Big Sean is 38 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 25 March 1988.
Detroit-raised rapper discovered by Kanye West whose albums Dark Sky Paradise, I Decided and Detroit 2 all topped the US chart
Did you know?He famously rapped for Kanye West at a Detroit radio station, which led to his record deal.
Quick facts
Date of birth25 March 1988
Age38
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceSanta Monica, United States
Editor's Take:
Big Sean won his record deal by rapping for Kanye West in a Detroit radio station. He built a reputation for clever wordplay and catchy hooks. Dark Sky Paradise, I Decided and Detroit 2 all topped the US chart. He has collaborated with stars such as Ariana Grande, Jhené Aiko and Eminem. He founded a charity supporting young people in Detroit. He has remained closely associated with his home city of Detroit throughout his career.
Key Milestones
2011: Releases Finally Famous
2015: Dark Sky Paradise tops the chart
2017: I Decided tops the chart
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. He met Kanye West as a teenager, and signed with his record label GOOD Music, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings in 2007.
