Big Sean talks Kanye West, Being Broke, Freestyling with Pharrell

[@JAYFLOPROBEATS]

The whole story he told about his meet with Kanye is the true aspect of the saying "when opportunity knocks." You have to always pay attention to the chances you have to get to where you want. If he would have just blew his friend off, or even the idea of just waiting to cash his check and going afterwards, he may have missed his moment with Kanye. That's why it's so crucial to keep an open mind and open your eyes to everything.

[@babajeeds]

Yea man. Thanks.

[@JAYFLOPROBEATS]

+Jide Banjo no prob

[@jelanibutler1117]

I'd Also would like to add to your great comment, that he was always prepared. From rapping @ the radio, to having rhymes ready to spit to Kanye, to already having it on CD to give. To still writing in the hood between the deal & even rapping improtu on stage. He had them rhymes written, recorded & ready JAY FLO (TV)

[@jayfloyd4834]

+JeLani “DJ Jay Bee” Butler that's what's up. That goes to prove that you don't necessarily have to be a top notch freestyle rapper to make it as long as you have a good since of writing if you write and make since of it especially if you add going beyond that like you said doing shows putting together songs working your craft you can get people's attention and timing is a player in that too when getting in front of the right people too sometimes you can be in front of the right person at the wrong time too

[@iamjheani]

so true. inspiring as fuck!

[@billcapital360]

It's stories like this that motivate me to push

[@randomguy-hc7pv]

I agree

[@Anyakaye82]

I appreciate Big Sean's honesty. Very inspiring!

[@KidTonyGaming]

If you listen to the first song from Big Sean's album Hall of Fame he talks about this in his first song. That's a real rapper.

[@uiffbkttg3945]

Mmm-maaaannnn that shit sound stupid. Then I hung up on his ass, then called him back like "fuck let's do it."

[@SuccessWithSam]

Anyone stop by here every now and then to get motivated? 2020 anyone?

[@thanksmisfortune]

I can't believe how close his chance, his DREAM, slipped away from him. And he caught it. So inspirational

[@BEnTrapt4evr]

His story really would make a great movie. Growing up in the D, battling at the station, Going to the station to meet kanye, still being in high school at cass, not going on to college tho he had a 3.7 GPA, in between so many ups and downs in contact with kanye, wondering whats really gonna happen with his life, then finally getting signed to GOOD at the end of the Movie. It would be a classic.

[@shasthapichumani7159]

BEnTrapt4evr shit u right

[@australian2]

Pursuit of happiness did that already ..

[@Swishmb]

This is really motivational. I look up to stories like this so that one day I can tell mine

[@cgr88m]

respect for giving sean and his mom a ride in his Maybach. i know some may think "oh its cuz its big sean" but back then sean was a nobody and for kanye to do that for a broke kid and his mom that's an act of kindness.

[@RyanC11]

That was one of the most interesting stories I've heard in an interview. I fucks with Big Sean

[@saucyfbaby]

I love Big Sean so much. Definitely one of my fave rappers ever. His story is so inspiring & he's definitely worked his ass off. It's refreshing to see how humble he is. I can't wait for Finally Famous to drop!

[@Juniversal]

When one of the most influential and popular rap artist in the world shows interest in you it's a good thing.

[@808icetrey]

Dude I straight up cried after hearing his story man. He went through some hard shit to get to where he is now. I have nothing but deep respect for both kanye and big Sean.

[@JordanSolomon]

my man always rocking fresh snapbacks

[@AcesToAces]

I’m here after Ye said that the worst thing he’s ever done was signing Sean.

[@ConSCious843]

Man I love hearing his story. Much love to Big Sean. I hope he has much success in his career.

[@CopenhagenSwagger]

One of the best interviews i've seen in a while. Big S/O to HardKnock TV for interviews like this.

[@AsaTalk]

Shows what God & good homies can do for you, most people would discourage you if you tried to rap or do something for a celebrity/hero but everyone around him helped..... i know his homies are living very well today for helping him out..

[@ccore95]

lol Big Sean's been telling that story in his mixtapes since 2007

[@24langdeaux]

Now we know the background for the song Nothing is Stopping you!

[@gez239]

@dannyplants1 thank you chief I really appreciate you taking the time to listen. blessings.

[@ye23.]

this was a really good interview. Big sean seems down to earth and humble

[@ConSCious843]

Man I love this story. Gotta love Big sean man.

[@GreenHypnotic]

This is inspiring.

[@Jimocrates]

Big Sean is such a real dude. I don't see how anyone could hate on him after seeing this interview.

[@rainslayer]

One of the realest interviews i ever seen

[@bummimanify]

OMG no joke his last bit of advice is about to change my life.

[@FettiVision]

one of the few that deserve fame right here

[@MoneyOnMyMindTV]

I been listening to a lot of big Sean lately n I have to say that he's stepped his game up

[@rebel1013]

Honestly though, this is very inspirational. Just what I needed to hear today...

[@hardknocktv]

@halfkidoki its the hardknock tv theme by rico pabon. you can download it for free at the hard knock records website!

[@Jshuad]

this is why its good to interviews and bios and all that good shit.

[@SJApolloSTL]

damn cuz... that shit he was sayin about watchin his peers progress in school while he was in the same spot... THE STORY OF MY LIFE....... ON EVERYTHING..... I'm tryin to get my music heard on some shit too....

[@eriklocs1231]

My respects to Sean.... I'm glad that he accomplished his biggest goal and dream. You deserve it man.

[@zachhall3337]

big sean is one of the realist in the rap game, he spits his emotions, not his money and he dont chat shit at interviews

[@EmgeeOfficialPage]

This shit made me cry the first time in 2 years.Because I feel him .The live he explained before fame explains me now .Money for the studio ,no money for food.Pick up pennys at mcdonalds.Daam...Fuck anyone who says kanye's a jerk .He literally change the life of a man who was going through times .So what he disrespected taylor swift.Shit happens .That man has a HEART

[@ConSCious843]

Man God blessed this man with an opportunity of a lifetime. Rappers dont even come to my city at a radio station. Mater of fact we can't even afford a damn station.lol I hope someday my dreams will come true. One day I know it will. To any body that has a dream but cant get an opportunity, keep your head up man and things will work out cause I am. I got a dream to do this music shit and I gonna pursue it you watch.

[@Runrrrr]

one humble dude for real, mad respect for sean

[@imjustHollywoodTV]

his story is so inspiring.

[@TyrantRave0]

I love this story! Pretty baked now and that was compelling...

[@RashonSC]

this is the new hip hop a humble rapper that appreciates were he came from and were hes goin him drake and jcole r the new faces of hip hop hope we have more like em

[@YAHdiEL]

he's a great story teller, im glad they let him tell it and didn't interupt him as he was speakin...i visualized everything he was sayin

[@raff18562]

i love hearing sean's story! and i love his music :) he's gonna be around for along time #FFOE

[@coolout191]

wow times are hard somtimes

[@codylevey8497]

big sean is top 10 rappers

[@Rsvideohub]

"rap! dont be spittin none of that weak shit either!" man i love big sean that nigga kills it every song every verse good luck gettin brah

[@CRISSBLAZINY]

a nice dude

[@TheKontrarian]

Very inspiring

[@showstopas]

Big Sean is dope! I'm a fan forever.

[@Ttrey5]

he had like 4 5 pause moments lmao! its cool . keep making it big, your story is truely inspiring bro! let me go head and run this shit back lol

[@evanbiter5969]

Such a good dude. If I ever had a choice of who to sign with or work with it's him. B. I. G.

[@Vmatos320]

i guess after watching this , when its time it's just time. great story big up to Big Sean sounds like a movie.

[@Aztrobynes]

that was inspirational

[@jaDOREbella23]

I just seen him at mike posner as a special guess and I got to hug him best day of my life so far he if you think he's cute on tv videos etc wait till you see him in real life omg !

[@bellelooks]

That was so inspiring l. I'm gonna go sing for real for real, now that i know there really is a chance I can make it happen. Much love big

[@LuckytheAsian]

His story is so inspiring!

[@LoveFuturePresent]

omg I felt just like he did, writing raps while everyone at school. I had to go to college though, & I love it :P

[@fouseyTUBE]

HUGE mood change at 12:07 lol.

[@TheMinor76]

this shows u wht hard work is all about

[@IamProfessorO]

yo big sean keeps it real as hell man hahahah i died like 3 times watching this shit .. i swear this dude went thru exactly what i feel like id go thru as an up and comer meeting big time dudes. respect to big sean tho for doin his thing, i fuck with his music

[@Timberlaketothiworld]

LUV THIS STORY.. IT'S LIKE READING AN INTERESTING BOOK !

[@onlyDTA]

Such a good interview.

[@dmoneygraves]

who the hell puts a ad in the MIDDLE of a video?

[@BCProductions43]

Damn... he really has an inspiring story...

[@musicflowable]

Every time i dont feel like writing, i come to this video.

[@angelvargas-hi2rc]

this story is from his song nothing stopping you.

[@TheKVProductions]

After seeing these interviews I can see he's a pretty down to earth person. I hope he makes it big. He probably will if he's rolling with Kanye though.

[@KnotBoxing]

im still a big fan of sean happy for all his sucess

[@jamaalknight]

I like this story and it's motivating to anyone who's chancing their goals

[@chymarsowell]

7:02 lmao! "Man hell yeah I got discouraged man!"

[@KinFactoryEntertainment]

my inspiration right here. love this dude KIN4LIFETV

[@VINCEJisSONiCtheMC]

@HassiDragon Just wondering, if you said top PA artists at the beginning, what was the point of putting PA behind all the cities you listed if we already know they are in PA? lol

[@tkash3435]

True motivation cuz....#LetsGetIt

[@AirsoftYogurt]

@patxpjc if you use firefox theres a plugin that blocks those ads from cutting the video off.

[@fuwestside4]

this story is amazing he could be a good story teller

[@halfkidoki]

whats the song during the credits im wondering every time watching them interviews?

[@Jshuad]

wow that one opportunity,can change your life ,big sean prime example.

[@KCurry]

"Busta wasn't hearing that shit!" LOL!

[@AppleNerd11]

What was that music video that played while he was talking about Kanye?

[@YungSav16]

this is inspiring

[@derekdj6790]

Can someone please tell me what music video is playing at the beginning of the video???

[@saywotson]

I love hearing these stories of HOW they got famous.. :)

[@dn157523]

rappers are a totally unique breed.

[@AYOUBOGOSS]

Big Sean you made it man

[@Qurfew]

great interview...

[@JOSHA5]

Wow theres commercials in the middle of videos now.. WHAT THE FUCK!

[@LykeOmgItsLexy]

Where did this man get his hat, I want it!:D

[@TheOfficialCynosure]

i could see this turning into an exaggerated movie like 8 mile. thatd be dope

[@hv96ss]

"If Its meant then its gonna be"- Nipsey Hussle I guess it was meant to be for this foo!!

[@Extragram]

Sound like a true blessing!

[@ahdxfs]

big sean is beast he sooo fine and i love his voice he's a great rapper

[@JimmyGray]

Real Grind. Much respect to Big Sean. I f..... with the music.

[@Flychicka100]

This shit is too real. Luh you Sean!

[@MichaelQi]

?what video do they keep showing in the beginning???

[@Deshawnisontop]

whats that video him and Kanye are in, in the beginning?

[@ApSpicy09]

Anybody know where he might of got that snapback?

[@ChristinaMejia2]

I love this video and that Big Sean is just REAL... AND funny:) I met him at Joy Rich at Taz TI$A Arnold's event and he is just as nice in person. I also love that he rocked the TI$A logo cause Taz is my dude:)

[@MsCanadianKISSES]

I love you, man... You're such an inspiration... And "I'm in love with your story." :]

[@CombatLegsVIDS]

BIG SEAN SHOULD DO A HEADLINES COVER!!!!

[@JasmineSidoraa]

what video was that w/ big sean and yeezy?