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Hip Hop Big Sean

Big Sean’s ‘Detroit 2’ To Feature Eminem, Stevie Wonder, Travis Scott, Post Malone & More

Big Sean’s ‘Detroit 2’ To Feature Eminem, Stevie Wonder, Travis Scott, Post Malone & More

Big Sean Reveals Why He Didn’t Make A 7-Song Album With Kanye West In Wyoming

Big Sean Reveals Why He Didn’t Make A 7-Song Album With Kanye West In Wyoming

Big Sean Says It Was ‘Hurtful’ To Have ‘IDFWU’ Associated With Naya Rivera’s Death

Big Sean Preps Kanye West & Hit-Boy-Assisted ‘Detroit 2’ Album With ‘Harder Than My Demons’ Video

Big Sean Preps Kanye West & Hit-Boy-Assisted ‘Detroit 2’ Album With ‘Harder Than My Demons’ Video

Big Sean Is Back With A Vengeance In ‘Harder Than My Demons’

Big Sean Previews ‘Detroit 2’ Budweiser Can Through Thinly Veiled Thirst Trap

Big Sean Previews ‘Detroit 2’ Budweiser Can Through Thinly Veiled Thirst Trap

New Music Friday – New Singles From Big Sean & Nipsey Hussle, YG, Ty Dolla $ign & Nicki Minaj & More

Jay Electronica Was So Moved By Nipsey Hussle & Big Sean’s Song That He Left The Studio When He Heard It

Jay Electronica Was So Moved By Nipsey Hussle & Big Sean’s Song That He Left The Studio When He Heard It

Kanye West & Hit-Boy Are Executive Producing Big Sean’s ‘Detroit 2’ Album

Kanye West & Hit-Boy Are Executive Producing Big Sean’s ‘Detroit 2’ Album

Big Sean’s ‘Deep Reverence’ Details Why Nipsey Hussle’s Death Made Him Reach Out To Kendrick Lamar

Big Sean Officially Sets ‘Detroit 2’ Album Release Date

2 Chainz, Big Sean & J. Cole Just Racked Up On Platinum & Gold Plaques

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Big Sean On Naya Rivera’s Death: “I’m Still Grieving And Still In Shock”

Tweets Is Watching: Florida Politician Speaks Against Big Sean & Pusha T

Tweets Is Watching: Florida Politician Speaks Against Big Sean & Pusha T

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Real Name: Sean Michael Leonard Anderson

Big Sean
BORN:
Mar 25, 1988
AGE:
37
NET WORTH:
$26 Million
HEIGHT:
5'8

BIO

Born in Santa Monica but raised in Detroit, Big Sean is one of the top MCs today. His rhyme scheme has influenced so many rappers that have come after him. He was discovered and signed by Kanye West to GOOD Music in 2007. After releasing several mixtapes, Sean dropped the studio album Finally Famous in 2011, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum. He released his second studio album, Hall of Fame, in 2013 and it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200, going Gold. Sean's next albums, Dark Sky Paradise in 2015, I Decided in 2017, and Detroit 2 in 2020, all debuted atop the Billboard 200 and received Platinum certifications. As an actor, he currently has a recurring role on BET’s “Twenties.”

PROPS

  • He founded the Sean Anderson Foundation to serve children in Detroit.
  • He’s featured on a mural on Detroit's west side along with other Detroit rappers Eminem, Proof, and Royce da 5'9".
  • He has an endorsement deal with Adidas.
  • June 29, 2017, was officially declared Big Sean Day in Detroit. 
  • His last three albums debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
  • He has a recurring role in the BET series “Twenties.”

Top Big Sean Questions

Where was Big Sean born?

He was born in Santa Monica, California but raised in Detroit, Michigan.

What label was Big Sean first signed to?

He signed with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music in 2007.

What was Big Sean doing before he pursued a rap career?

He was planning to attend Michigan State University.

What was Big Sean’s debut album?

Finally Famous was released in 2011.

What is Big Sean’s biggest song?

“Bounce Back” peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016.

Who are Big Sean’s influences?

Sean has cited Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and J Dilla as his influences.

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