Who is the rapper known as Beanie Sigel?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. Dwight Equan Grant (born March 6, 1974), better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper and actor from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a former artist of Roc-A-Fella Records he is closely associated with rappers Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek and others from the label.
When did Beanie Sigel get out of jail?
On August 14, 2014, Sigel was released from Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill and was reported to be serving out the rest of his sentence in a halfway house in Philadelphia. Sigel was wounded in a drive-by shooting outside his Pleasantville, New Jersey home on December 5, 2014.
When did Beanie Sigel release the B coming?
Sigel released a DVD shortly after his third solo release The B. Coming entitled The B. Coming of Beanie Sigel in 2005. He also auditioned for the lead role in the 2009 film Notorious. Sigel appeared in the 2011 film Rhyme and Punishment a documentary about hip hop artists who have served time in county jail or state/federal prison.
When did Beanie Sigel appear in rhyme and punishment?
Sigel appeared in the 2011 film Rhyme and Punishment a documentary about hip hop artists who have served time in county jail or state/federal prison. The film features an interview with Sigel in which he discusses his conviction and life while incarcerated.
When did Beanie Sigel sign to G Unit?
In 2011 Sigel signed with 50 Cent ‘s subsidiary label G-Unit Philly and renewed his 2009 contract with G-Unit Records. On July 13, 2011, Sigel released his first single from the album entitled “B-Boy Stance”.
When did the solution by Beanie Sigel come out?
On October 29, 2007, Sigel released the first single from The Solution entitled “All The Above” which featured R. Kelly. It debuted on the U.S. R&B charts at number 83. On May 22, 2007, Sigel released The Solution which debuted on the Billboard charts at number 37.
When did Beanie Sigel and Jay Z reunite?
In 2015, Sigel and Jay-Z reunited at the Tidal B-Sides Concert and performed together, ending the feud. During the beginning of the new millennium, Sigel and various other Roc artists engaged in a conflict with artists from the Ruff Ryders.