Big Sean Gets Emotional Reflecting on Nearly Quitting Rap Due to Depression
Big Sean opened up about a deeply personal struggle during a recent appearance on Charlamagne Tha God’s “Out of Context” podcast.
The Detroit rapper, known for his lyrical prowess and chart-topping hits, shed tears as he recalled a pivotal moment when he nearly gave up on his rap dreams.
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During the interview, Sean discussed the turbulence he faced early in his career. He reminisced about a list he had written during high school, outlining his goals and aspirations.
“I had found this list before I rapped for Ye that I wrote down. I was lightweight into it, but I was just busy. I was in high school. I saw this list that said ‘G.O.O.D. Music, No.1. No.2 Roc-A-Fella. No.3 Shady Records. No.4 Grand Hustle. No.5 Interscope.’ I just had a list of, these are the top five labels I wanna be signed to. G.O.O.D. Music was number one, and I saw that and I was on that path. It was one of them omens, it was just one little thing I needed to realize, ‘I can do this, bro. I met Ye and rapped for him. He said he wanted to sign me.'”
Sean explained how seeing that list and eventually meeting Kanye West, who showed interest in signing him, was a significant turning point.
However, despite this breakthrough, he encountered severe depression.
“I just manifested and visualized the paperwork coming in. In that time, bro, in that one year, I was so depressed that I just wanted to give up bad.”
Big Sean Reveals Moment He Almost Gave Up on Rap:
When asked by Charlamagne whether he was contemplating quitting rap or life in general, Sean clarified that it was strictly about rap.
“Just on the rap. Of course when you depressed you always think about k*lling yourself. I wasn’t being that dramatic then, but I was just like, ‘Okay, I’m done.’ I remember I applied for community college. I remember my grandma was like, ‘Just apply for community college.’ I just remember my mom being like, ‘What are you doing?’ It was a moment, dawg.”
The rapper revealed that his mother played a crucial role in pulling him back from the brink.
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Sean's emotional recounting of his near abandonment of his rap dreams serves as a powerful reminder of the personal battles many artists face behind the scenes.
His story highlights the importance of perseverance and support from loved ones in overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
As Big Sean continues to make waves in the music industry, his candid reflections on his past struggles offer a glimpse into the resilience required to thrive in the competitive world of rap and hip-hop.