Big Sean Opens Up on Depression
Big Sean has publicly reflected on his very deep battle of depression sparked by Nipsey Hussle's death in 2019. The rapper describes hitting a wall and his journey of seeking therapy, sharing his story to encourage others struggling with mental health challenges.
- Prior to Nipsey Hussle's death, Big Sean had already cancelled his "Unfriendly Reminder" tour in 2018 to focus on his mental health, citing depression and anxiety. - The rapper's 2020 track, "Deep Reverence," features a posthumous verse from Nipsey Hussle and details Sean's personal struggles with anxiety and loss. - He revealed that at the peak of his success, after buying Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash's former $8.7 million mansion, he was the most depressed he had ever been in his life. - The death of Hussle prompted Big Sean to end a long-rumored, unspoken feud with Kendrick Lamar, a resolution he addresses directly in the lyrics of "Deep Reverence." - His 2020 album, *Detroit 2*, which delves into his mental health journey, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. - As part of his advocacy, the Sean Anderson Foundation hosted a mental health awareness panel in Detroit featuring psychiatrist Dr. Jessica Clemons and author Shaka Senghor. - Big Sean has practiced meditation since he was 17 but said it wasn't enough to manage his struggles, which led him to begin professional therapy.
