By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Given the success of Meek Mill, Philadelphia is back in the spotlight, which has done well for many veteran artists. Beanie Sigel was signed by Roc-A-Fella Records back in the late 1990s and was expected to put the city on the map. Due to his unwillingness to soften his image, however, Beanie Sigel remained a low-key artist on the Roc.
Philadelphia would enjoy much success through Eve, who signed with Ruff Ryders, a label that would become a major rival to Beanie Sigel. In addition to signing with Roc-A-Fella, Beanie Sigel started his own State Property group and label. Under Roc-A-Fella Records, the label enjoyed minor successes.
Beanie Sigel recently released This Time, his first album in five years. Soon, he is expected to report to prison to serve a two year term for tax evasion. In addition to his prison time, the Philly emcee recently picked up a gun charge. During his interview with Global Grind, Beanie Sigel spoke on an earlier gun charge he took for a friend.
Watch the entire interview below:
