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Beanie Sigel
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Beanie Sigel
Beanie Sigel-01.jpg
Sigel in 2002
Background information
Birth nameDwight Equan Grant
BornMarch 6, 1974 (age 45)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active1997present
Labels

Roc-A-FellaDef Jam

Associated acts

State PropertyFreewayJay-ZScarfaceKanye West

Dwight Equan Grant (born March 6, 1974),[1] better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper and actor from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2] He first became known for his association with Jay Z and Roc-A-Fella Records, releasing his debut studio album The Truth through Roc-A-Fella in February 2000 to critical and commercial success.[3]

Sigel's second studio album, The Reason, saw similar commercial success, but received mixed reviews from critics. His third album, The B. Coming, was critically acclaimed and peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200.[4][5][6] After a short break from music, Sigel returned to Roc-A-Fella in 2007 and released his fourth studio album The Solution in December 2007 to positive reviews.[7] After leaving Roc-A-Fella once again, Sigel's fifth and sixth studio albums, The Broad Street Bully and This Time were released indepdendently in 2009 and 2012, respectively.

Sigel is also known for his numerous legal issues, including his trial for attempted murder that took place between 2004 and 2005 and eventually lead to Sigel's acquittal.[8][9]