Boston rapper Frank BeenG recently sat down with B-Luke617 on The Bounce Back Podcast, offering an unfiltered look at his challenging upbringing, run-ins with the law, and his transformation through music. Growing up in Dorchester, Boston, BeenG’s childhood was turbulent. Born to parents who were only 15, he was adopted by family members at age three and spent much of his youth navigating broken homes, group homes, and residential facilities. With his mother battling alcoholism and his father absent, BeenG faced hardships that deeply shaped his early life.
By age 11, legal trouble began knocking on BeenG’s door. Placed in St. Vincent’s Home in Fall River, he later entered the Department of Youth Services (DYS) system after frequent behavioral issues and school altercations. His first adult charge came at 17 for assault and battery. In 2007, an armed robbery charge near Ashmont Station led to 2.5 years behind bars, which eventually escalated to a five-year state prison sentence after a probation violation.
While in prison, BeenG mentioned finding a spark of change. He completed programs like the Alternative Violence Program, explored meditation, and joined the Five Percent Nation. Music became his escape and purpose, helping him channel his experiences into lyrics and storytelling.
After his release, BeenG dove headfirst into music, performing for the first time in 2020 and collaborating with artists like Mo. His music is available across platforms like Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube, and he focuses on bringing his sound to incarcerated audiences through jail platforms (JP). Notable releases include tracks like “Your Dead” and “Resurrected.”
Today, BeenG remains committed to making a difference. While still facing a pending gun charge, he emphasizes his dedication to his music career, building a record label and clothing line, and giving back to the community. For BeenG, music is more than a career—it’s a lifeline and a way to inspire others to rise above their circumstances.
During the interview, BeenG reflected on the realities of incarceration, especially for those wrongfully convicted. He highlighted the pressures many face to plead guilty despite their innocence and the isolating pain of dwindling family connections. Sharing his own struggles with recidivism, BeenG offered a candid perspective on resisting negative influences after reentering society.
