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November 15, 2004

Beanie Sigel Doing Time

With new album on the way, Philly rapper heads to jail
June 11, 2004

Beanie Faces New CD, Jail

Rapper may breakthrough while behind bars
April 28, 2004

Mistrial Declared in Sigel Case

Jury unable to reach verdict in attempted murder case
April 7, 2004

Beanie Sigel May Do Time

Troubled rapper to enter a guilty plea on weapons charges

Recordings and Reviews

The B. Coming

Back in 2000, Beanie Sigel was poised for stardom, before his life and career were derailed by the street life he documents so well. In November, he began a year in prison on federal gun charges. The Philly MC's flow is still among the best -- it recalls the smooth delivery of his mentor, Jay-Z, mix...

2005 RS: 3of 5 Stars

The Reason

2001

The Truth

2000

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Biography

Earning the nickname Broad Street Bully for a punishing, brutal rhyme style and unforgiving portraits of Philadelphia crime life, Beanie Sigel has acted as Roc-A-Fella's muscle. Coming up under Jay-Z's benevolent wings, Sigel debuted in 1999 with The Truth, featuring the searing title track (produced by a then-unknown Kanye West) and other grim entries, such as the prison tale "What Ya Life Like."...

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