Big Sean’s love for his rap heroes got put to the ultimate test, and it’s a moment every hip-hop fan needs to see! On UPROXX’s Sound Check, the Detroit MC stepped into the hot seat for a game of musical “Would You Rather”—and when he had to pick between Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” and Lil Wayne’s “A Milli,” things got real emotional, real fast. With ties to both legends running deep, Sean’s choice wasn’t just about beats—it was personal. Spoiler: he went with his hometown king, but not without spilling his heart about what Em and Wayne mean to him. Here’s the full breakdown of this soul-stirring showdown!
The Tough Call
Host Jeremy Hecht didn’t play nice, hitting Sean with a doozy: “A Milli” or “Lose Yourself”? Two tracks, two titans—Lil Wayne’s 2008 game-changer and Eminem’s 2002 anthem. Sean froze, the weight of it clear. “It’s crazy the impact they both have had on me,” he said, voice thick with gratitude. He shouted out how both went “out of their way” for him—Wayne with a verse on Finally Famous’s “Deep” (“Sean don’t get enough shine”), and Em with collabs like “Detroit vs. Everybody,” “No Favors,” and the fire Detroit 2 “Friday Night Cypher.” Sean’s ties to these GOATs aren’t just musical—they’re family vibes.
Why “Lose Yourself” Won
When pushed to choose, Sean wrestled hard. “I take the music personally,” he said, brushing off any “just pick the song” nudge. Wayne’s “A Milli” had him hyped—“when he dropped that, it was unbelievable”—but Em’s 8 Mile classic hit deeper. “I really want to choose both, but if I had to choose right now, Imma go Em,” he decided, citing “Lose Yourself”’s life-changing pull. Growing up in Detroit, that track wasn’t just a song—it was a blueprint for grabbing dreams. Em’s mentorship, from Shady Records to those epic team-ups, sealed it. Sean’s loyalty to his city’s king shone through, but you could feel the love for Weezy too.
More Than a Game
The Sound Check episode’s a goldmine—Sean dishes on his roots, his influences, and the pressure of picking between icons. It’s not just about the choice; it’s about a kid from the D who got love from two rap gods and never forgot it. X fans are eating it up: “Sean picking Em is Detroit DNA, but respect to Wayne!” The clip’s got stories, laughs, and that real talk only Sean brings—perfect for anyone who’s ever felt music in their bones.
Watch It Now
This ain’t just a game—it’s a peek into Big Sean’s heart and hustle. Head to UPROXX’s YouTube to catch the full episode, where he navigates more tough calls and drops gems about his journey. Will he ever face a choice this brutal again? Bet he hopes not!
.@BigSean stopped by for Sound Check and it’s no surprise we pitted Detroit’s most iconic rapper Eminem against another hip-hop titan in Lil Wayne. Two of Sean’s biggest collaborators, we had him pick between two classics in “Lose Yourself” and “A Milli” and made him sweat
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— UPROXX (@UPROXX) April 9, 2025
