12 facts you didn't know about 'Detroit 2' rapper Big Sean
Everything you need to know about Big Sean.
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1. Big Sean is 34. He was born on 25th March 1988.
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2. After being born in Santa Monica, he spent much of his childhood growing up in Detroit.
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3. Big Sean was one of the four guest vocalists on 'Mercy' alongside Kanye West, Pusha T and 2 Chainz.
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4. Big Sean's first mixtape was the ambitiously titled 'Finally Famous: The Mixtape'.
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5. Big Sean's debut album, also called 'Finally Famous', was released on 28th June 2011.
The album spawned three hit singles - 'My Last', 'Marvin & Chardonnay' and 'Dance (A$$)' - and included guest collaborations with Lupe Fiasco, John Legend, Pharrell, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Rick Ross and Pusha T.
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6. Big Sean said Kendrick Lamar's 'Control' verse was for "the culture of hip-hop".
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7. He raps about her on Drake's 'All Me'.
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8. Big Sean released his second album 'Hall Of Fame' on 27th August 2013.
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9. Big Sean has spoken openly about his spirituality.
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10. And he also has his own foundation - Sean Anderson Foundation - that helps children in Detroit.