State Property (film)
State Property is a 2002 American crime film starring Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, Memphis Bleek and Damon Dash. Rapper Jay-Z appears in a cameo role. It was produced by Roc-A-Fella and distributed by Lionsgate. Abdul Malik Abbott directed the film and co-wrote its screenplay with Ernest "Tron" Anderson. The film was loosely based on Aaron Jones and the JBM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's drug trade from the late 1980s to early 1990s. It was followed by a sequel, "State Property 2" which was released in 2005. Synopsis. Frustrated with being broke, Beans (Sigel ) decides that the only way to achieve the American Dream is to seize it. The film follows Beans and his crew, the ABM, as they take over the city, creating mayhem as their empire builds. Beans struggles to maintain his family life while bumping heads with opposing gangsters and police. It all comes to a head when he cannot surpass the city's most notorious crew, run by Untouchable J (Jay-Z) and Dame (Dash). The moves Beans and the ABM decide to make come with severe consequences. Reception. The film gained negative reviews from critics, gaining 9% from  Metacritic. TV Guide (Rating 2/4)- Formulaic but performed with some verve. Despite the negative reviews from critics, it gained a strong cult following since its release. Soundtrack. The State Property soundtrack was entirely performed by the State Property rap group. It was released on January 29, 2002 and peaked at 14 on "Billboard" 200 and 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.