His debut album, Finally Famous, was released in June 2011 and featured guest appearances from hip hop superstars Kanye West, Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, Wiz Khalifa, and Lupe Fiasco.
He was raised by his mother and grandparents who worked steadfastly to instill in him the principles of hard work and determination. Sean attended the Detroit Waldorf School, a school of art, from Kindergarten to 8th Grade where he was in 102.7FM, a local radio station in Detroit where he displayed his rhyming skills weekly. There, he met Kanye West after a radio interview in 2005 and got a chance to display his talent by freestyling for Mr. West, giving him a copy of his music and sending numerous tracks for him to critique. After months of submitting songs and numerous meetings, Sean finally got a call from Kanye West himself saying that he wanted to sign him. 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.
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. 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. 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$y, Tyga, Drake, Mike Posner, Chuck Inglish, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy, and Chiddy Bang. The mixtape includes 20 tracks.
Finally Famous, Sean's debut studio album, was released June 28, 2011, and spawned three hit singles; "My Last", "Marvin & Chardonnay" and "Dance (Ass)". The album featured guest appearances from Lupe Fiasco, John Legend, Pharrell, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Pusha T, and included production from No I.D., The Legendary Traxster, Andrew "Pop" Wansel, Xaphoon Jones and The Neptunes. When the songs "O.T.T.R." and "Flowers" were leaked in July 2011, speculation began of a new mixtape. Sean confirmed in an interview on June 28, 2011, that a collaborative mixtape between him and "two other guys in hip-hop that are just killing it right now" will be released "in a couple of weeks". Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y were the suspected featured rappers on the mixtape. However, Wiz Khalifa later confirmed that there would be no mixtape, claiming that the songs were created, "just for fun".
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. On October 19, 2011, Kanye West announced on his Twitter plans for a Spring 2012 GOOD Music album release. On April 6, 2012, "Mercy", the lead single from the GOOD Music compilation album, Cruel Summer, was released. The song, produced by newly signed in-house producer Lifted, features Big Sean along with Kanye West, Pusha T, and southern rapper 2 Chainz. 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.
Big Sean pushed back the release date of his second studio album Hall of Fame which 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, 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". Hall of Fame 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. On September 12, 2014, Big Sean announced that he had signed a management deal with Roc Nation. 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. "I Don't Fuck with You" was released to iTunes on September 19, 2014. In an interview with Sway Calloway, Sean confirmed that Lil Wayne will be featured on the album.
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. 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. 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.”
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, Twenty88, scheduled to be released on April 1, 2016, exclusively on Tidal. 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.
On October 31, 2016, Big Sean released "Bounce Back" as the lead single from his fourth studio album, I Decided, which was released on February 3, 2017. "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. 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 was in pure album sales. As of April 18, 2017, I Decided was certified gold.
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.
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, and included features from Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Kash Doll, Young Thug, and Swae Lee, and included the single "Pull Up N Wreck".
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. In an interview with Beats 1 Radio, Sean said he was "returning to his roots" with the single ahead of his forthcoming album. On July 26, he released the song "Single Again", which includes background vocals from Jhené Aiko and Ty Dolla Sign. On August 26, he released the single "Bezerk" featuring ASAP Ferg, performing it at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
On March 25 (Big Sean's 32nd birthday), he announced that his new record would be titled Detroit 2. On August 25, he released the album's lead single, "Deep Reverence", featuring late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Detroit 2 was released on September 4, 2020, and features collaborations with Eminem, Jhené Aiko, and Lil Wayne. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his third number-one album.
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. 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." 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. In October 2021, Big Sean, in collaboration with rapper and producer Hit-Boy released an EP entitled What You Expect.
In February 2022, Big Sean and singer Queen Naija released a single entitled "Hate Our Love". The song will appear on Naija's upcoming album. 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. In September 2022, Big Sean re-released Detroit to streaming platforms, in honor of its 10th anniversary.
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. 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.
In May 2021, Big Sean, via his Sean Anderson Foundation, released a video series on wellness and mental health. The series was released during Mental Health Awareness Month and featured a 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.
All Your Fault
Big Sean Lyrics
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You talkin' about this shit but whatever
We can go back and forth all day
(How much I feel, I live for your love)
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
(Live for your love)
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
(Live for your love)
Lit for your love baby (Straight up!)
That's that don't play, whoo, that's that new Ye
People sayin' I'm the closest thing to Mike since Janet, whoo
Tom Cruise, homie, we jumpin' up on them couches
That's a fresh house, is that a guest house
Your house got another house
Your bitch got a bitch, your spouse got another spouse
Young Walt Disney, I'ma tell you truthfully
If you leave Mickey you gon' end up with a Goofy
I imagine thats what Chris told Karrueche
Girls be actin' like it's diamonds in they coochie
I don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck
But cops chokin' niggas out in the media
We finna have to protest and tear the city up
We bout to tear this whole place up pretty much
(How much I live)
And you know it's all your fault
Nobody, nobody, nobody, babe
You know it's all your fault
Nobody, nobody, nobody, but me
(How much I feel, I live for your love)
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
(Live for your love)
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
(Live for your love)
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
(Live for your love)
Lit for your love baby (Straight up!)
Ho we done made it through hell and disaster
My crib done got bigger, my women got badder
You wonderin' how do you get in the game
I'm wonderin' how do I get to the rafters
Oh boy, I'm mad until these records gettin' shattered
Til I'm MJ or Magic, oh she just want the status, so
You the man she got, but I'm the man she been after
She done sent so many naked pics my phone ain't got no data
I walk off in New York like my name Derek Jeter
Headed home to the D where you know I keep a Gina
I'm the good with the evil
Fuck you nice to meet you
You can have a peace sign man without the middle finger
With the clique when you see us, that's my family to me
That's my family tree
They're my arms, legs, hands, and my feet
And I can't cut them off even with diabetes
Hit the beat and kerosene it
Scratch that, I white sheet it
A 100 dollar fade every single time you see us
Been a king all my life so I shoulda got a Caesar
Somewhere off in Vegas rollin' dice up at the Caesar's
Got me thinkin' back bout how I used to roll to Little Caesar's
Piece of pizza with Tanisha
Now I'm with a Boniqua
She finna blow at that
I got your dream girl, yeah she actin' like a ho at that
Throw her to me I'ma throw that back
Top spot I'm finna go at that
(Straight up)
(How much I feel, I live for your love)
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
(Live for your love)
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
(Live for your love)
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
(Live for your love)
Lit for your love baby (Straight up!)
Ho you gotta move quick
(World in my hands, I ain't gotta loose grip
I don't like loose pussy or loose lips)
And I done did the impossible a few times, Tom Cruise shit
Ho and I ain't satisfied bein' on that top 5 list
(I ain't satisfied until I'm on that all-time list)
Til everything I spit is all timeless
(My girl on that all fine list)
My life a little luck, a lot of grind
Bitch no maybe ho I gotta make it
(Fuck your nomination man fuck the world)
I'm repopulatin', wrap my rollie round my waist yeah time's a waistin'
(Niggas want the comma, comma combination)
Long as I'm around it's gon' be dot dot dot a lot of waitin'
Got my pinky on her brain while I'm gettin' brain plottin' world domination
(People ask me how I done make it)
I'm just like "man if you want the crown, bitch you gotta take it"
Straight up
The song “All Your Fault” by Big Sean is about how the rapper is trying to make a name for himself in the music industry while also being in a romantic relationship. The lyrics talk about how he is putting in the work, but he feels that his partner is not doing enough to support him. The song includes some boasting about his success, such as being compared to Michael Jackson and having lavish homes. However, he also references more serious issues like police brutality and the need for protest.
The chorus “And you know it's all your fault, nobody, nobody, nobody, babe, you know it's all your fault, nobody, nobody, nobody, but me” refers to how Big Sean blames his partner for his lack of support at times. He wants her to take responsibility for not being there for him, and also acknowledges that he himself needs to take ownership of his actions and decisions.
In the second verse, Big Sean talks about how he has worked hard to get to where he is, but still has even greater aspirations. He also claims that he is loyal to his family and friends, and has his sights set on world domination.
Overall, “All Your Fault” is a song that balances both confidence and vulnerability. It shows the highs and lows of trying to achieve success in both career and personal life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you know we good
We’re in a good place.
You talkin' about this shit but whatever
I don’t really care what you’re saying.
We can go back and forth all day
We can argue about this endlessly.
(How much I feel, I live for your love)
I’m so in love with you.
Lit for your love baby, lit for your love
I’m so lit because of your love.
(Live for your love)
I live my life for your love.
Lit for your love baby (Straight up!)
I’m so hyped up because of your love (for real!).
That's that don't play, whoo, that's that new Ye
This is some Kanye-level awesomeness.
People sayin' I'm the closest thing to Mike since Janet, whoo
People compare me to Michael Jackson in his prime.
Tom Cruise, homie, we jumpin' up on them couches
We’re so hyped up, we’re like Tom Cruise jumping on a couch.
That's a fresh house, is that a guest house
Your house is so fancy, is that another house inside your house?
Your house got another house
Your house is super fancy.
Your bitch got a bitch, your spouse got another spouse
Your girl is cheating, and so is your partner.
Young Walt Disney, I'ma tell you truthfully
I’m like a young Walt Disney.
If you leave Mickey you gon' end up with a Goofy
If you leave me, you’ll end up with someone way worse.
I imagine thats what Chris told Karrueche
Chris Brown probably said something similar to Karreuche Tran.
Girls be actin' like it's diamonds in they coochie
Girls act like their private parts are worth more than diamonds.
I don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck
I don’t care at all.
But cops chokin' niggas out in the media
Cops are strangling black people, and everyone knows about it.
We finna have to protest and tear the city up
We’re going to have to protest and riot to demand change.
We bout to tear this whole place up pretty much
We’re going to cause chaos and destruction.
(How much I live)
This is how much I love life.
And you know it's all your fault
You’re the reason for everything.
Nobody, nobody, nobody, babe
No one else is responsible.
You know it's all your fault
It’s all your fault.
Nobody, nobody, nobody, but me
Only I can fix this.
Ho we done made it through hell and disaster
We’ve been through tough times.
My crib done got bigger, my women got badder
My house and my women have both upgraded.
You wonderin' how do you get in the game
You’re wondering how to become successful.
I'm wonderin' how do I get to the rafters
I’m wondering how to reach the top.
Oh boy, I'm mad until these records gettin' shattered
I’m angry until I break records.
Til I'm MJ or Magic, oh she just want the status, so
Until I become as legendary as Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson. Women just want me for my status.
You the man she got, but I'm the man she been after
You’re her boyfriend, but she wants me instead.
She done sent so many naked pics my phone ain't got no data
She’s sent so many nude photos that there’s no more storage on my phone.
I walk off in New York like my name Derek Jeter
I’m so confident and cool, I walk around like Derek Jeter.
Headed home to the D where you know I keep a Gina
Heading home to Detroit, where I have a girl named Gina.
I'm the good with the evil
I’m a balance between good and evil.
Fuck you nice to meet you
I don’t care to be polite and introduce myself.
You can have a peace sign man without the middle finger
You can be peaceful without being rude.
With the clique when you see us, that's my family to me
When you see us hanging out, we’re like family.
That's my family tree
We're all connected like a family tree.
They're my arms, legs, hands, and my feet
They’re essential to me.
And I can't cut them off even with diabetes
I couldn’t cut them off even if I had diabetes.
Hit the beat and kerosene it
I’m going to light up and dominate this beat.
Scratch that, I white sheet it
Actually, I’m going to kill it cleanly.
A 100 dollar fade every single time you see us
We always have fresh haircuts.
Been a king all my life so I shoulda got a Caesar
I’ve always been a leader, so I should’ve had a hairstyle like Julius Caesar.
Somewhere off in Vegas rollin' dice up at the Caesar's
I’m gambling in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace.
Got me thinkin' back bout how I used to roll to Little Caesar's
It reminds me of when I used to go to Little Caesar’s for pizza.
Piece of pizza with Tanisha
I used to share a pizza with a girl named Tanisha.
Now I'm with a Boniqua
Now I’m with a girl named Boniqua.
She finna blow at that
She’s about to have some fun.
I got your dream girl, yeah she actin' like a ho at that
I have the girl of your dreams, and she’s acting wild.
Throw her to me I'ma throw that back
Send her my way and I’ll show you a good time.
Top spot I'm finna go at that
I’m going to reach the top spot.
(Straight up)
For real.
Ho you gotta move quick
You need to act fast.
(World in my hands, I ain't gotta loose grip
I have the world in my hands, and I’m not going to let it go.
I don't like loose pussy or loose lips)
I don’t like people who are loose and unreliable.
And I done did the impossible a few times, Tom Cruise shit
I’ve done some amazing things, like Tom Cruise.
Ho and I ain't satisfied bein' on that top 5 list
I’m not just satisfied with being in the top 5.
(I ain't satisfied until I'm on that all-time list)
I won’t be satisfied until I’m on the list of all-time greatest.
Til everything I spit is all timeless
Until everything I create is timeless.
(My girl on that all fine list)
My girlfriend is also on the all-fine list.
My life a little luck, a lot of grind
My life is a mix of luck and hard work.
Bitch no maybe ho I gotta make it
I have to succeed, no matter what.
(Fuck your nomination man fuck the world)
I don’t care about anyone’s recognition or awards.
I'm repopulatin', wrap my rollie round my waist yeah time's a waistin'
I’m spreading my influence, wearing my watch on my waist, time is running out.
(Niggas want the comma, comma combination)
People want money and fame.
Long as I'm around it's gon' be dot dot dot a lot of waitin'
As long as I’m here, there will always be anticipation.
Got my pinky on her brain while I'm gettin' brain plottin' world domination
While I’m having sex and getting oral, I’m plotting world domination.
(People ask me how I done make it)
People ask me how I became successful.
I'm just like "man if you want the crown, bitch you gotta take it"
I tell them, if you want to be the best, you have to take it for yourself.
Straight up
For real.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOAH D. GOLDSTEIN, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, WELBON CORNELL MORRIS, NASHEIM MYRICK, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH, EMMNANUAL NICKERSON, DAVID PACK, LEE STONE, KANYE WEST
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@DatGamingLxwd
Big Sean never disappoints. Always coming out with dope tracks.
@atashi1044
Dyllon Freeman this is sean year
@scoota5084
Dyllon Freeman best rapper right now
@Lean_Pharaoh
But his album was dissapointing as fuck.. This and the song with PND were the only good tracks honestly lol
@jaydenallen10
Aldo Rodriguez what do you mean this one of the few albums that you can play the whole thing w/out wanting to skip songs
@bryantpartazana6356
🔥HEAT🔥
@BrayZap
6.7 mill views this many years later..absolutely disgusting. This song gets no love at all. Big Sean has always been so underrated. His songs just bring something that nobody else does. His voice , his flows, his beats, his verses. Everything is one of a kind vintage Sean
@astroworld.mp3978
This comment 5 yrs later and it still has 9mil 🤦🏽♂️
@vetlungs
This is Travis Scott’s song tbh
@tallboiedd2846
@@vetlungsbro what? He only has an ad-lib & nothing else