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 He told Dame to pass the word on that State Property was no longer in effect, until after he was released.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.
Tales of a Hustler Pt.2
Beanie Sigel Lyrics
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Court casin..
Third felony facin
No probation
My heart racin like a blunt lacin
Hennessy and malt liquor chasin
My gemstar scarrin niggaz faces
For a pound of trey eight and..
The callous on my index stay achin
Niggaz stay hatin
Got me late night pacin
I'm tight boot lacin
Mask on like I'm Jason
Shoot up shit like Larry Davis
You play the pulpit like Pastor Mason
Turn cheek like Martin Luther
I'm like Oswald sharp-shootin
Got my eyes on my mark in the dark shootin
Beam illuminate the target movin
Get your organs ruined
Move out like SWAT move in
Got them niggaz on the back-block rootin
For the bad guy..
Playground legend like Sadait(?)
P. Kirkland...My MP state workin
Shootin-arm stay jerkin
My Nextel stay chripin
Can't answer cause the feds lurkin
Its like we catchin cancer on purpose
Back to back chain smoking, nicotine feinin
Conversation with demons when I'm dreamin
Manic-depressive
Like the man upstairs tryin to pass me a lesson
But I can't catch it
The game under break the pressure
They miss my presence
[Chorus 2X: Sparks]
We still not promised tomorrow
Takin the bitter with the sweet up in these cold ass streets
We got lifestyles through our scars
We ride hard til our numbers get called
The lifestyle of a hustler...
[Sparks]
I'm feelin like deaths in the air
Got me back to back buckin my squares
But I ain't bitchin I ain't scared
I ain't budgin, in fact the thrill alone turns me on
Got me smiling, laughin...Clutchin
My toast and confrontin mother fuckers
Cock-a-roaches will not catch me laughin
Skinny and slim fram why'all get it the same
Cool niggaz that'll spin out they waves
Grimey niggaz that'll spin to they graves
Justifyin my foul ways
I got kids to raise
But motherfuckers rather see me sprayed
Than to see me pair (fucker)
Or see me on the front page like Sig
Or stay rolled DC with B. Sig
You bitch niggaz stay PC when why'all see me
Until the day that they
Fit me in the grave and the city wreak of me
We got the city under siege
S-P or are-O-see
Poverty is a movie starrin me
Ride with no play the passenger seat
So why'all can see how my life so real
So why'all can see how my life so ill
(I came to chill..)
[Chorus]
[Oschino]
Tales of a hustler that's me in the flesh
Got a Jag and a Caddy sellin dimes of the step
Niggaz want to take my block I had to earn my respect
So I put his cerebellum on his grandma's steps
You know Oschino he'll probly kill
Got the soul of Huey Newton nigga Bobby Seale
Nigga prolly take the stand he'll prolly squeal
But I got four lawyers I ain't takin the deal (Nigga)
We could strap without scrap or put the semi in it
Gun fully loaded like the Chrysler with the hemmy in it
I keep it ghetto like a 40 with the Henny in it
Went to school broke loafers on no pennies in it
Stood the coldest winter with the bummiest coat
Need food need shoes sold dummies of soap
Got tired of bein broke man life was a bitch
They bring you flowers when you head but no soup while you sick
So I switched my whole picture get involved with the bricks
Not the ones made of semen but the ones who sniffs
Tales of hustler, niggaz come for your jugular
If you sell one bag to they mother fuckin customers
State P we got the city on smash
Got every boulevard every street every ave
Got sneakers got clothes nigga you do the math
Push to hustle but the point is just to stack that cash
Tales of a hustler....
The song "Tales Of A Hustler Pt.2" by Beanie Sigel Feat. Oschino is an intense depiction of life as a hustler in the streets. The lyrics describe the danger and risks involved in the trade, as well as the internal struggle and emotional toll it takes on the hustler. Beanie Sigel raps about his criminal record, heart racing, and late-night pacing. He describes his violent tendencies and ability to shoot like a sharpshooter. He also references historical figures such as Martin Luther and Oswald, showing his awareness of his own legacy. A recurring theme in the song is the realization that there is no promise of tomorrow, which fuels the hustler's drive to succeed.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying sense of desperation and a need to survive. Oschino's verse includes stories of violent retaliation and the harsh reality of life in poverty. He describes the need to switch his life around, turning to drug dealing to make ends meet. The chorus emphasizes the daily struggle of hustling, as people continually work hard in the streets to provide for their families.
Overall, this song provides a raw and authentic portrayal of hustling in the urban streets, offering a glimpse into the difficult lives of those who often do not have many other options.
Line by Line Meaning
Court casin..
Dealing with legal troubles and facing a third felony charge.
Third felony facin
Facing a third felony charge.
No probation
Not being granted probation as a punishment.
My heart racin like a blunt lacin
Feeling intense anxiety like the heart racing after smoking a laced blunt.
Hennessy and malt liquor chasin
Drinking hard alcohol like Hennessy and malt liquor to cope with the struggles of life.
My gemstar scarrin niggaz faces
Using a gun with a laser sight to scar people's faces.
For a pound of trey eight and..
Willing to resort to violence for a pound of .38 caliber ammunition.
I throw bullets like Dallas Troy Aikman
Shooting a gun with precision and accuracy like former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman.
The callous on my index stay achin
Having a calloused finger from constant trigger-pulling.
Niggaz stay hatin
People constantly showing hate and envy.
Got me late night pacin
Unable to sleep and walking back and forth at night due to anxiety.
I'm tight boot lacin
Being prepared for anything with tightly laced boots.
Mask on like I'm Jason
Wearing a mask like the fictional horror character Jason Voorhees.
Shoot up shit like Larry Davis
Firing multiple shots like the infamous New York City criminal Larry Davis.
You play the pulpit like Pastor Mason
Pretending to be a religious leader like Pastor Mason to deceive and manipulate others.
Turn cheek like Martin Luther
Choosing to forgive and turn the other cheek in the spirit of Martin Luther's teachings.
I'm like Oswald sharp-shootin
Being an expert shooter like Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy.
Got my eyes on my mark in the dark shootin
Having a target in mind while shooting in the dark.
Beam illuminate the target movin
Using a laser sight to follow a moving target.
Get your organs ruined
Being capable of inflicting serious physical harm, like damaging internal organs.
Move out like SWAT move in
Moving swiftly and efficiently like a SWAT team.
Got them niggaz on the back-block rootin
Having supporters on the street cheering me on.
For the bad guy..
Being perceived as a villain or criminal by society.
Playground legend like Sadait(?),
Being respected in the neighborhood like a playground legend named Sadait.
P. Kirkland...My MP state workin
Having a working MP3 player with earbuds from Peter Kirkland.
Shootin-arm stay jerkin
Having a shaky arm from frequent gun use.
My Nextel stay chripin
Receiving constant communication through a Nextel phone.
Can't answer cause the feds lurkin
Being cautious about answering calls due to surveillance by the federal government.
Its like we catchin cancer on purpose
Engaging in dangerous activities that could lead to negative consequences like cancer.
Back to back chain smoking, nicotine feinin
Smoking cigarettes one after another due to addiction and craving.
Conversation with demons when I'm dreamin
Experiencing disturbing and troublesome dreams where demons are present.
Manic-depressive
Experiencing symptoms of both mania and depression as part of bipolar disorder.
Like the man upstairs tryin to pass me a lesson
Feeling like a higher power is trying to teach me a lesson through life experiences.
But I can't catch it
Unable to understand the lesson or the meaning behind certain experiences.
The game under break the pressure
The hustle and grind of life can be overwhelming and create pressure.
They miss my presence
People in my life would miss me if I were to no longer be present.
We still not promised tomorrow
Life is unpredictable and we cannot guarantee that we will be alive tomorrow.
Takin the bitter with the sweet up in these cold ass streets
Enduring both good and bad experiences in the harsh realities of the urban street.
We got lifestyles through our scars
Our experiences, both good and bad, shape our way of living.
We ride hard til our numbers get called
We work our hardest until our time comes to an end.
I'm feelin like deaths in the air
Feeling an ominous and unsettling presence of death.
Got me back to back buckin my squares
Firing my gun repeatedly in fear and anticipation of danger.
But I ain't bitchin I ain't scared
Remaining brave and not showing fear despite the presence of danger.
I ain't budgin, in fact the thrill alone turns me on
Not backing down in the face of danger and feeling exhilarated by the rush.
Got me smiling, laughin...Clutchin
Experiencing contradictory emotions like laughing and smiling while being on high alert and clutching a weapon.
My toast and confrontin mother fuckers
Confronting and intimidating those who threaten or disrespect me.
Cock-a-roaches will not catch me laughin
Remaining vigilant and aware, not letting my guard down even for a moment.
Skinny and slim fram why'all get it the same
Even though I may have a slim build, I can still be just as dangerous as someone bigger.
Cool niggaz that'll spin out they waves
Having a suave and calm demeanor, but still being ready to get violent if necessary.
Grimey niggaz that'll spin to they graves
Being willing to engage in dirty, violent activities that may lead to death.
Justifyin my foul ways
Finding a way to rationalize and justify my questionable and illegal actions.
I got kids to raise
Being a parent and having to provide for and raise my children.
But motherfuckers rather see me sprayed
People wishing me harm or death instead of success.
Than to see me pair (fucker)
Rather see me get arrested or paired with someone who will bring me down.
Or see me on the front page like Sig
Being in the public eye for negative reasons, like rapper Beanie Sigel.
Or stay rolled DC with B. Sig
Staying low-key and out of trouble with Beanie Sigel in Washington, D.C.
You bitch niggaz stay PC when why'all see me
People pretending to be friendly and politically correct, but really harboring disdain for me.
Until the day that they
Referring to those people who do not like me.
Fit me in the grave and the city wreak of me
Waiting for my inevitable death and the aftermath that comes with it.
We got the city under siege
Having control and dominance over the city through illegal activities.
S-P or are-O-see
Referring to State Property or the acronym for State Property Records.
Poverty is a movie starrin me
Living in poverty and struggle is a part of my life story.
Ride with no play the passenger seat
Being fully engaged and active in my own life, not just a passive observer.
So why'all can see how my life so real
Showing people the reality of my life so that they can understand.
So why'all can see how my life so ill
Showing people how challenging and difficult my life can be.
(I came to chill..)
Expressing the desire to relax and enjoy one's surroundings.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWIGHT GRANT, KENNETH WILLIAM JOHNSON, KLAUS DOLDINGER, UMAR ALWAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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