cease got Lil' Kim knocked
I'm hearing all this from the jail
While I'm sitting in my cell
And I'm waiting on some mail from the prof
Uh, Yo
You got a hole in you and you bleeding
So it's not like I'm just calling you pussy for no reason
Me I'm a bastard I hit the blunts 'til I gotta cough then I pass 'em
Exhaust on the Aston
That next choice you make might be your last one
Shit that I needed stuck with me from the classroom
Real talk now, who's the king of New York now
And boys got safes in the house I got a vault now
From my old grams, still with my old fams
Still getting wireless head that's with no hands
Listen, my grandma in composition
Compared to y'all is way beyond existence
D-Block daddy, new black Caddy
Coming through knocking Michael McDonald and Patty
P's a haze and still going for 8 in a natty
Rather have God arrest me than Satan embag me
Get serious I gladly involve your moms
Alkeida, Jada, I'm only involved with bombs, uh
Put my life on it
Soon as you sit it in the hot water all you gotta do is put the ice on it
I've been giving it to niggas for years
I'm responsible for niggas careers, mother fucker
[Chorus]
Hold your head up Cass don't stress, weight'll come off fast
Keep to yourself, Just try not to come off ass
Cause these niggas ain't playing fair
You know stay on your square, handle the biz
Be the man you say you is
I always been that nigga I said I was
You get booked don't budge look at the judge and
Stand up and man up and never play those games
Real niggas don't say no names
The lyrics to Beanie Sigel’s song Problem are a reflection on the chaos that has taken over the hip-hop industry at the time. Throughout the song, Beanie reflects on his life experiences, including his time in jail, and his rise to fame. The song starts with Beanie proclaiming his dominance as a rapper, emphasizing his size and strength by saying “When I cop it’s four doors I’m too big for a coupe, and when I go to war I don’t get shot I just shoot niggas”. He continues to rap about his distrust in others, claiming that he doesn’t trust people even if he can see them right in front of him. Overall, the song represents Beanie’s ability to remain calm and focused despite the chaos around him.
The chorus of the song touches on the disarray in the hip-hop industry at the time. Beanie mentions the deaths of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G., and rumors of a breakup between Jay-Z and Dame Dash that were circulating at the time. He also mentions other beefs that were happening at the time, including those between Game and 50 Cent and Lil’ Cease and Lil’ Kim. The chorus highlights the instability in the hip-hop industry at the time and how it affected those involved.
Overall, Problem is a song that reflects Beanie Sigel’s journey in the music industry and his ability to thrive despite the chaos around him. It is a testament to his talent as a rapper and his ability to remain level-headed through adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
B-Sieg in this motherfucker holla at ya boy, yeahhh
Beanie Sigel is announcing his presence and wants people to pay attention to him.
Beat Novocaine, AKA Mr. Miami, AKA get the fuckin job done
Beat Novocaine is introduced as a producer, who can get things done.
When I cop it's 4 doors I'm too big for a coupe nigga
Beanie Sigel prefers four-door cars because he is too big for a coupe.
And when I go to war I don't get shot I just shoot niggas
Beanie Sigel is confident in his ability to shoot, rather than get shot.
And I don't trust a nigga far as I could saw him
Beanie Sigel doesn't trust people very easily.
Even though I'm feeling strong enough or probably can roof niggas
Beanie Sigel is confident that he can easily defeat his enemies.
Yeah, ya boy back in the booth nigga
Beanie Sigel is back in the recording studio.
I'm off the weed but I'm back on my juice nigga
Beanie Sigel is not smoking marijuana, but is still making powerful music.
I beat the case so it's off the pursuits
Beanie Sigel is no longer dealing with legal troubles.
Back in fatigues, black tees and Timberland boots nigga
Beanie Sigel is wearing military-style clothing.
The year is new I want my spot back
Beanie Sigel wants to reclaim his position in the rap world.
Take 2, matter fact take the whole clip
Beanie Sigel wants to show his enemies that he is not to be messed with.
Who you know could fly by '05 then '06
Beanie Sigel is boasting about his success and growth in a short period of time.
When they see that new V the dope boys go crazy
Beanie Sigel's fancy car attracts the attention of drug dealers.
You know I still fuck with State P
Beanie Sigel is still loyal to State Property, the rap group he helped create.
Still fuck with Dame Dash still fuck with Jay-Z
Beanie Sigel has not lost his connections with Dame Dash and Jay-Z, despite the rumors of their breakup.
Still, real still recognize real
Beanie Sigel knows who his real friends are.
I still feel it in the air we still kill at will
Beanie Sigel senses that violence is still very present, and people are still willing to kill.
Now first Pac got caught
Beanie Sigel is referring to Tupac Shakur getting arrested.
Then Big clock stop
Beanie Sigel is referring to the death of The Notorious B.I.G.
Now something going on with the Roc
Beanie Sigel is referring to rumors of issues within Roc-A-Fella Records.
I'm hearing shit about a breakup
Beanie Sigel is hearing rumors of a potential breakup within Roc-A-Fella Records.
The shit people make up
Beanie Sigel thinks the rumors are unfounded and false.
Jay and Dame ain't speaking
Beanie Sigel is referencing Jay-Z and Dame Dash's rumored feud.
Game and 50 Cent beefing
Beanie Sigel notes the ongoing feud between The Game and 50 Cent.
Then Cease got Lil' Kim knocked
Beanie Sigel is referencing the arrest of rapper Cease in connection with Lil' Kim's perjury trial.
I'm hearing all this from the jail
Beanie Sigel is in jail and is getting information about the outside world from others.
While I'm sitting in my cell
Beanie Sigel is still locked up and cannot experience the outside world.
And I'm waiting on some mail from the prof
Beanie Sigel is hoping to receive mail from someone.
You got a hole in you and you bleeding
Beanie Sigel is referring to his enemies who have been injured.
So it's not like I'm just calling you pussy for no reason
Beanie Sigel has a reason to call his enemies weak.
Me I'm a bastard I hit the blunts 'til I gotta cough then I pass 'em
Beanie Sigel is known for how much marijuana he smokes and shares with others.
Exhaust on the Aston
Beanie Sigel is talking about the car he drives.
That next choice you make might be your last one
Beanie Sigel warns his enemies that their next decision could be fatal.
Shit that I needed stuck with me from the classroom
Beanie Sigel learned important things that he still carries with him from his school days.
Real talk now, who's the king of New York now
Beanie Sigel is questioning who the current king of New York City's rap scene is.
And boys got safes in the house I got a vault now
Beanie Sigel has upgraded from having a safe to having a vault in his home.
From my old grams, still with my old fams
Beanie Sigel is still close with his family and friends from when he was younger.
Still getting wireless head that's with no hands
Beanie Sigel is getting oral sex without any physical contact from hands.
Listen, my grandma in composition
Beanie Sigel is suggesting that his grandmother is better than others at certain things.
Compared to y'all is way beyond existence
Beanie Sigel's grandmother is better than most people out there.
D-Block daddy, new black Caddy
Beanie Sigel can be called a 'D-Block daddy' and he drives a new black Cadillac.
Coming through knocking Michael McDonald and Patty
Beanie Sigel is playing music loudly, knocking other music artists like Michael McDonald and Patty.
P's a haze and still going for 8 in a natty
Beanie Sigel is smoking a type of marijuana called Purple Haze and he wants to smoke 8 ounces in one day.
Rather have God arrest me than Satan embag me
Beanie Sigel would rather be sent to heaven by God than go to hell and face Satan.
Get serious I gladly involve your moms
Beanie Sigel will not hesitate to involve an enemy's mother if necessary.
Alkeida, Jada, I'm only involved with bombs, uh
Beanie Sigel is involved with dangerous people like Alkeida and Jadakiss.
Put my life on it
Beanie Sigel is putting his life and reputation on the line.
Soon as you sit it in the hot water all you gotta do is put the ice on it
Beanie Sigel is saying that once you get in trouble, you need to act fast to cool it down before it's too late.
I've been giving it to niggas for years
Beanie Sigel has been delivering powerful raps for years.
I'm responsible for niggas careers, mother fucker
Beanie Sigel believes that he helped some artists become successful.
Hold your head up Cass don't stress, weight'll come off fast
Beanie Sigel is giving advice to Cassidy to stay strong and not be bothered by challenges.
Keep to yourself, Just try not to come off ass
Beanie Sigel is advising Cassidy to be more reserved and not come off as arrogant.
Cause these niggas ain't playing fair
Beanie Sigel warns Cassidy that others might not play fair with him.
You know stay on your square, handle the biz
Beanie Sigel advises Cassidy to stay focused and take care of business.
Be the man you say you is
Beanie Sigel wants Cassidy to live up to his reputation.
I always been that nigga I said I was
Beanie Sigel has always been the person he claimed to be.
You get booked don't budge look at the judge and
Beanie Sigel advises Cassidy to stay calm when in front of a judge.
Stand up and man up and never play those games
Beanie Sigel wants Cassidy to act responsibly and avoid foolish games.
Real niggas don't say no names
Beanie Sigel believes that real men don't snitch or call out names of others.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DWIGHT(BEANIE SEGAL) GRANT, KHALED KHALED, JASON PHILLIPS, JASON T PHILLIPS, UNKNOWN WRITER
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