Beanie Sigel (born Dwight Grant) is an African-American rapper, signed to Damon Dash and Jay-Z's Roc-a-Fella Records since 1998 until 2005. He comes from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and founded the group and label State Property. African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans, Black Americans, or simply blacks, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to West and sub-Saharan Africa. ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... Damon Dash (also known as Dame Dash, born May 3, 1971 in New York City, New York) is an African-American label executive; the former CEO and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem Biggs Burke. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC. Roc-A-Fella Records was one of the largest United States hip hop/rap record labels. ... 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Independence Hall Philadelphia (sometimes referred to as Philly or the City of Brotherly Love) is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the most populous city in the state of Pennsylvania, occupying all of Philadelphia County. ...

Sigel's debut LP, The Truth, was released February 28, 2000 on Roc-A-Fella Records. The album received a gold plaque for numerous hits like "The Truth" and "Remember The Days" featuring Eve. His second album The Reason was released in mid-2001. The Reason was a grimier album which explained his beef with Jadakiss and The Lox, 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. 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. In October 2004, Sigel was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to a federal gun charge and attempted murder. After serving his sentence, he will spend two years on probation. 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. The album was recorded in the weeks between his sentencing and imprisonment and was released after he was locked up. When the sentence ends, he will stand trial for attempted murder. His first single off of "The B. Coming," Feel It In The Air is already making a buzz and hip-hop magazines predict that his album may be credited as a masterpiece. February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The cover of Eves 2001 LP, Scorpion Eve (born Eve Jihan Jeffers on November 10, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an African-American rapper, singer, and actress associated with the Ruff Ryders crew. ... Jadakiss Jadakiss (born Jason Phillips in Yonkers, New York) is a popular American rapper. ... The L.O.X. also known as D-Block is a group of 3 emcees originating from New York discovered by Bad Boy Records boss Sean Puffy Combs. ... Freeway (b. ... Peedi Crakk (born ) is a rap music singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Young Gunz is a American rap duo hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... State Property is a rap crew from north Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA led by Roc_A_Fella Records rapper Beanie Sigel and comprises of Philly rappers Freeway, Peedi Crakk, Oschino and Sparks, and The Young Gunz which comprise rappers Young Chris and Neef and are also part of Jay-Zs Roc-A... A film that is released direct-to-video (also straight-to-video) is one which has been released to the public on home video formats first rather than first being released in movie theaters. ... Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general. ... October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about firearms and similar devices. ... Probation is the suspension of a prison or jail sentence - the criminal who is on probation has been convicted of a crime, but instead of serving prison time, has been found by the Court to be amenable to probation and will be returned to the community for a period in... March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in Leap years). ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... The Neptunes are Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, a duo of record producers based in their hometown of Virginia Beach, Virginia who created the sound for some of the most successful hip-hop artists (Nellys Hot In Herre, Jay-Zs Change Clothes, Snoop Doggs and Justin Timberlake... Just Blaze (born Justin Smith) is an American hip hop music producer. ...

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