Big Sean, formerly known as Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, born March 25, 1988, is an American rapper and songwriter known for his introspection and energetic famous for its style.
Kanye West first received widespread attention in 2007 when he signed to GOODG.OOD Music, which catapulted him into the hip-hop world.
He gained mainstream recognition in 2011 with his breakthrough single “My Last,” a collaboration with Chris Brown.
He has released several successful albums over the years, among which “Finally Famous” and “Dark Sky Paradise” have cemented his place in the music industry.
Big Sean is known for his collaborations with famous artists such as Kanye West, Drake and Jhene Aiko, and has a reputation for writing chart-topping hit lyrics.
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- Full name: Sean Michael Leonard Anderson
- Nickname: Big Sean
- Date of birth: March 25, 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter
- Height: 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
- Parents: Myra Anderson (mother), James Anderson (father)
- Siblings: Greg Pluta, Chris Jinkins
- Spouse: Jhene Aiko (Partner)
- Children: Noah Hassani Anderson
- Relationship status: In a relationship with Jhene Aiko
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: African American
- Net worth: $26 million
early life and education
Big Sean was born in Santa Monica, California, and moved to Detroit, Michigan when he was three months old, where he was raised by his mother, Myra, and his grandmother, Mildred Leonard.
His grandmother served in World War II and became one of the first black female captains in the U.S. Army. Sean grew up in Detroit and attended the Detroit Waldorf School before graduating from Cass Technical High School in 2006 with a 3.7 GPA.
His early experiences in Detroit had a major impact on his musical career, and he often mentioned the city in his songs. As of 2024, Sean is 36 years old. He was raised in a Christian family and continued to practice his faith, which influenced his life and musical outlook.
personal life
Big Sean has always had high-profile relationships throughout his career. He became engaged to actress Naya Rivera in 2013, but they ended their relationship in 2014.
He later dated pop star Ariana Grande, from whom he split in 2015. In 2016, he began dating singer Jhene Aiko, with whom he has a deep personal and musical connection.
The couple welcomed their first child, Noah Hasani Anderson, in 2022.
Although they are not married, their relationship remains strong and they often collaborate on music, including on their joint project “Twenty88.”
Profession
Big Sean’s career began in 2007 when he signed with Kanye West’s GOODG.OOD music label after performing an impromptu performance at a Detroit radio station.
His first mixtape, “Finally Famous,” was released in 2007 and began to build his fan base. His debut studio album, “Finally Famous,” was released in 2011 and featured hit singles such as “My Last” and “Dance (Ass),” which continued to climb the charts and established him in the rap industry. .
He followed this up with albums such as Hall of Fame (2013) and Dark Sky Paradise (2015), the latter of which was his first to top the Billboard 200 chart.
Big Sean continued his success with subsequent albums, including “I Decided” (2017) and “Detroit 2” (2020). Over the years, he has collaborated with many artists, including Kanye West, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and his partner Jhene Aiko.
Awards
- BETBET Hip Hop Awards (Best New Artist) – 2011
- MTV Video Music Awards (Best Social Message Video) – 2015
- Grammy Nominations (Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song) – Over the Years
- BETBET Awards – multiple winners
- Soul Train Awards – Multiple Nominations
net worth
Big Sean has an estimated net worth of $26 million. He has amassed his wealth primarily through a successful music career, including several chart-topping albums and collaborations with major artists.
social media
- Instagram: @bigsean
- Twitter: @BigSean
film chronology
- Animals(2017)
- Justin Bieber: Seasons (2020)
- Trouble (2019) [Voice]
discography
- Finally Famous(2011)
- Hall of Fame(2013)
- Dark Sky Paradise(2015)
- I decided (2017)
- Detroit 2 (2020)
books
- Walk Higher: Five Practices for Achieving Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace (2024)
