It was followed by a sequel, State Property 2 which was released in 2005.įrustrated with being broke, Beans (Sigel) decides that the only way to achieve the American Dream is to seize it. The film was loosely based on Aaron Jones and the Junior Black Mafia (JBM), who participated in Philadelphia's drug trade from the late 1980s to early 1990s.
Abdul Malik Abbott directed the film and co-wrote its screenplay with Ernest 'Tron' Anderson. It was produced by Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella and distributed by Lions Gate Films. State Property is a 2002 American crime film starring Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Damon Dash and Jay-Z.