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{{Short description|American rapper (born 1988)}}{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2021}}{{pp-semi-blp|small=yes}}

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| birth_place = Santa Monica, California, U.S.| origin = Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

• Rapper
• songwriter
• actor

{edih}| discography = Big Sean discographyHip hop music>Hip hop| years_active = 2007–present

• Don Life
• FF to Def
• Roc Nation
• Def Jam
• GOOD {{small|(former){edih}WEB, Lavin, Will, 2020-09-30, Big Sean: "God has taken away all these special people – there has to be a reason I'm still here",weblink 2022-07-19, NME, en-GB,

}}| current_member_of = Twenty88

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}}}}Sean Michael Leonard AndersonWEB, Lacy, Eric, Detroit rapper, Kanye West protege Big Sean admits first album was a flop,weblink MLive.com (Advance Publications), January 3, 2014, August 8, 2012, June 27, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150627141850weblink">weblink live, (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He met high-profile rapper Kanye West as a teenager, and signed with his record label GOOD Music, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings in 2007. He gained popularity following the release of his third mixtape, (Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big) (2010). His debut studio album, Finally Famous (2011) peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and spawned the Billboard Hot 100-top 40 singles "My Last" (featuring Chris Brown), "Marvin & Chardonnay" (featuring Kanye West and Roscoe Dash), and "Dance (Ass)" (remixed featuring Nicki Minaj). His second album, Hall of Fame (2013) was supported by the top 40 single "Beware" (featuring Lil Wayne and Jhené Aiko), and likewise peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. His third album, Dark Sky Paradise (2015) debuted atop the US Billboard 200 and was led by the single "I Don't Fuck with You" (featuring E-40), which received octuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); each of the album's singles—"Paradise", "Blessings" (featuring Drake and Kanye West), "One Man Can Change the World" (featuring John Legend and Kanye West), and "Play No Games" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Chris Brown)—also received platinum certification. His fourth and fifth albums, I Decided (2017) and Detroit 2 (2020) likewise peaked atop the chart; the former was supported by the single "Bounce Back", which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song. In the year following the latter album's release, he dissociated with West and parted ways with GOOD Music.

Early life

Sean Michael Leonard Anderson was born on March 25, 1988, in Santa Monica, CaliforniaWEB,weblink About Big Sean, Facebook, January 15, 2016, January 27, 2016,weblink live, to Myra and James Anderson. When he was three months old, he moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he was raised by his mother, a school teacher, and his grandmother.WEB, Jeffries, David, Big Sean Biography,weblink AllMusic, en-us, May 1, 2020, February 16, 2021,weblink live, WEB, Big Sean bio,weblink Def Jam, March 22, 2011, October 21, 2013,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20131021014745weblink">weblink live, Anderson's grandmother, Mildred Leonard, served in World War II, and was one of the first ever black female captains in the United States Army.WEB,weblink BIGSEAN on Instagram: "Grandma you were a true legend, an American hero, black history at its finest. ONE OF THE FIRST FEMALE BLACK CAPTAINS IN WORLD WAR II. I…", Instagram, May 28, 2018, {{dead link|date=December 2021}} He attended the Detroit Waldorf School and graduated from Cass Technical High School with a 3.7 GPA.WEB,weblink Big Sean biography, Music Industry Digital, March 22, 2011, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110609012612weblink">weblink June 9, 2011,

Musical career

2005–2006: Career beginnings

In his later years in high school, Sean showed his rhyming skills on a weekly basis as part of a rap battle contest held by Detroit hip-hop station WHTD.WEB, Ketchum, William E. III,weblink Son of the streets, Detroit Metro Times, August 20, 2008, March 22, 2011, August 7, 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110807063410weblink">weblink live, In 2005, Kanye West was doing a radio interview at 102.7 FM. Hearing about this, Sean came to the station to meet West and perform freestyle. Initially, West was reluctant to hear him; however, he gave him sixteen bars to rap for him. According to Sean, West enjoyed his freestyle: "As we get to the entrance of the radio station ... we stopped in the middle of the doorway. He starts looking at me and bobbing his head."WEB,weblink Kanye West Almost Walked Away From Latest Protege Big Sean, MTV, June 18, 2009, May 28, 2010,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20100426041057weblink">weblink April 26, 2010, live, After the freestyle, Sean left West his demo tape. Two years later, West signed Big Sean to GOOD Music. Sean has cited West, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and J Dilla as his influences.WEB, Big Sean talks about his past, influences,weblink Northern Star, February 27, 2011, August 23, 2015, August 26, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160826122510weblink">weblink live, WEB, Big Sean Talks J Dilla's Influence On Detroit Music,weblink HipHopDX, February 8, 2012, August 23, 2015, November 17, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20151117015702weblink">weblink live,

2007–2010: Mixtapes and internet following

(File:Big Sean 2009.jpg|210px|thumb|right|Sean in 2009)On September 30, 2007, Big Sean released his first official mixtape Finally Famous: The Mixtape. His hit single, "Get'cha Some", produced by WrighTrax, attained media attention and led to articles in The Source and the Detroit Metro Times. He also recorded a music video for "Get'cha Some", which was directed by Hype Williams.WEB,weblink Wake N' Watch: Big Sean "Getcha Some" (Directed By Hype Williams), Complex (magazine), Complex, July 24, 2009, May 30, 2012, July 6, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150706024139weblink">weblink live, Sean released a second mixtape hosted by Mick Boogie on April 16, 2009, called UKNOWBIGSEAN. It featured the songs "Million Dollars", "Get'cha Some" and "Supa Dupa". This mixtape includes 30 tracks.WEB,weblink Mick | Boogie, Mickboogie.com, August 18, 2013, August 31, 2013, July 12, 2013,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20130712043442weblink">weblink live, Sean released a third mixtape hosted by Don Cannon on August 31, 2010, called (Finally Famous Vol. 3: BIG), which features include major artists like Bun B, Chip tha Ripper, Curren$y, Tyga, Drake, Mike Posner, Chuck Inglish, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy and Chiddy Bang. The mixtape includes 20 tracks.WEB,weblink The Signal, Gsusignal.com, September 14, 2010, May 25, 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110711132607weblink">weblink July 11, 2011, dead, A leak of his collaboration with Drake, "Made" made its way onto the Internet on April 30, 2010. During an interview with TheHipHopUpdate.com on May 1, Big Sean expressed his disappointment over the leak, calling it an unfinished version both musically and lyrically. Big Sean then stated on Facebook that his debut album, Finally Famous would be released on September 14, 2010. On August 31, Big Sean tweeted that the album was not coming out on that day, but that it would be coming out sometime in 2011.WEB,weblink UrSongsPK - Download & Listen Latest Indian & Pakistani MP3 Songs, UrSongsPK, May 28, 2018,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170718074151weblink">weblink July 18, 2017, dead,

2011–2012: Finally Famous and Detroit

In an interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio, Sean discussed the role Kanye West and No I.D. have had in the development of his first studio album's sonic direction as well as the challenges of being inside the studio with West.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} The album's lead single, "My Last", features vocals from Chris Brown and was produced by No I.D.WEB,weblink New Music: Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – 'My Last', Rap-Up.com, May 25, 2011, November 29, 2014,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20141129041012weblink">weblink live, According to Amazon.com, Big Sean's Finally Famous was delayed by a week, with a tentative release date set for June 28. Big Sean revealed the cover art for his G.O.O.D. Music debut and explained that the one-week pushback was to be blamed on sample and feature clearance issues.WEB,weblink Big Sean Reveals Cover Art For "Finally Famous," Explains Delay | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales, HipHop DX, May 15, 2011, May 25, 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110525011029weblink">weblink May 25, 2011, dead, The official tracklist was revealed on June 7.Big Sean Finally Famous Tracklist {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611084534weblink |date=June 11, 2011 }}. Killerhiphop.com (June 8, 2011). Retrieved on June 16, 2011.(File:Big Sean Glasses.jpg|left|thumb|220px|Sean in 2011)Finally Famous, Sean's debut studio album, was released June 28, 2011, and spawned three hit singles; "My Last", "Marvin & Chardonnay" and "Dance (Ass)". The album featured guest appearances from Lupe Fiasco, John Legend, Pharrell, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Pusha T, and included production from No I.D., The Legendary Traxster, Pop Wansel, Xaphoon Jones and The Neptunes.WEB,weblink Exclusive Interview with Big Sean x Live in Toledo, mostlyjunkfood.com, June 21, 2010, May 25, 2011, August 22, 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110822124103weblink">weblink live, WEB,weblink New Mixtape: Big Sean Finally Famous Vol. 3, Rap Radar, August 31, 2010, May 25, 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110703074729weblink">weblink July 3, 2011, live, WEB,weblink Big Sean, Uknowbigsean.com, August 31, 2013, September 18, 2013,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20130918011430weblink">weblink live, WEB,weblink Big Sean brings the hip-hop – Western Herald, Westernherald.com, December 3, 2009, May 25, 2011,weblink" title="archive.today/20100120093132weblink">weblink January 20, 2010, dead, When the songs "O.T.T.R." and "Flowers" were leaked in July 2011, speculation began of a new mixtape. Sean confirmed in an interview June 28, 2011, that a collaborative mixtape between him and "two other guys in hip-hop that are just killing it right now" will be released "in a couple of weeks". Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y, were the suspected featured rappers on the mixtape.WEB, Lane, Brian,weblink Wiz Khalifa x Curren$y x Big Sean mixtape on the way, Interview, July 20, 2011, July 20, 2011, {{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} However, Wiz Khalifa later confirmed that there would be no mixtape, claiming that the songs were created, "just for fun".In July 2011, Big Sean contributed two rap verses to Kelly Rowland's single Lay It on Me, from her Here I Am album. Big Sean collaborated with Hit-Boy in writing and producing the song.WEB, 2022-01-21, Big Sean and Hit-Boy Are a Musical Force,weblink 2022-07-19, HYPEBEAST, In September 2011, Big Sean confirmed in an interview with the Daily Tribune that he'll be working on his second album during the I Am Finally Famous Tour and plans to release the album sometime in 2012.WEB, Horowitz, Steven J.,weblink Big Sean Working With Producer Exile For Sophomore Album | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales, HipHop DX, September 9, 2011, March 30, 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120111141121weblink">weblink January 11, 2012, dead, On October 19, 2011, Kanye West announced on his Twitter plans for a Spring 2012 GOOD Music album release.WEB,weblink Tweet 126770388121292800, Twitter, October 19, 2011, {{dead link|date=April 2015}} On April 6, 2012, "Mercy", the lead single from the GOOD Music compilation album, Cruel Summer, was released.WEB,weblink Mercy (feat. Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz) – Single, April 6, 2012, iTunes, February 16, 2014, February 3, 2014,weblink live, The song, produced by newly signed in-house producer Lifted, features Big Sean along with Kanye West, Pusha T and southern rapper 2 Chainz.WEB,weblink G.O.O.D Music – Mercy, DJBooth.net, April 6, 2012, April 9, 2012, July 5, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150705163428weblink">weblink live, Big Sean then announced his fourth mixtape would be titled "Detroit" and would serve as a lead-in to his second studio album. He then began promoting the mixtape, releasing short versions of the songs on his YouTube page. On September 5, 2012, Big Sean released the mixtape Detroit which features guest appearances from fellow rappers J. Cole, Juicy J, King Chip, French Montana, Royce da 5'9", Kendrick Lamar and Tyga.

2013–2015: Hall of Fame and Dark Sky Paradise

Big Sean pushed back the release date of his second studio album Hall of Fame, and it was eventually released on August 27, 2013. The album has skits to give it a "classic feel", and includes features from multiple artists, including Lil Wayne, Miguel, and Nas. The album's production was primarily handled by No I.D., and Key Wane along with additional production from Hit-Boy, and Da Internz, Mike Dean, Travis Scott, Xaphoon Jones and Young Chop among others. Big Sean also stated in an interview that he was in the studio with fellow Detroit native Eminem. Sean went on to say they made a "Detroit classic" but he is unsure if it will be on Hall of Fame because of "timing issues".NEWS,weblink Eminem, Big Sean Collaborated On Song Together In Detroit (VIDEO), Huffingtonpost.com, July 10, 2013, August 31, 2013, Kate, Abbeylambertz, August 20, 2013,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20130820140444weblink">weblink live, Hall of Fame had spawned five singles, "Guap", "Switch Up" featuring Common, "Beware" featuring Jhené Aiko and Lil Wayne, "Fire", and "Ashley" featuring Miguel.A month prior to the release of Hall of Fame, Big Sean told Complex that he had already begun work on his third album due to the inspiration from his new relationship.WEB, LaPuma, Joe,weblink Big Sean Hall of Fame Interview, Complex (magazine), Complex, August 25, 2013, August 30, 2013, August 29, 2013,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20130829091610weblink">weblink live, On September 12, 2014, Big Sean announced that he had signed a management deal with Roc Nation.WEB,weblink Big Sean Finally Knows Peace: A frank talk with the rapper about his long, fraught journey to Detroit 2., Vulture (website), Vulture, Jenkins, Craig, September 1, 2020, September 26, 2020, {{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Later that same day he released four new songs titled, "I Don't Fuck with You", "Paradise", "4th Quarter" and "Jit/Juke". Producers for these songs include, Mike Will Made It, DJ Mustard, Kanye West, DJ Dahi, Nate Fox, Da Internz, L&F, and Key Wane.WEB, Rani, Taj, Big Sean Drops Four New Songs,weblink BET, September 12, 2014, September 13, 2014, September 29, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150929022228weblink">weblink live, WEB, New Music: Big Sean – 'IDFWU' + 'Paradise' + '4th Quarter' + 'Jit/Juke',weblink Rap-Up, September 12, 2014, September 7, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150907075025weblink">weblink live, "I Don't Fuck with You" was released to iTunes on September 19, 2014.WEB,weblinkk-you-feat.-e-40/id921077675, I Don't Fk With You (feat. E-40) – Single, iTunes Store, Apple Inc., Apple, September 19, 2014, dead,weblink September 22, 2014, In an interview with Sway Calloway, Sean confirmed that Lil Wayne will be featured on the album.Mousdell, Daniel (December 17, 2014). "Big Sean Announces He Has A "Crazy Verse" From Lil Wayne, Talks Pusha T Asking Wayne To Sign With GOOD Music" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218014955weblink |date=December 18, 2014 }}. LilWayneHQ.com(File:Big Sean 2015.jpg|210px|thumb|right|Sean performing in April 2015)On January 25, 2015, various artists who worked on Big Sean's upcoming third studio album such as Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign, DJ Mustard, Drake, Travis Scott and Ariana Grande posted the album cover to Twitter or Instagram.WEB,weblink Big Sean And All His Friends Announce New Album, Dark Sky Paradise, MTV, January 26, 2015, January 28, 2015, January 22, 2021,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20210122103510weblink">weblink live, The next day, Big Sean posted a trailer to his new album which revealed the album's release date as February 24, 2015.Big Sean (January 26, 2015). "BIG SEAN is taking your questions right here— fire away!" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127042753weblink |date=January 27, 2016 }}. Complex. Facebook. The album, Dark Sky Paradise debuted atop the Billboard 200 making it his first No. 1 album.MAGAZINE, Caulfield, Keith, Big Sean Scores His First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200,weblink Billboard, March 4, 2015, March 9, 2015, November 14, 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20151114143346weblink">weblink live, He would lead with Video singles for songs entitled "IDFWU", "Blessings", "I Know", "One Man Can Change The World", and "Play No Games." As of February 1, 2016, Dark Sky Paradise was certified platinum. On December 31, 2015, Big Sean released a track recapping 2015, "What A Year (Ft. Pharrell Williams & Detail)".

2016–2018: Twenty88, I Decided, and Double or Nothing

On March 25, 2016, Big Sean released a track to celebrate his 28th birthday, "Get My Shit Together". Two days later he announced a self-titled album with Jhené Aiko, as Twenty88, scheduled to be released on April 1, 2016, exclusively on Tidal.WEB,weblink Big Sean & Jhene Aiko "Twenty88" Collaborative Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist, HipHopDX, April 5, 2016, July 1, 2016, January 28, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170128124047weblink">weblink live, The album was released on April 5, 2016, on Apple Music and Spotify. A week after the exclusive release of Twenty88 on Tidal, Big Sean and Aiko released a 15-minute short film called Out of Love, which is composed of several recordings from the album. Around the same month, upon the wake of the Flint water crisis, Big Sean tweeted to the city's official Twitter account, asking if he could do anything to help, and later on donated $10,000.WEB,weblink Meek Mill, Big Sean want to help Flint water crisis, Detroit Free Press, January 24, 2016, January 23, 2016,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160123045810weblink">weblink live, On October 31, 2016, Big Sean released "Bounce Back" as the lead single from his fourth studio album, I Decided, which was released February 3, 2017.WEB,weblink iTunes - Music - I Decided. by Big Sean, February 3, 2017, iTunes Store, December 25, 2016, July 1, 2022,weblink live, "Moves" was released as an instant-great on December 16, 2016. Sean consulted the advice of Jay Z and Rick Rubin while working on the album.WEB,weblink Big Sean recruits the ear of Jay Z and Rick Rubin into the studio, Smith, Trevor, August 28, 2016, Hotnewhiphop, August 28, 2016, September 5, 2017,weblink live, Big Sean achieved his second number one album on the Billboard 200 chart, as I Decided debuted at the top. It earned 151,000 equivalent album units in the week of February 9, according to Nielsen Music. 65,000 of the amount were in pure album sales.MAGAZINE,weblink Big Sean Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'I Decided.', Billboard, Caulfield, Keith, February 13, 2017, February 23, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170223051831weblink">weblink live, As of April 18, 2017, I Decided was certified gold.WEB, American album certifications – Big Sean – I Decided,weblink Recording Industry Association of America, April 18, 2017, September 5, 2017, July 26, 2020,weblink live, Two months after the release of I Decided, Big Sean was offered the official Key to the City of Detroit for his contribution to his own Sean Anderson foundation.MAGAZINE,weblink Big Sean Awarded Key to City of Detroit, Rolling Stone, April 2, 2017, May 28, 2018, May 29, 2018,weblink live, WEB,weblink Detroit's Big Sean given Key to the City, May 28, 2018, August 17, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170817213003weblink">weblink live, WEB,weblink Big Sean Accepted The Key To Detroit, April 2017, May 28, 2018, May 18, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20170518014117weblink">weblink live, On November 3, 2017, Sean and Metro Boomin released the single "Pull Up N Wreck", featuring 21 Savage. A month later, it was announced that Sean and Metro were to release a collaborative album titled Double or Nothing. The album was released on December 8, 2017, which included features from Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Kash Doll, Young Thug, and Swae Lee,and included the single "Pull Up N Wreck".WEB,weblink Big Sean & Metro Boomin Reveal "Double Or Nothing" Release Date & Album Art, HotNewHipHop, December 5, 2017, December 6, 2017, January 23, 2021,weblink live, In 2017, Big Sean voiced the character of Terrence for an episode of HBO's animated series Animals.

2019–present: Detroit 2

(File:Big Sean 2016 October.jpg|210px|thumb|right|Sean in 2016)On July 24, 2019, Big Sean released his first solo single since 2017 titled "Overtime", produced by Hit-Boy, Key Wane, and the Tucker Brothers.WEB, Listen to Big Sean's New Song "Overtime",weblink Pitchfork, July 24, 2019, July 24, 2019, November 24, 2020,weblink live, In an interview with Beats 1 Radio, Sean said he was "returning to his roots" with the single ahead of his forthcoming album.WEB, Big Sean Announces A Return To His Roots With "Don Life" Album,weblink HipHopDX, July 24, 2019, July 24, 2019, January 26, 2021,weblink live, On July 26, he released the song "Single Again", which includes background vocals from Jhené Aiko and Ty Dolla Sign.MAGAZINE, Saponara, Michael, Big Sean Preaches Self-Love On 'Single Again': Watch,weblink Billboard, August 2, 2019, November 8, 2020,weblink live, On August 26, he released the single "Bezerk" featuring ASAP Ferg, performing it at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.MAGAZINE, Big Sean, A$AP Ferg Team for Wild New Song 'Bezerk',weblink Rolling Stone, August 27, 2019, February 16, 2020, October 20, 2020,weblink live, On March 25 (Big Sean's 32nd birthday), he announced that his new record would be titled Detroit 2.WEB,weblink Big Sean Announces New Album Detroit 2, Pitchfork, March 25, 2020, March 26, 2020, March 26, 2020,weblink live, On August 25, he released the album's lead single, "Deep Reverence", featuring late rapper Nipsey Hussle.WEB,weblinkweblink December 15, 2021, live, Deep Reverence on Youtube, YouTube, August 25, 2020, {{cbignore}}Later on in the year, Big Sean starred in the animated movie Trouble (also known as Dog Gone Trouble), alongside Pamela Adlon and Lucy Hale. The movie was directed by Kevin Johnson.Detroit 2 was released on September 4, 2020, and features collaborations with Eminem, Jhené Aiko, and Lil Wayne.WEB, September 9, 2020, Big Sean's 'Detroit 2' in Battle for No. 1 on Billboard 200,weblink September 9, 2020, Raptology, January 7, 2021,weblink live, The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his third number-one album.MAGAZINE, September 13, 2020, Big Sean's 'Detroit 2' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart,weblink September 13, 2020, Billboard, September 14, 2020,weblink live, On September 17, 2020, Big Sean revealed in a Reddit AMA that another Twenty88 album is "in the works". A track attributed to the project appeared on Detroit 2.WEB,weblink Big Sean reveals another TWENTY88 album with Jhené Aiko is "in the works", NME, Brereton, Greta, September 20, 2020, September 26, 2020, September 22, 2020,weblink live,  He has also announced that he plans on launching his own record label. On October 29, 2021, Big Sean announced on Twitter that after 14 years, he has stepped away from Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label, saying "That's a forever brotherhood, but business wise, I had to start getting a bigger cut! I worked my way out that deal."MAGAZINE, Rouhani, Neena, Big Sean Says He's Left Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music Record Label,weblink October 29, 2021, October 30, 2021, Billboard, October 29, 2021,weblink live, West also claimed during a November 2021 Drink Champs podcast that signing Sean was the 'worst decision' of his entire career.Starting in 2020, Big Sean has appeared in the Showtime series Twenties in a recurring role as Trsitan, an anti-social media character who learns the value of online connection.WEB, Hatchett, Keisha, 2021-12-15, Rapper Big Sean Talks Acting Debut in Lena Waithe's Twenties, Making Use of His Time Amid Recent Deaths,weblink 2022-07-19, TVLine, en-US, In October 2021, Big Sean, in collaboration with rapper and producer Hit-Boy released an EP entitled What You Expect.WEB, 2022-01-21, Big Sean and Hit-Boy Are a Musical Force,weblink 2022-02-27, HYPEBEAST, February 27, 2022,weblink live, In February 2022, Big Sean and singer Queen Naija released a single entitled "Hate Our Love".WEB, Major, Michael, VIDEO: Queen Naija & Big Sean Release New 'Hate Our Love' Music Video,weblink 2022-02-27, BroadwayWorld.com, en, February 27, 2022,weblink live, The song will appear of Naija's upcoming album.WEB, Paul, Larisha, 2022-02-04, Queen Naija And Big Sean Celebrate Love In The Face Of External Doubts On 'Hate Our Love',weblink 2022-02-27, uDiscover Music, en-US, February 27, 2022,weblink live, In that same month, Big Sean confirmed the Twenty88 album and revealed that the album would include a collaboration with his then-girlfriend, Jhené Aiko.WEB, Elibert, Mark, 2022-02-04, Big Sean Confirms New TWENTY88 Album With Jhené Aiko: 'It's Coming Along Good',weblink 2022-02-27, HipHopDX, February 27, 2022,weblink live, In September 2022, Big Sean re-released Detroit to streaming platforms, in honor of its 10th anniversary.

Personal life

Big Sean dated his high school sweetheart, Ashley Marie, whom he met when he was sixteen and started dating at nineteen until their break-up in early 2013.WEB,weblink Big Sean on Ex-Girlfriend Ashley: "I Got Love for Her", BET, August 15, 2013, October 3, 2013, Dorkys, Ramos, October 5, 2013,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20131005141410weblink">weblink live, He subsequently began dating actress Naya Rivera, whom he first met on Twitter; their relationship became public in April 2013. Sean and Rivera were engaged from October 2013 to April 2014.WEB,weblink Naya Rivera and Big Sean Are Engaged!, E Online, October 3, 2013, October 3, 2013, Bruna, Nessif, November 20, 2020,weblink live, WEB,weblink Naya Rivera, Big Sean's Engagement Is Off; Rapper Releases Statement, Us Weekly, April 9, 2014, May 5, 2014, Esther, Lee, May 3, 2014,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140503234150weblink">weblink live, He dated singer Ariana Grande from October 2014 to April 2015.WEB, Lee, Esther, Us Weekly, Ariana Grande, Big Sean Split After 8 Months of Dating: Breakup Details, April 20, 2015,weblink July 1, 2019, January 9, 2021,weblink live, WEB,weblinkweblink January 11, 2022, subscription, live, Ariana Grande confirms her relationship with Big Sean for the first time, The Telegraph, October 17, 2014, December 1, 2014, Charlie, Parrish, {{cbignore}} Big Sean has been in a relationship with singer Jhené Aiko since 2016.WEB, McCollum, Brian, Mo Pop 2022 to feature Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Glass Animals as festival moves to Hart Plaza,weblink 2022-02-27, Detroit Free Press, en-US, February 27, 2022,weblink live, WEB, Schnurr, Samantha,weblink Jhene Aiko Explains Why She Covered Up Her Big Sean Tattoo Amid Split Speculation, November 15, 2018, January 8, 2019, E! News, January 8, 2021,weblink live, WEB,weblink Big Sean and Jhene Aiko Split Ahead of His Hangout With Ex Ariana Grande, March 2, 2019, Cubria, Kaitlin, usmagazine.com, March 8, 2019, March 3, 2019,weblink live, In his 2020 song "Deep Reverence", he revealed that Aiko had previously experienced a miscarriage.WEB,weblink Big Sean reveals miscarriage with Jhené Aiko in new single, August 25, 2020, September 2, 2020, January 8, 2021,weblink live, Their son was born on November 8, 2022.MAGAZINE, Peters, Mitchell, July 4, 2022, Big Sean and Jhene Aiko Are Expecting Their First Child Together,weblink July 4, 2022, Billboard, On November 28, 2017, Big Sean purchased an 11,000 square foot home, with 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms home in Beverly Hills. The house was previously owned by Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. Originally listed at $11 million, Big Sean acquired it for $8.7 million.NEWS,weblink Big Sean Buys Slash's Beverly Hills Mansion at Slashed Price, TMZ, November 29, 2017, November 29, 2017,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20171129052619weblink">weblink live, Big Sean has struggled with depression, canceling a tour in 2018.WEB, The Rebirth Of Big Sean,weblink 2022-07-19, www.culturedmag.com, en, He credits therapy, a healthy lifestyle, exercise and taking a break from touring to refocus on his music as instrumental in his recovery.WEB, Heffernan, rew, C.S.C.S., 2020-03-17, Big Sean Added 30 Pounds Thanks to His Morning Workout,weblink 2022-07-19, Men's Health, en-US,

Sean Anderson Foundation

In May 2012, Big Sean founded a nonprofit organization called the “Sean Anderson Foundation,” with the aim of helping underserved children and families in Detroit. Alongside direct donations to local institutions, primarily educational institutions, the foundation has created fundraising programs and partnered with other organizations. In 2016, the foundation launched #HealFlintKids to raise money for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint amid the Flint water crisis - the program raised $100,000.In 2015, the foundation launched Mogul Prep, which partnered high school students with music industry professionals. During the same year, the foundation donated a recording studio for students at Big Sean's alma mater, Cass Technical High School.WEB, Big Sean will unveil a new studio in Detroit during D.O.N. Weekend,weblink 2022-07-19, REVOLT, en-US, Beginning in 2018, the foundation has hosted an annual weekend festival, called D.O.N. Weekend, with free events and performances for Detroit residents and usually by Detroit artists.WEB, 2021-08-30, Big Sean Takes Over Detroit with Annual D.O.N Weekend!,weblink 2022-07-19, The Michigan Chronicle, en-US, In December 2018, Big Sean in partnership with Ally Financial, Thurgood Marshall College Fund & the Sean Anderson Foundation, created an annual scholarship competition for HBCU students called “Moguls in the Making.”WEB, Big Sean's "Moguls in the Making" HBCU Competition,weblink 2022-07-19, en, In 2019, the foundation partnered with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, donating a second $100,000 recording studio to the club during that year's D.O.N. Weekend.WEB, Big Sean Gifts $100K Recording Studio To Detroit Boys & Girls Club,weblink 2022-07-19, Essence, December 6, 2020, en-US, Since 2012, the foundation has participated in the annual All Star Giveback on Thanksgiving, where it distributes turkeys, trimming and canned goods to Detroit residents.WEB, 2019-11-27, Big Sean Is Giving Away Turkeys & Canned Goods To Detroit Residents,weblink 2022-07-19, HotNewHipHop, en, In May 2021, Big Sean, via his Sean Anderson Foundation, released a video series on wellness and mental health.WEB, Big Sean's Depression And Anxiety Struggles Inspired Him, And His Mom, To Help Others,weblink 2022-07-19, Essence, April 30, 2021, en-US, The series was released during Mental Health Awareness Month and featured conversation between Big Sean and his mother, educator Myra Anderson, about the intersection between wellness and mental health, including topics like meditation, sleep and emotional freedom techniques.

Other ventures

In October 2008, Big Sean was featured in The Source and headlined the "Style" section of the magazine.WEB, kanYe West: Blog – BIG SEAN IN THE SOURCE,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20081031034616weblink">weblink October 31, 2008, February 18, 2009, He posed in the Winter 2008 Billionaire Boys Club lookbook,WEB, Billionaire Boys Club,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110515100731weblink">weblink May 15, 2011, May 25, 2011, Bbcicecream.com, and is a consistent representative of Ti$A apparel.WEB, Ti$A Online Shop – Home,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160127042753weblink">weblink January 27, 2016, May 25, 2011, Shoptisa.bigcartel.com, He has an endorsement deal with Adidas, through which he has released his own "Detroit Player" line of sneakers,WEB, Lacy, Eric, December 1, 2012, Big Sean's Michigan release of Adidas 'Detroit Player' excites sneakerheads on Twitter, Instagram,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140110130721weblink">weblink January 10, 2014, August 31, 2013, MLive.com, and is a follower of the Rosewood clothing style."Video: Big Sean Talks About Working With Kanye West and the "Rosewood" Dress Code!" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415013759weblink|date=April 15, 2015}}. KillerHipHop.com. September 19, 2010. In 2013, Big Sean launched his own clothing company, Aura Gold.Harris, Chris (March 19, 2014). "Big Sean Talks About Aura Gold's Success and a Possible Collaboration with Been Trill" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415124751weblink|date=April 15, 2015}}. Complex.Bray, Arthur (March 18, 2014). "Big Sean Speaks On Aura Gold and Forthcoming Music Projects" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414021816weblink|date=April 14, 2015}}. Hypebeast.In 2018, Big Sean launched a shoe collection with PUMA, called Puma x Big Sean.WEB, Chochrek, Ella, 2018-03-31, See the Luxe-Looking Puma x Big Sean Shoes That Drop Today,weblink 2022-07-19, Footwear News, en-US, The collection included a relaunch of the classic PUMA Suede, released on the shoe's 50th anniversary.WEB, 2018-03-07, Big Sean x Puma Footwear Collection Release Info {{!, SneakerNews.com |url=https://sneakernews.com/2018/03/07/big-sean-puma-footwear-collection-release-info-2/ |access-date=2022-07-19 |website=Sneaker News |language=en-US}}WEB, 2018-08-20, Big Sean & PUMA Debut Elevated Sportswear Collection,weblink 2022-07-19, Highsnobiety, en, In December 2020, Big Sean joined the NBA's Detroit Pistons as creative director of innovation.WEB, Big Sean Joins The Detroit Pistons as "Creative Director of Innovation",weblink 2022-07-19, www.nba.com, en, In that role, he leads the design of team apparel, with practice jerseys bearing his “Don Life” logo, and other non-game, community-driven initiatives.WEB, Beard, Rod, Pistons name Detroit rapper Big Sean creative director of innovation,weblink 2022-07-19, The Detroit News, en-US, In December 2020, Big Sean joined McDonald's “Black & Positively Golden” mentorship program. The program offers scholarships for HBCU students.WEB, Brown, D'Shonda, Big Sean On Mentorship In The Music Industry,weblink 2022-07-19, Forbes, en,

Legal issues

On August 4, 2011, Big Sean was arrested for third-degree sexual assault at a concert in Lewiston, New York.WEB,weblink Rapper 'Big Sean' faces charge after concert, Spectrum News, May 20, 2021, August 5, 2011, May 20, 2021,weblink live, On October 26, he pleaded guilty to second-degree unlawful imprisonment, and was fined $750; the charges of third-degree sexual abuse were dropped as part of the plea bargain.Big Sean Accepts Plea Deal in Sexual Assault Case {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613034218weblink |date=June 13, 2018 }} Michael Depland, billboard.com October 26, 2011 Big Sean's attorney, Scott Leemon, stated that Sean "regrets any misunderstandings that occurred that day and reiterates he did not engage in any type of sexual misconduct."WEB, Pfeiffer, Rick,weblink Rapper Big Sean takes plea deal in Lewiston court, October 26, 2011, Niagara Gazette, March 30, 2012, January 8, 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120108060705weblink">weblink live, Big Sean Cleared of Sexual Assault Charges: Rapper accepts plea deal for wrongful imprisonment {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144245weblink |date=June 12, 2018 }} Matthew Perpetua, Rolling Stone, October 27, 2011

Discography

Studio albums

• Finally Famous (2011)
• Hall of Fame (2013)
• Dark Sky Paradise (2015)
• I Decided (2017)
• Detroit 2 (2020)

Collaborative albums

• Twenty88 {{small|(with Jhené Aiko)}} (2016)
• Double or Nothing {{small|(with Metro Boomin)}} (2017)

Filmography{| class"wikitable sortable"

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Tours

Headlining

• I Am Finally Famous Tour (2011)
• Detroit Tour (2013)
• Hall of Fame Tour (2014)
• I Decided Tour (2017)

Supporting act

• J. Cole – Forest Hills Drive Tour (2015)
• Rihanna – Anti World Tour (2016)

See also

• List of awards and nominations received by Big Sean

References

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External links

• {{Official website}}

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