Beanie Sigel speaks on Prison Stint

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, T.I.'s prison sentence made national news and it angered Beanie Sigel. At the time, Beanie Sigel had been taking shots at everyone. Initially, his only problem was with Jay-Z, but he soon dissed Memphis Bleek and Kanye West. When the news began reporting on T.I. he went at him, also.

Before so many rappers were going to prison, Beanie Sigel was behind bars, in 2005. During this period of time, Beans had also left Roc-A-Fella Records. In spite of everything going on, Beanie Sigel still managed to receive moderate radio play.

Now, in a more peaceful state of mind, Beanie Sigel opened up on his time behind bars. Beanie Sigel said he left his rap persona behind when he went to prison. Because of his stature, he was embraced by fellow inmates. Many prisoners had been behind bars for years, so they did not know what was currently going on, Beanie Sigel updated them.

Beanie Sigel said the time in prison was both good and bad. It was good because he needed a break from the game. However, Beanie Sigel could have come up with different ways to take his break. Still, he confirmed the stories about prison were true. Where most celebrities do not bode well in prison, Beans did and said he got some of the best sleep of his life while in prison.