Big Sean, born Sean Michael Leonard Anderson on March 25, 1988, is an influential American rapper who rose to fame after meeting Kanye West as a teenager and signing to GOOD Music and Def Jam in 2007. He gained early recognition with his third mixtape, Finally Famous Vol. 3 in 2010, and broke out with his first two albums, Finally Famous and Hall of Fame, both reaching the top three on the Billboard 200 and producing hits like My Last, Dance (Ass), and Beware. He achieved his first number one album with Dark Sky Paradise in 2015, featuring the multi-platinum single I Don't Fuck with You. Success continued with I Decided and Detroit 2, both debuting at the top of the charts, with Bounce Back becoming his highest-charting song. After parting ways with GOOD Music in 2021, Big Sean released his sixth album, Better Me Than You, in 2024, which reached number 25 on the Billboard 200. Known for his energetic flow and collaborations with top artists, Big Sean remains a significant figure in contemporary hip hop.