Beanie Sigel
Dwight Equan Grant (born March 6, 1974), better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his association with Jay-Z and his label Roc-A-Fella Records, to which he signed in 1998. His debut studio album, The Truth (2000), was met with critical and commercial success, peaking at number five on the Billboard 200.
Along with his solo career, Grant was the de facto leader of the Philadelphia-based hip hop collective State Property, which was formed in 2000 with other Roc-A-Fella labelmates. Grant starred in the group's self-titled film, and made his sole appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Roc the Mic" (with Freeway), the lead single from the film's accompanying soundtrack (2002).
Grant's second and third albums, The Reason (2001) and The B. Coming (2005), both debuted within the Billboard 200's top 5. The latter spawned the single "Feel It in the Air," which became his signature song. His fourth album, The Solution (2007), was his final release under Roc-A-Fella. He then self-released two further albums, The Broad Street Bully (2009) and This Time (2012).
Grant has also faced numerous legal issues and publicized court trials since 2002. As of 2024, he has been arrested at least six times and has served approximately four years in federal or state prison.
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