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Big Sean
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Real Name: Sean Michael Leonard Anderson
Aliases:
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.”
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Top Big Sean Questions
He was born in Santa Monica, California but raised in Detroit, Michigan.
He signed with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music in 2007.
He was planning to attend Michigan State University.
Finally Famous was released in 2011.
“Bounce Back” peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2016.
Sean has cited Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and J Dilla as his influences.
Big Sean
Real name: Sean Michael Leonard Anderson
Aliases:
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