Big Sean has only been releasing music since 2007, and his debut album was only just released in 2011. Through a series of bold career moves and high-profile collaborations, this Detroit-based rapper has ascended to the highest ranks of mainstream hip-hop artists. How exactly did Big Sean become so successful? In this article, I’ll be talking about Sean’s rise to success, while also making sure to address how financially successful he’s been, as well. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
Big Sean Net Worth – $12Â Million
How did Big Sean make his money & wealth?
In 2007, Sean was able to release his first mixtape, entitled Finally Famous: The Mixtape. Although the mixtape failed to gain a lot of mainstream attention, it still helped to put “Big Sean” on the radar of hip-hop fans around the world. Not to mention, it did get him some minor attention locally. In 2009, he released his second mixtape, UKNOWBIGSEAN. The mixtape had a whopping 30 tracks, which is pretty impressive considering the fact that it only came two years after the release of his first. Just a year later, he released Finally Famous Vol. 3: BIG. True to its name, this was a major release. It didn’t just involve Sean — it also featured the voice talents of musicians like Tyga, Drake, Mike Posner, and Asher Roth. With this release, Sean was beginning to accrue a significant following both locally and online. He was becoming known as a major up-and-coming artist.
In September of 2012, Anderson released the mixtape Detroit, which featured rappers J. Cole, Royce da 5’9″, Kendrick Lamar, and Tyga. However, this was all just hype-building material for his second studio album Hall of Fame, which was eventually released in 2013. The release of this album was even bigger than his first, finding singles in “Guap”, “Switch Up”, “Beware”, “Fire”, and “Ashley”. “Beware” was one of the more popular singles of the group, and as a collaboration with Jhene Aiko and Lil Wayne, it served as a primer for where Sean would take his career in later years. Before Hall of Fame had even released, Sean was telling the press that he had already begun work on another album. This album, he claimed, was inspired by a recent relationship. By September of 2014, Sean had signed with Roc Nation.
Big Sean Personal Life & FAQs:
Is Big Sean married?
No, Big Sean is not currently married. His dating life has been the subject of a lot of scrutiny, and he has formerly held an engagement with actress Naya Rivera. He also briefly dated Ariana Grande. He claims to not be tied to anyone right now, however.
Are Big Sean and Jhene Aiko together?
When Big Sean and Jhene Aiko formed TWENTY88 earlier this year, a lot of people suspected that they were romantically together. Even today, it’s a point of contention among celebrity gossip magazines. Jhene announced that she was married to a New York producer in March of 2016, and just a few months later it was announced that they were getting a divorce. This divorce announcement came just a couple of months after Sean and Jhene were seen kissing in public. Nothing seems to be official right now, but I think that everyone can agree that as long as TWENTY88 keeps great music, they can be whatever they want to be.
Big Sean Salary & Annual Earnings in 2015
Although musicians don’t really broadcast their yearly income in the same way that athletes do, it’s still possible to create an estimate based on recent album releases, tour dates, and so on. 2015 saw the release of Dark Sky Paradise for Sean, which is arguably the biggest album that he has ever released. It can be estimated that he made around $1.5 million off of the release of it.
How much does Big Sean make per day?
Using that $1.5 million salary as a starting point, with some simple math we can determine that Big Sean makes around $4,109.59 per day. That definitely isn’t bad coming from a guy whose career started with radio station rap battles.
Where does Big Sean live? Picture of Big Sean’s house
Big Sean’s Philanthropy
Big Sean started out small, just like a lot of other hip-hop artists. As a result, he has devoted a lot of time, money, and attention to assisting various charitable causes. Anderson is known for having a soft spot for causes that support youth development programs. Throughout his career, he has supported charities like Autism Speaks, UNICEF, United Way, the Get Schooled Foundation, the Clara Lionel Foundation, the United Negro College Fund, and more. He also has his own charitable foundation, aptly titled the Sean Anderson Foundation.
Big Sean’s Accomplishments
Sean admittedly has not been in the world of major rap releases for very long, but he has already made a strong impression on the industry. His awards include Best New Artist in 2012 from the BET Awards, Best Video with a Social Message in 2015 from the MTV Video Music Awards, and Best Mixtape in 2013 from the BET Hip Hop Awards.