He's American hip hop recording artist from Detroit, Michigan.

He signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music in 2007, Def Jam Recordings in 2008 and Roc Nation in 2014.

His third studio album Dark Sky Paradise was released in 2015 and which earned him his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

He's Big Sean and here are his Top 10 Rules for Success.

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1. Inspiration can change everything
He attended Detroit's Waldorf School and graduated from Cass Technical High School with a 3.7 GPA.

2. Stay true to yourself
He showed his rhyming skills on a weekly basis as part of a rap battle contest held by WHTD, a Detroit hip-hop radio station.

3. Follow your heart
In 2005, Kanye West was doing a radio interview at 102.7 FM. Hearing this, Sean headed over to the station to meet West and perform some freestyle.

4. Learn from others
After the freestyle, Sean left West his demo tape. Two years later, West signed Big Sean to GOOD Music.

5. Don't ever be afraid to take risks
Big Sean considers Kanye West, Eminem, Biggie Smalls and J Dilla as his influences.

6. Find your motivation
Finally Famous, Sean's debut studio album, was released June 28, 2011, and spawned three hit singles; "My Last", "Marvin & Chardonnay" and "Dance (A$$)".

7. Spread good vibe
Finally Famous album featured guest appearances from Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell, Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, and Nicki Minaj.

8. Stay in your lane
He made a "Detroit classic" in studio with Eminem.

9. Success is an emotion
His Hall of Fame album spawned five singles, "Guap", "Switch Up", "Beware", "Fire", and "Ashley".

10. #Believe
In 2013 Big Sean launched his own clothing company, Aura Gold.

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