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.
I Don`t Fuck With You
Big Sean Lyrics
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You little stupid ass bitch, I ain't fuckin' with you
You little, you little dumb ass bitch, I ain't fuckin' with you
I got a million trillion things I'd rather fuckin' do
Than to be fuckin' with you
Little stupid ass, I don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck
I don't I don't I don't give a fuck
Bitch I don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
Don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
I heard you got a new man, I see you takin' a pic
Then you post it up, thinkin' that it's makin' me sick, brr, brr
I see you calling, I be makin' it quick
I'mma answer that shit like "I don't fuck with you"
Bitch I got no feelings to go
I swear I had it up to here, I got no ceilings to go
I mean for real, fuck how you feel
Fuck your two cents if it ain't goin' towards the bill, yeah
And everyday I wake up celebratin' shit, why?
'Cause I just dodged a bullet from a crazy bitch, I
Stuck to my guns, that's what made me rich
That's what put me on, that's what got me here
That's what made me this
And everything that I do is my first name
These hoes chase bread, aw damn, she got a bird brain
Ain't nothin' but trill in me, aw man, silly me
I just bought a crib, three stories, that bitch a trilogy
And you know I'm rollin' weed that's fuckin' up the ozone
I got a bitch that text me, she ain't got no clothes on
And then another one text, then your ass next
And I'm gonna text your ass back like
I don't fuck with you
You little stupid ass bitch, I ain't fuckin' with you
You little, you little dumb ass bitch, I ain't fuckin' with you
I got a million trillion things I'd rather fuckin' do
Than to be fuckin' with you
Little stupid ass, I don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck
I don't I don't I don't give a fuck
Bitch I don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
Don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
I don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck
I don't I don't I don't give a fuck
Bitch I don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
Don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
Got a million things on my mind
Executive deals online, limited amount of time
Chasin' these dollar signs and you ain't on your grind
You might be able to find me up in the MGM casino in the D
Fuckin' off fetti I coulda put on property
From the Bay to the Murder Mitten, my niggas put murder missions
She choose him, that's her decision, free my niggas in prison
On the phone with a bitch who can't do shit
For a pimp but make a nigga hella rich
Got a blunt in my dental, goin' H.A.M in a rental
On my way, to Sacramento, late night, Arsenio
I'm never sentimental, go hard or go home, listen
Barely Harley, I'm chromeless, you might end up domeless
I bet you she into me, her cheddar, she givin' me
I make a bitch stand outside forever like the Statue of Liberty
Rest in pimp, Pimp C, underground king of the South
I raise my Styrofoam up, and pour some drank in my mouth
Why you always coming around with bad news?
Say you want me to win, but hope I lose
Ass never rock with other niggas in the crew
But them niggas cool, it's just that
Bitch I ain't fuck with you
You little stupid ass bitch, I ain't fuckin' with you
You little, you little dumb ass bitch, I ain't fuckin' with you
I got a million trillion things I'd rather fuckin' do
Than to be fuckin' with you
Little stupid ass, I don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck
I don't I don't I don't give a fuck
Bitch I don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
Don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
I don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck
I don't I don't I don't give a fuck
Bitch I don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
Don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
I got a new chick that I gotta thank God for
I got a new whip that I gotta thank a lot for
Yeah I got a lot but want a lot more
Yeah we in the buildin' but I'm tryna take it to the top floor
I swear I hear some new bullshit every day I'm wakin' up
It seems like nowadays everybody breakin' up
That shit can break you down if you lose a good girl
I guess you need a bad bitch to come around and make it up
I guess drama makes for the best content
Everything got a bad side, even a conscience
Now you're drinkin' 'til your unconscious
Feel me when you get a fine bitch
Just don't forget to read the fine print
Life got me meditatin' like I'm in the Himalayas
Keep it G with the L lit on me like the elevator
Yeah I know that karma's too real so I hope you doin' cool
But still stupid ass bitch I ain't fuckin' with you
Little stupid ass, I ain't fuckin with
I ain't fuckin', I ain't I ain't fuckin' with you
I ain't fuckin' with you
The lyrics to Big Sean Ft. E-40's song "I Don't With You" are a direct statement of the artist's refusal to deal with an unpleasant person. The song breaks down into two parts, the first part addresses this person directly, with insults and a statement of not wanting to deal with them. The second part of the song is much more introspective, speaking about the artist's personal journey and experiences, including relationships, success, and dealing with difficult situations.
In the opening verse, Big Sean insults the person he is addressing, using colorful language and expletives to make it clear that he does not wish to deal with them. He explains that he has too many other things to do than to waste his time on the person, who he sees as being intellectually inferior. In the chorus, he repeats the refrain "I don't fuck with you," which drives home his point of detachment.
In the second half of the song, the artist delves into his own experiences, speaking about his pursuit of success and his relationships. He talks about dodging a bullet with a difficult ex and sticking to his guns in order to get where he is. He also addresses the drama and negativity that he faces on a regular basis, and how he tries to stay focused and maintain his sense of self amidst it all.
Overall, this song is about asserting boundaries and prioritizing one's own well-being. It is a bold and unapologetic statement of self-respect and self-care, and a reminder that sometimes, it's okay to say "I don't fuck with you."
Line by Line Meaning
I don't fuck with you
I don't want anything to do with you.
You little stupid ass bitch, I ain't fuckin' with you
You, a silly and foolish person, are not someone I want to associate with.
You little, you little dumb ass bitch, I ain't fuckin' with you
I have no interest in interacting with you, you unintelligent person.
I got a million trillion things I'd rather fuckin' do
I have a vast number of things that I would rather spend my time doing than being around you.
Than to be fuckin' with you
I would rather do anything else than be around you.
Little stupid ass, I don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck
You, a foolish person, are completely unimportant to me and I couldn't care less about you.
I don't I don't I don't give a fuck
I am emphasizing how little I care about you.
Bitch I don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
You, an unpleasant person, and your actions are completely irrelevant to me.
Don't give a fuck about you or anything that you do
Again, I want to emphasize the complete lack of interest I have in you and what you do.
I heard you got a new man, I see you takin' a pic
I heard that you have a new partner, and I see you taking photos.
Then you post it up, thinkin' that it's makin' me sick, brr, brr
You then upload the photos, assuming that it will make me feel bad, but it doesn't.
I see you calling, I be makin' it quick
I see you calling me, but I hang up quickly.
I'mma answer that shit like 'I don't fuck with you'
I answer your calls with the firm statement that I don't want anything to do with you.
Bitch I got no feelings to go
I have no emotions to spare for you.
I swear I had it up to here, I got no ceilings to go
I've had enough of you, and I don't have any tolerance left for you.
I mean for real, fuck how you feel
Honestly, I couldn't care less about your emotions or how you feel.
Fuck your two cents if it ain't goin' towards the bill, yeah
I don't want to hear your opinions unless they're going to contribute to my financial success.
And everyday I wake up celebratin' shit, why?
Every day, I find something to celebrate about my life.
'Cause I just dodged a bullet from a crazy bitch, I
I feel relieved because I recently avoided getting involved with a dangerous woman.
Stuck to my guns, that's what made me rich
My unwavering commitment to myself and my beliefs helped me find financial success.
That's what put me on, that's what got me here
My unwavering commitment to myself helped me reach this point in my life.
And everything that I do is my first name
Everything I do is a representation of who I am.
These hoes chase bread, aw damn, she got a bird brain
Women who are only interested in money are foolish.
Ain't nothin' but trill in me, aw man, silly me
I may be foolish to some, but I am always honest and true to myself.
I just bought a crib, three stories, that bitch a trilogy
I just bought a three-story house.
And you know I'm rollin' weed that's fuckin' up the ozone
I smoke a lot of weed, which is harmful to the environment.
I got a bitch that text me, she ain't got no clothes on
I received a message from a woman who is naked.
And then another one text, then your ass next
Another woman texted me, and then you were the next one to do so.
And I'm gonna text your ass back like 'I don't fuck with you'
If you try to contact me, I will respond by saying that I don't want anything to do with you.
Got a million things on my mind
I have many things to think about.
Executive deals online, limited amount of time
I am busy making important business deals online and have limited time to spare.
Chasin' these dollar signs and you ain't on your grind
I am focused on making money and you are not working hard.
You might be able to find me up in the MGM casino in the D
I may be at the MGM casino in Detroit.
Fuckin' off fetti I coulda put on property
I am wasting money that I could use to invest in property.
From the Bay to the Murder Mitten, my niggas put murder missions
My friends from the Bay Area and Detroit carry out dangerous missions.
She choose him, that's her decision, free my niggas in prison
A woman chose to be with someone else, and I want my friends who are in prison to be released.
On the phone with a bitch who can't do shit
I am on the phone with a woman who can't do anything.
For a pimp but make a nigga hella rich
She is a prostitute who makes me a lot of money.
Got a blunt in my dental, goin' H.A.M in a rental
I am smoking a blunt and going hard in a rental car.
On my way, to Sacramento, late night, Arsenio
I am on my way to Sacramento, and it's late at night. I may also be watching a late-night talk show hosted by Arsenio Hall.
I'm never sentimental, go hard or go home, listen
I am not sentimental and I believe in working hard or not trying at all.
Barely Harley, I'm chromeless, you might end up domeless
I am not very experienced with motorcycles and may crash, so be careful or you may get hurt.
I bet you she into me, her cheddar, she givin' me
I am sure that a woman likes me, and she is also giving me money.
I make a bitch stand outside forever like the Statue of Liberty
I make a woman wait outside for a long time, like the Statue of Liberty stands outside.
Rest in pimp, Pimp C, underground king of the South
I am paying my respects to Pimp C, a deceased rapper who was a prominent figure in Southern hip-hop.
I raise my Styrofoam up, and pour some drank in my mouth
I lift my Styrofoam cup and drink from it.
Why you always coming around with bad news?
Why do you always bring bad news when you come around?
Say you want me to win, but hope I lose
You claim to want me to succeed, but in reality, you hope I fail.
Ass never rock with other niggas in the crew
You never get along with the other people in our group.
But them niggas cool, it's just that
It's not that the other people in the group aren't cool, it's just a problem between you.
Bitch I ain't fuck with you
I don't want anything to do with you.
I got a new chick that I gotta thank God for
I have a new girlfriend that I am grateful for.
I got a new whip that I gotta thank a lot for
I bought a new car that I am thankful for.
Yeah I got a lot but want a lot more
I have a lot, but I still want more.
Yeah we in the buildin' but I'm tryna take it to the top floor
We are currently successful, but I am aiming to be even more successful.
I swear I hear some new bullshit every day I'm wakin' up
It seems like a new problem or drama arises every day.
It seems like nowadays everybody breakin' up
It seems like a lot of people are ending relationships these days.
That shit can break you down if you lose a good girl
Losing a good partner can be emotionally damaging.
I guess you need a bad bitch to come around and make it up
I suppose you need to find a bad woman to make up for the loss of a good one.
I guess drama makes for the best content
Drama tends to make for interesting stories and content.
Everything got a bad side, even a conscience
Everything has a negative aspect, including one's conscience.
Now you're drinkin' 'til your unconscious
You are now drinking until you pass out.
Feel me when you get a fine bitch
Understand me when you find an attractive woman.
Just don't forget to read the fine print
Be cautious and read all of the details before making a decision.
Life got me meditatin' like I'm in the Himalayas
My life has me contemplating and reflecting like I'm in the mountains.
Keep it G with the L lit on me like the elevator
I remain genuine and true to myself, displaying a hand gesture and lighting a marijuana cigarette like in an elevator.
Yeah I know that karma's too real so I hope you doin' cool
I believe in karma and hope that you are doing well.
But still stupid ass bitch I ain't fuckin' with you
Regardless, I still have no interest in interacting with you in any way.
Little stupid ass, I ain't fuckin with
Once again, I want to emphasize that I do not want to interact with you, a foolish person.
I ain't fuckin', I ain't I ain't fuckin' with you
I am very clear in saying that I do not want anything to do with you.
I ain't fuckin' with you
One last time, I am making it very clear that I do not want to interact with you at all.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DACOURY NATCHE, EARL STEVENS, KANYE WEST, SEAN ANDERSON, DIJON MCFARLANE, WILLIE HANSBRO, DEWAYNE ROGERS, DWANE WEIR, MIKE FREE
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@xin8643
how to become a rapper:
1. Drum some beats on a table
2. Start rapping about everything that don't make no sense
3. add some swear words
4. Repeat them throughout the chorus
5. you're now a badass rapper
@Patrjckstar
People aint even realising kanye produced this song, thats why hes the coach
@belldamakayuki1503
Foreal! That makes sense this beat prod is unreal but it does sound Kanye af listening to it now!
@cukyggamboa714
Know I get it
@Siya4k
actually no he just flipped the sample used the beat is all Mustard
@dianequick6039
Sameeee!!!!!
@40EastTrill
Actually he didn't. Big Sean is on Kanye's label. THAT'S why Kanye is the coach.
@Ice-be9ei
Five years later I just realized the coach is Kanye.
@jimmydavis6054
Same dude
@imthatguy.6984
Ice 15 no cap
@abrokenthing470
Ice 15 lmao