Big Sean Discovers His Love of Seafood in LA || InstaChef

Fans of Big Sean, take note: Don’t offer him seafood… unless it’s the crab rolls from The Bleu Kitchen! And that’s exactly one of the spots Cliff takes his longtime friend in Los Angeles. They also try the infamous chicken wings from Shads New Cali Catering that has the rapper promising to go back for more.
Chop it up with chef Cliff Skighwalker on our new series “InstaChef”! Cliff and his celebrity friends tour the country to take a deep dive into the underground food scene. There’s a network of chefs in America who are delivering food to people strictly through Instagram. Folks cook food in their house, post what they’re making on Instagram, and sell it to customers who come by. And these people aren’t trend-seeking foodies taking vanity glamour shots on Instagram, but former line cooks, restaurant workers, and home chefs taking success into their own hands to make a better life for themselves and their family. Don't believe us? Just watch as local chefs pursue their dreams, drop culinary gems, and do it all for the 'Gram!
Check them out on IG:
Big Sean - @bigsean
Cliff Skighwalker - @skighwalker
El Chefe - @shadsnewcalicatering
Chef Grubby & Sunni Johnson of Bleu Kitchen - @bleukitchen_
Credits:
Host
Cliff Skighwalker
Special Guest
Big Sean
Producers
Julie Piñero, Keith Cerce
Creative Director
Tyler Tronson
Field Producer
Sacha Smith
Director of Photography
Tyler Heckerman
Camera Operators
Andy Vu, Austin Millinder
Audio Operator
Vincent Fatato
Gaffer
David Barkley
Key Grip
Keenan Kusnierczyk
Editor
Morgan Dopp
Colorist
Cole Chilton
Graphics Art Director
Ted McGrath
Motion Designer
Fredy Delgado
Line Producer
Emily Tufaro
Post-Production Supervisor
Daniel Byrne
Supervising Producer
Stasia Tomlinson
Creative Director
Tom O’Quinn
Executive Producer
Justin Lundstrom
Special Thanks
Shads New Cali Catering, The Bleu Kitchen
Subscribe to Thrillist / @thrillist
Check out our website for more food, drink, travel, and entertainment.
www.thrillist.com
Like us on Facebook
/ thrillist
Follow us on Instagram
/ thrillist
Sign up for our newsletter
signup.thrilli...
#Thrillist #InstaChef #LosAngeles

[@thrillist]

Hungry for more? Check out season 2 of InstaChef right here: kzbin.info/aero/PLH6iYAJIYyN_Xy8Oskje8rHuuSgpOUtmp

[@samanthalien63]

Excited about the direction y'all are headed! Need a new season of Instachef ASAP to follow Send Foodz.

[@Bborg19]

this so good please keep these episodes coming..

[@toniacrawford6854]

Diet diet like am trying to stick to

[@mr.traphousechickenllc]

Love your channel I just came across this I'm located here in Minneapolis Minnesota check me out on Google I would love to get in contact with you.

[@juliansummers2223]

You are changing people's lives. God bless.

[@BTBeats]

When a celebrity can be on a show that isn't just about them..Real Person. respect to Sean.

[@sarahnguyen5726]

i really love that you're using your platform to promote and support these businesses. Respect

[@Doofyy11]

Sarah Nguyen What’s ur IG , you fine ass

[@christianmolina4895]

Ay sarah you know how to cook?

[@48162342]

Homeboy nearly had a heart attack when Big Sean was going to taste the seafood dish.

[@mspvipxoxo9471]

48162342 peer pressure 😂

[@fede2710]

homeboy constantly nearly having a heart attack with that stomach

[@tasha8620]

CallMeFLG 💀

[@bRenegadez]

@@fede2710 Lmaooo

[@ernieyt7942]

For real 😂😂

[@260fa]

Big man face when Sean said he didn’t eat seafood 🤣

[@ayejamie23]

Which one🤔

[@cosmicentity8460]

This makes me so happy seeing black people loving each other. 🙏🏾✊🏾

[@splurj3459]

um ok

[@dojisatchivi1664]

Yung J delete your comment you look like an edgelord

[@lisabrown9749]

Cosmic Entity Right...

[@christophert8419]

Black people do that anyway. You just pay too much attention to the fuq shit.

[@shrun19850]

"Invest in yourself. Forget them $200 Jordan's, go buy you a deep fryer" 🔥 Words of an Entrepreneur

[@danaldogiraud4981]

Best Qoute 🔥

[@paeyote]

loved how Big Sean hated seafood but was still down to try that crab roll

[@TheWorldIsonFilm]

Nah man they gotta respect the fact that he's not a fan of seafood .! Ya know

[@kyngkraken8695]

He’s rich now higher class he has the option to eat and not to eat what ever he wants is he was normal it would be this is what we have eat it or don’t

[@KPnDC]

Then said he taking them home lol

[@fpspaul]

I dont know who Big Sean is but he seemed very polite and well raised.

[@revertedrf978]

fpspaul listen to Detroit vs everybody with him and Eminem andnsome others

[@lakebruhh]

The host killed it. Bringing people together, spoke well did all that.

[@nrcdcar63]

This is beautiful, we got successful brothers and sisters making it happen. Urban culture at its finest

[@doramilaje9750]

Makes me want to work on my food!!!

[@joschmoshow]

@SpankBuda explain how??

[@bizzyb2422]

WELL SAID !

[@SH-tl8oi]

@SpankBuda still nobody gives a fuck he's still on his mf grind

[@farooq8fox]

The content, editing, music and hosts are so chill, I love it

[@thrillist]

Thanks Farooq, we appreciate the support!

[@h1ghalpha156]

Yea i t has a smooth push

[@LSERA13]

I smiled throughout this entire video.

[@teeqo]

This video is maaad good! First time coming across it but the vibes are real

[@Rayditz]

Big sean about to become Big sean

[@VicDSlime]

dead ass

[@wear.]

I’m so confused

[@dtpmakaveli5042]

@@wear. "Big" Sean

[@wear.]

DTP Makaveli uh I don’t understand still but ok

[@dtpmakaveli5042]

@@wear. Big Sean right now is skinny, if he keeps eatin he might be BIG Sean

[@questionmark1152]

The moment when Big Sean sits down to eat with the owner of a food truck with a Crip as its mascot and says "I'm about to go brazy".......... 8:06, you're welcome

[@TJ-sh6qw]

Yo I peeped that to lol. Sean knew what was up

[@javaressims5932]

Peep dude look at Sean

[@visionaryentertainment3916]

Seriously! Thats How u know Them Hip Hop Niggaz Don't know the Actual Street Culture of it. Its just Music

[@proclarity9991]

Lol I thought I was tho only one that peeped that.

[@bobbyp8009]

They gave him a pass cuz he’s a celebrity

[@OmarGetEm]

I love the appreciation of the food coming from the black community. We are usually known for the music but we really doing great things food wise. Shout out to them

[@LSERA13]

We ain't never not done great things food wise.

[@OmarGetEm]

@@LSERA13 AND?! Do you SEE it appreciated or promoted tho? Nah, this reply unnecessary let it be

[@LSERA13]

@@OmarGetEm I wasn't disagreeing with you; I was actually agreeing with your sentiment. I could have worded my comment better. My bad; I had no bad intentions.

[@Alphinite]

Bro big Sean voice sound so much like his songs lol

[@taquite9656]

Alphinite no way he sounds like himself? 😂

[@J_Mosthigh]

Right. Usually the nowaday artist use auto tune bs and got voice adjustments 🤦🏽‍♂️ just use ur damn voice 😂

[@entee4116]

Literally thought the same

[@sweatyboner69hoobastank51]

I might be wrong but I think he sings his songs himself believe it or not

[@Alphinite]

SweatyBoner69Hoobastank you obviously didn’t get what I’m referring to or even saying

[@shaeelsabir7278]

black people got so much love for each other, damn

[@guyblack172]

It's beautiful. We need to come back to that

[@asura5819]

Yeet

[@pappy3152]

Sometimes

[@theinternetisnotarealplace4133]

Only the good ones

[@killdalamb3357]

@sadboyrasco Thats never gon happen my g

[@KhalilEats]

i enjoy this type of content

[@aduhm25]

Big Sean looks like hes always down for a nap

[@moniquedeloach-johnson5842]

aduhm 😂😂😂

[@AngiexMarie]

Lmao so tru

[@simonsabir9032]

Yo Big Sean was a damn good guest, I'd love to see him on another episode of InstaChef or Thrillist in general. Engaging, interesting, and respectful.

[@sobea7137]

Everybody talking about food when el chefe got fire waves!😍

[@thesnellshow]

I’m going through depression, I’m from Detroit, I just moved from Cali, I live in North Carolina now, so a lot of irony involved 😊and this just uplifted me thank you my people

[@lasqtst328]

I LOVE this!!! Black business owners serving quality food!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🖤

[@Sonny1065LV]

This is a really cool series, keep the content coming please.

[@thrillist]

You got it!

[@AKDREEZY]

I agree 💯💯

[@ramanijarrett840]

Lloyd B 10/10

[@lasetlivingstin7752]

I just found it, I'm hoooooked...The only thing I dnt like, is when the show is over!..lol

[@lindalately]

Nothing but good vibes on this video, I love it. I consider people who cook at home entrepreneurs, still doing what they love with little overhead costs... just making it work. You gotta be “in the know” to have accessibility to the food which makes it more exclusive!

[@tylerbauer1022]

"Yeah im boutta go brazy" -Sean *dude in blue hat look at him

[@310Sole]

fr for a second i thought that instachef/thrillist graphic animation was a wtf? speech balloon pop-up u see in comics/messages.

[@jess_a_creative]

I caught that too!! ahahah

[@longlivela7963]

lmao

[@bernaldulce]

I don’t think Sean understands this whole gang banging thing out here

[@clue276]

@@chrissgaines5156 that definitely was a reaction

[@goudjomichel]

Gotta love how lowkey Sean is.

[@Olumide301]

If i can eat fried chicken without the need to use any sauce, then that's a win win.

[@quonnamikaze9279]

If you gotta eat you fried chicken with sauce it ain't good enough 😂🤣

[@theneandnly6733]

@@quonnamikaze9279 Exactly

[@h1ghalpha156]

Oml

[@mayataylor5743]

It’s texture, I like my food wet , so I put sauce on everything.

[@kapikuTM]

Ima still put hot sauce on it

[@BigKevyD1]

Did big sean say "go brazy" near that crip? Crip dude was lookin at him like dafuq?? Lol

[@JJ721999]

People from out of Cali see YG and think it's just the lingo. I bet dude checked him after the cameras stopped. Jhene from a Crip hood too so hopefully she told him what it is.

[@TheManFromJerz201]

I literally just saw that part and came to the comments haha

[@_Roger_90]

the actual ultimate locals guide... real people in parts of LA that aren't the westside.

[@amsd1231]

the westside is real too.

[@DanielCastro-nw6fy]

big sean seems like such a humble person asking questions like hes a fan of the chefs, thats real love

[@keefknows1506]

"Y'all got the parm with the crab and its hittin'" - Cliff ... LOL

[@distone2480]

Keef Knows idk who cliff was, but after seeing this episode. That nigga like anything.

[@madamedinero795]

SO PROUD TO SEE THE GROWTH IN SHAD AND BLEU KITCHEN JUST FROM WHEN THIS ORIGINALLY AIRED!!!! THEIR FOOD IS HITTING!!!!!

[@RandomBlackGamer]

Last night I ate some chicken when I bit it bit back.

[@gregorioacostajr111]

But tonight I bounce back!

[@kennethpierce1587]

@@gregorioacostajr111 ayyyyyyy

[@ishotudropdead]

Lol

[@stormieee6135]

LOL!

[@syxodude91]

That's how you know it's good.

[@joshhayes9069]

Aye bruh I’m proud of all these black brothers doing they thing love seeing this

[@JeffreyPhamigo]

Still one of the nicest rappers in my opinion...

[@lijie6431]

What about D Nice?

[@saylesssatless2766]

Love to see black men moving up and doing what they love to do .

[@YonathanAbebe]

Damn thats a great episode. You and Sean got a good relationship.

[@vanessalei6079]

omg Big Sean's voice is so soothing

[@TheGooglySmoog]

Big Sean is one of my favorite artists. Really looking forward to him making new music again.

[@The2Unique4u]

The vibe of the host is the most important. Makes everything so smooth and enjoyably 💚

[@omacadams]

I bet Big Sean thought nothing would top Obama asking him to host the White House Easter Egg Roll. And then Cliff called.

[@thrillist]

Sounds about right.

[@MrCapz]

Lol

[@adelaniadedoyin1413]

Fhrn

[@carlaeher]

This is exactly the type of thing that needs to showcased more! The hustle the smaller guys put in from their homes to bigger things! Thank you for making this, I will be watching more for sure!

[@ADDerall509]

This shows people that put there food on front and have a good work ethic and mindset. Thanks Thrillist.

[@highdiary]

Man this is what food is all about - getting people together and having a good time. Black folk cooking Asian food, new friends trying new foods, good conversations, etc. That's awesome.

[@unicornmommy1496]

I see my husband (Big Sean the Don) I click.

[@deecuhh5178]

I have so much respect for Sean for being so humble and a really good person💯

[@Jsb078]

This was such an easy watch, can honestly say I really enjoyed watching this. Deffo wish I could try out bleu kitchen spot. Love all the way from London 🇬🇧

[@Sm0oR3z]

Man big sean just too humble. Respect

[@ChristianDeLaPena]

The girl casually riding in the trunk of the car @12:20 😂😂

[@AnAbortiveRomance]

they don't want to be seen driving around with a white girl in the car.... lol

[@biancanglxca]

Lmao I did not see that until now 😂😂😂

[@reesethegeese5295]

That’s big Sean side bitch

[@vannaraphoeuk2196]

big sean keeps it classy fr. he not flexing with a gucci belt, not talking about how much money he got. a real humble dude

[@BookishChass]

“I may be skinny...but I know my food” -Big Sean

[@CG-be3ws]

big sean is so chill and polite, wish he made more songs

[@danieltheghost23]

off camera, they had to talk about that "go brazy" 😂

[@TeXasDadBod]

I’m so glad he’s stayed humble and ate the seafood he’s down to earth and that’s respect . If he would have turned it down he would have crushed their spirit a little and he knew that he’s a smart dude . Never close your mind or you’ll never learn anything.

[@SayntpFazhionDesigner]

This was a dope vid this vid as inspired me to start my own cooking business since I love to cook for real for real I will start posting all the foods that I have cooked thru out the years on my new Instachef page real talk keep it up and keep those great vids coming as always peace and stay blessed bro.

[@jjointer]

This comment section is so positive! That's fire, I love seeing my people support each other

[@triggatreez504]

The "noodle dish" is called Yakamien. Its a NOLA tradition that embraces the black and vietnamese cooking.

[@TheErikaBANG]

thank you. i never knew the proper name of it

[@Msjuju20131]

Its call YAK in the Virginia city's ;ik Newport News and Hampton

[@triggatreez504]

@NellyGotTheGoods Its simple. Spaghetti , teryaki and soy sauce and beef stock , shrimp, roast beef or steak cuts, and chicken breast pieces add a boiled egg and green onion and done. Enjoy.

[@triggatreez504]

keep the juice.

[@kitatv1759]

Trigga Treez yaki meat in New Orleans . I eat that alot

[@jkang1432]

This is my new fav channel. Detroit Asian born and raised, livin' life in OC.

[@johnnygucci9097]

Ain’t nobody really hip to this series yet

[@youngnov.1890]

LP SNEAK FREAK John good! 💯

[@davidearle7209]

Deadass we ahead of the wave

[@Msjuju20131]

I'm hip now. Like DDG says" YEay!!!!!

[@RafaelPerez-yd7mx]

This is so great to watch humble people good food and good vibes much love and respect for this Chanel

[@rosebusch238]

Yay to my fellow Michigander!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 First time watching and loved it!!

[@TheMillionDollarDropout]

Thank you @KZbin, finally some chill AF, contemporary, professionally produced content by likable, REAL people.

[@thoyood]

I like this its so many instachefs in houston

[@josh-cq3ju]

HOW DO I FIND!?

[@thoyood]

@mealsbymel is one of my favorite @sneakyeats

[@preciousgemstylez1768]

Thoyoo D so people cook out of their homes, and you order and go pick it up, is that how it works?

[@thoyood]

@@preciousgemstylez1768 yea or they deliver for extra

[@08missaka]

Yep sure do

[@chronicstamped]

i love big sean, such a cool dude and always helping his community

[@user-mw4qi1kx3o]

To dislike seafood is irrational. Unfathomable

[@t.hawk.4099]

This video is that deal! Big ups to u homie for showing the true representation of black love & support

[@lilblvd15900]

Big Sean really said he was finna go brazy to some crip food 😂

[@ashleemcqueen6100]

i saw that hilarious

[@Nezziekay]

Chef Bleu looked at him like...this work, lol I played 2x

[@moniquedeloach-johnson5842]

Lil Blvd KTE lol

[@larissaguzman3520]

Lmao they face when Sean said “na” to trying they crab food 😭😭😂 I got so scared...

[@dj24a8]

Can’t lie..... I sold platters for 2 days made $400 ....... the feeling of people eating your food with positive feedback is love! But i also work a 9-5..... but I’d rather cook with atleast 2-3 people and make this money... it’s a lot of work!

[@melanindevine]

Damn that's good, and if you don't mind me asking do you just sell out of your house and people come pick it up or you deliver it to them??

[@blackwinter963]

I loved this. It’s a huge boost of support to see. Thanks for bring this to us.

[@sid8gerrard]

Love the vibe of this show.

[@lindavilai9676]

Love how humble and laid back big Sean is! That's what's up!

[@AirOnTheAir]

Wow, the food is good but the MESSAGE from this video is much more deeper!! #RESPECT!🙌🏾✊🏾

[@kiethjohnson2706]

Black love is powerful

[@zacharynevarez2997]

This episode was forreal badass, yall putting out some fire content. 💥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheBolk714]

Finally something good to watch

[@top.6935]

Big Sean is so humble bro he ain’t wanna try it we can tell he ain’t like it but he don’t wanna say it’s bad cause everyone gon see this that was sweet

[@yonathanseleshi]

I love this show. I love how you go to the small upstart chefs/cooks.

[@valor8597]

Salute to his woman.... she’s a real Queen for making him stay consistent

[@theflyent7106]

That food look good as hell man, like im in Michigan if I ever travel to cali im going erry where n smashing 😂😂😂😂

[@DreTJ]

I'm from the west side of Detroit (Joy Rd & Wyoming) and I put on 30lbs when I moved here to Los Angeles. Be careful, the foods good but it can kill you.

[@Swaggersbipolar]

If I ever leave England and make it to the states I’m going to make sure I get to LA for that Cajun chicken, looks so peng

[@kobyw304]

Every* And*

[@Pacifica1]

Real positive talk from both businesses & Big Sean

[@thinglizzy2311]

Damn, any one catch big sean say brazy instead of crazy in front of the crip food truck ?

[@MsMeeSee]

Yeah 😂 dude looked at him like wtf u say?!

[@Cashoutfetti]

@@MsMeeSee ong he did lmao 😂😂😂

[@MsMeeSee]

@@Cashoutfetti So funny loo

[@patrickgangsta793]

That was cringe af

[@philliph.5179]

That lady's and gentlemen is called a "pass" but off camera there def was a conversation 😂

[@giantsalsa3977]

The way they greet each other got me crackin a wiiide grin. There gotta be love in that food, ain’t no doubt bout it.

[@iland95]

El Chefe was trynna dip outta there as soon as he could to get back to that money

[@terminator8216]

This video is so full of respect and love for their talented hustling ✊ ❤️ love this

[@MrEtherShot]

His first words after tasting that was “oh god” “I do it”

[@dawnd.4270]

That crunch 4:21.” Fall off the bone....Fall off the bone”. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤣yes lawd

[@rupxure]

Basically the longest Instagram ad

[@jamesle8248]

Man, nothing but love in this video 🙏🏽💚

[@joannaperdomo7154]

This is something I needed to watch, to help motivate me for my restaurant business 👌

[@Jungleboy-uo1cp]

R u white y r u here js

[@christinejackson8349]

I like this series a lot! Keep up the good work ❤️

[@AnotherHappyFamily]

Love this series!

[@cannabus]

We really love this show! Thanks for putting us onto some bomb ass food!

[@Mike07023]

Look man I really fux with the show, but he really gotta lose some weight. You guys got him there as host, can ya'll atleast pay a nutrionist and personal trainer to help him lose weight

[@Karina.Zalepeski.1214]

Thank you for saying exactly what I was going to !

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

Exactly man. Thats no shade at all but as a fan I want manz living his best life.

[@papajoe734]

Gtfoh! Dont worry about how someone else is living. You aint got something nice to say....KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.

[@Karina.Zalepeski.1214]

@@papajoe734 You're dumb as hell. Health is important over almost anything else.

[@Watchingvideoslikeu]

@@papajoe734 That is nice. IDK why you would take that as a negative or a slight. He is a cool dude, and that's why his fans are concerned. It would be selfish of us to just want to be entertained by him, but not care about him the person.

[@honorablerevox]

I just got hooked on to this channel today. What you are doing and the exposure you are giving these chefs is incredible.

[@indubitablyprestigious]

"everytime i put it in my mouth ... i just cant do anything with it" - Big Sean

[@RafaelPerez-yd7mx]

Love how much respect and love theses chef have for each other

[@tyriongambly3134]

8:08 Big Sean: *I'm bouta go brazy...* Big, crip looking chef that owns a blue truck called "Bleu's Kitchen" in a blue hat: 😒..

[@CG-be3ws]

such humble people, doing what they want in life

[@rosariorivera8322]

Damn the bleu food looking so good 💯💯💯