Big Sean recently released his latest album Detroit 2, but the road to get there was not easy. The rapper has opened up to fans about his mental health journey and struggles while making the project on Twitter.
In a series of tweets, Sean explained:
"I don’t feel like this currently, but I had never gone through wanting to kill myself, give up on my life until the past few years and I didn't realize how important it was to embrace the ups n downs of life and enjoy (in joy) taking active steps to better it. It’s the Journey! I thought doing what I loved would always make me happy and satisfied, so when I got tired of it, I was confused and it drove me insane. Later i realized I was just growing [and] had to gain a new mentality and foundation on many levels [and] re-discover my passion! And try new things.. That’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to learn how to do, I pray if and when it happens to you, you just hold on to your faith! You may discover more passions if it’s meant to be as well. Not sure if we are only meant to do one thing in life, who knows for sure..."
He continued, "While I was working on me and figuring things out (still am everyday but I just mean while I was making the album) I was worried that it was taking too long, and adding extra stress to my life worrying if people will even still want to hear from me, but even then I still...I couldn’t rush it. I listened to God and myself for when the time was right. That’s one of the hardest things to do as an artist was be on my time, and not the time everyone kept telling me is right for me. I had to learn MY timing isn’t everyone else’s timing [and] that’s fine."
Sean continued on to thank fans for their support and said of his music and new album:
"To the fans, listeners, even other artists who feel me through the music, or share it, or mention it on their platforms have inspired me to be more supportive of art and speak up. I feel a sense of community in music and less competition and that feels amazing! So thank you! When I see someone say 'you was speaking to me' or people being inspired in some way even if it’s just to turn the f*** up n go get it, it makes me feel incredible because that was my goal, in my heart that’s what I hoped for. That’s why [I] stayed so late every night for.
He added, "I don’t know if my album Detroit 2 is going #1 or not, that would be crazy if it did, but I feel like it’s already #1 to me because all I put into it, what I went through to make it and the impact it’s had on some of you. I’m too grateful for that alone!"
Detroit 2 is Big Sean's latest album and follows his 2017 I Decided album and Metro Boomin joint project Double or Nothing. The new LP showcases 21 new songs including features from artists like the late Nipsey Hussle, Eminem, Post Malone, Ty Dolla Sign, Diddy, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Young Thug and more.
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