Overview
Dwight Equan Grant (born March 6, 1974), better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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.
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 number 3 on the Billboard 200. 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. After leaving Roc-A-Fella once again, Sigel's fifth and sixth studio albums, The Broad Street Bully and This Time were released independently in 2009 and 2012, respectively.
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Facts
Legal name | Dwight Grant |
Also performed as | Dwight GrantMack MittensBugsy |
Born | 6 Mar. 1974 (Age: 48), in Philadelphia |
Area | United States |
Years active | 24 |
Status | Active |
Gender | Male |
Label(s) | Roc‐A‐Fella RecordsSiccness.netCriminal Background RecordsDamon Dash Music GroupMojo InkRuffhouse RecordsDef Jam RecordingsIAMP, LLC |