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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Ride 4 My
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Feel this shit right here
All my block niggas, gimme a second dogs I got us I swear to God
Feel this shit right here
[Beanie Mac]
Aiyyo, from Boyz II Men to the End of the Road
Yo we boys to the end never been in the cold
He shot you, he shot me, how we supposed to roll
I take a shot for my nigga gimme two to the ribs
Run a spot for my nigga, while you doin your bid
Fuck a step pop these see's gonna know who you is
I get it through to your wiz that it's due to the kids
For my dog, I swear to God I'll sit in a box
Gimme three hots and a cot before I snitch to the cops
Six foot ditch pam box covered with rocks
Tombstone ready die for the love of his block
Know what I want in my life I want for my brother
Know what I want for my wife I want for my mother
It ain't a question on what I would do for my squad
Ask yourself if you really true to your squad
CHORUS 2X
I'ma ride with my niggas
Die with my niggas
Get high with my niggas
Flip pies with my niggas
Till my body get hard, soul touch the sky
Till my number get called and God shut my eyes
[Beanie Mac]
We gon ride 95 till it ain't no gas
Flip and divide ties till it ain't no cash
And til the computers crash, and the dough on plastic
Everything in our path, go through and smash it
Put our niggas over bitches, niggas over riches
Niggas over drugs for my niggas I get slugs
I know my niggas thugs for my niggas I shed blood
My niggas y'all don't owe me shit, just show me love
I'ma get us out these streets, help our family eat
Move us out the hoods, put us in the Woods
Gimme just a second my flow ain't yet perfected
But damn when it is, shit then when it is
I speak the truth don't take this here as no song
Till I'm gray at the roots and my beard grow long
It's me and you ride or die let's weather the storm
Take on the world playboy whatever it's on
CHORUS 2X
[Beanie Mac]
I took bread with my niggas, spot rushed for funds
Took lead with my niggas, and we bust our guns
I shook feds with my niggas, knew where to duck and run
ain't care, where and when and who the fuck would come
We knew we'd ride till the day we die, till the day I fry
Told y'all till I touch the sky
We gon roll, gon flip, touch them pies
Know if I got the six you can touch the five
For my true block niggas I'ma spark for them
I get shot a million times lay in chalk for them
Gimme that 5 by 8 where it's dark and grim
I give anything to see my dog walk again
You can trust me with your wife, trust me with your kids
Trust me with your life, trust me where you live
Nobody know but me, you, and God
Your seed, your girl, mom and my word is my bond
CHORUS 6X TO END
In "Ride 4 My," Beanie Sigel pays tribute to his loyalty to his crew and vows to stick with them through thick and thin. He begins his verse by referencing Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" and insists that he will never abandon his friends, even in tough times. Sigel is willing to go to great lengths for his homies, promising to take a bullet for them and hold down the fort while they're in prison. He also pledges to protect their families and create a better future for them. The chorus is an affirmation of Sigel's commitment to the gang, using powerful language to express it.
Line by Line Meaning
Aiyyo, from Boyz II Men to the End of the Road
We've been through everything together, from good times to bad times.
Yo we boys to the end never been in the cold
We have always been loyal to each other, through thick and thin.
You got me, I got you till our souls grow old
We'll always have each other's backs, for our whole lives.
He shot you, he shot me, how we supposed to roll
We can't let those who try to harm us break up our loyalty and brotherhood.
I take a shot for my nigga gimme two to the ribs
I'll do whatever it takes to protect my friend, even if it means getting hurt in the process.
Run a spot for my nigga, while you doin your bid
I'll hold down the fort while you're away, whether it's in prison or elsewhere.
Fuck a step pop these see's gonna know who you is
We won't let anyone disrespect or underestimate us, we'll always make our mark.
I get it through to your wiz that it's due to the kids
I'll make sure that your family is taken care of, especially the children.
For my dog, I swear to God I'll sit in a box
I'm willing to go to prison for my friend if necessary.
Gimme three hots and a cot before I snitch to the cops
I'll never turn on my friends, I'd rather go to jail.
Six foot ditch pam box covered with rocks
I'll risk my life for what I believe in, even if it means dying.
Tombstone ready die for the love of his block
I'm willing to sacrifice myself for the sake of my community.
Know what I want in my life I want for my brother
I want the best for my friend, just as I want the best for myself.
Know what I want for my wife I want for my mother
The same goes for the women in my life, I want them to be well cared for and happy.
It ain't a question on what I would do for my squad
I'll do whatever it takes to help my friends and community.
Ask yourself if you really true to your squad
Are you truly loyal to your friends and community?
I'ma ride with my niggas
I'll always be there for my friends and community.
Die with my niggas
I'll even risk my life for my friends and community.
Get high with my niggas
We'll share good times and bad times together, building and bonding our community.
Flip pies with my niggas
We'll work together to make a better life for ourselves and our community.
Till my body get hard, soul touch the sky
I'll continue to work and fight for my community until I die.
Till my number get called and God shut my eyes
I'll remain faithful and true to my community until the end of my life.
We gon ride 95 till it ain't no gas
We'll keep working and fighting for our community, even when times get tough.
Flip and divide ties till it ain't no cash
We'll work together to make money and build our community, even when it's difficult.
And til the computers crash, and the dough on plastic
We'll face any challenge and work through any obstacle, even if it means learning new skills and using new technology.
Everything in our path, go through and smash it
We won't let anything get in the way of building a better community, we'll work hard and overcome obstacles.
Put our niggas over bitches, niggas over riches
We prioritize the people in our lives and building our community over material possessions or romantic relationships.
Niggas over drugs for my niggas I get slugs
We won't get involved with drugs, which can harm our community and lead to violence.
I know my niggas thugs for my niggas I shed blood
I'm willing to protect and fight for my friends and community, even if it means risking my own life.
My niggas y'all don't owe me shit, just show me love
I don't expect anything in return for my loyalty and hard work, but I appreciate love and respect from my community.
I'ma get us out these streets, help our family eat
I'm working hard to provide for my community, and to help those in need.
Move us out the hoods, put us in the Woods
We want to build a better community, and to move from poverty to a more prosperous area.
Gimme just a second my flow ain't yet perfected
I'm still working on improving myself and my skills, but I'm committed to the cause.
But damn when it is, shit then when it is
When I become more skilled and successful, watch out.
I speak the truth don't take this here as no song
My words are honest and real, and I'm not just rapping for entertainment.
Till I'm gray at the roots and my beard grow long
I'll continue to be loyal and hardworking for my community throughout my life.
It's me and you ride or die let's weather the storm
We'll stick together and help each other through difficult times in our community.
Take on the world playboy whatever it's on
We'll work hard and overcome challenges to build a better community, no matter what obstacles we face.
I took bread with my niggas, spot rushed for funds
We've worked hard and taken risks to make money, and to support our community.
Took lead with my niggas, and we bust our guns
We'll fight to protect and defend our community from those who seek to harm it.
I shook feds with my niggas, knew where to duck and run
We're smart and resourceful, and we know how to avoid getting into trouble with the law.
ain't care, where and when and who the fuck would come
We're brave and fearless, and we won't let anyone intimidate us or stop us from building a better community.
We knew we'd ride till the day we die, till the day I fry
We'll always stick together and work hard for our community, even if it means risking our lives.
Told y'all till I touch the sky
I've always been committed to building a better community, and I won't stop until we've achieved our goals.
We gon roll, gon flip, touch them pies
We'll work hard and use our skills to make money and build a better community.
Know if I got the six you can touch the five
We each have different skills and strengths, and we'll work together to succeed and build a better community.
For my true block niggas I'ma spark for them
I'll fight and take risks to protect and support my friends and community.
I get shot a million times lay in chalk for them
Even if it means dying, I'll continue to fight for and protect my friends and community.
Gimme that 5 by 8 where it's dark and grim
I'm willing to go to prison if necessary, to protect and support my friends and community.
I give anything to see my dog walk again
I'm willing to make sacrifices, even if it means losing something important to me, to build a better community.
You can trust me with your wife, trust me with your kids
I'm trustworthy and committed to building a better community, and I'll always prioritize the well-being of those around me.
Trust me with your life, trust me where you live
I'm valued and respected in my community, and I'll always work hard to improve and support it.
Nobody know but me, you, and God
Our loyalty and commitment to our community is something sacred and personal, and only we know the depth of it.
Your seed, your girl, mom and my word is my bond
I'll always keep my promises and will work hard to support and protect those in my community, especially women and children.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BASIL KONSTANTINE POLEDOURIS, DWIGHT GRANT, ROOSEVELT III HARRELL
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