Former Roc-A-Fella Rapper Claims Jay-Z Betrayed Beanie Sigel During His 2003 Attempted Murder Trial: ‘He Said No’
Rap mogul Jay-Z is being slammed in a recent interview by a former Roc-A-Fella artist who claims he allegedly left Beanie Sigel out to dry in his attempted murder case.
Former State Property rapper Oschino Vazquez claimed on 'Say Cheese' podcast that the label boss had the opportunity to make a positive impact in Sigel's case when the judge asked him a simple question, but he allegedly refused to support Sigel during the 2003 trial.
In the clip from Twitter, now known as X, which has been viewed over 2 million times, Oschino detailed what he witnessed in the courtroom alongside the 'Empire State of Mind' rapper.
"Let me tell you what I saw, bro," Oschino began.
"I came to court for Beans [Sigel], when he allegedly shot somebody," he began. "Jay-Z got on the stand and they [judge] said, 'Are you gonna be responsible for him if we let him go?' Jay-Z said 'Naa.' " Oschino, 45, claimed. "This ain't hearsay — this is me there in the courtroom."
Oschino says Jay-Z could’ve once freed Beanie Sigel from prison after shooting someone “All Jay-Z had to say was yes… he told the judge no!!” pic.twitter.com/ftUcexgykO
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"I was just thinking, like... 'What did he come to court for then?' If you're not gonna defend — mind you — this is my thing... if I got a homie [in jail], all I gotta do is say, 'I'm responsible for him when he get out,' I'm saying it everytime," he explained. "If he kills somebody or something, they can't charge me with it."
He reiterated: "The judge basically just tried to give him an out... to be able to get out. Just say, 'Yea.' He said 'No,' bro."
In July 2003, Beanie Sigel was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing six shots at a man named Terrance Speller outside a West Philadelphia strip club. The victim was struck in the foot and stomach.
Last year, the 'Feel It In the Air' rapper told VladTV that he was facing 25 years in prison at 31 years old. The jury deliberated and ruled that he was not guilty and he was acquitted of all charges. The rapper claimed he paid big for three lawyers, saying he "spent millions, lost millions."
Beanie Sigel, born Dwight Equan Grant, signed to Jay-Z's label The Roc in 1998, followed by Oschino Vasquez, who signed with the rap mogul the following year in 1999.
According to 'Complex,' Jay-Z, real name Shawn Corey Carter, and Beanie Sigel are now on friendly terms.
