Big Sean has returned. The Detroit native delivered his first album since 2020 with Better Me Than You on Friday (Aug. 30).

Sean Don’s sixth studio album boasts 21 tracks in whole with options from Gunna, Charlie Wilson, Kodak Black, Bryson Tiller, DJ Premier, Cash Cobain, Teyana Taylor, Larry June, Eryn Allen Kane and extra. There’s even a cameo from the long-lasting WWE superstar-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Adding some comedic aid, Big Sean sampled Ray J’s iconic name into The Breakfast Club whereas he was feuding with Fabolous in 2011 on the identical observe that additionally samples 2Pac’s “I Ain’t Mad at Cha.”

Prior to delivering the LP, Sean admitted in an emotional Instagram Live that he was apprehensive about releasing the undertaking.

 “I’ve been having a hard f—king time, dawg, I’m not gon’ lie,” he mentioned. “Been in this b—h trying to finish a album, and I’m kinda tired of overthinking it. … And, by the way, n—a, like me, I’ve been trying to be on some sober s–t so a n—a out here raw-dogging his emotions, bro.”

He additionally made positive to credit score his mom for serving to him energy by these artistic insecurities.

“I appreciate my mom for being that guardian angel always giving me that advice,” he added. “She really talked me through it for real. Like I said, I haven’t been sleeping a lot. I been giving this s–t my all. I’m burned the f–k out. I’m tired. I do do this s–t for the people that f–k with me.”

Big Sean heated up with a handful of singles in 2024 together with The Alchemist-helmed “Together Forever” in addition to “On Up,” “Yes,” “Ya Don’t Stop” and “Precision.” He additionally guested on Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady single “Tobey” that includes BabyTron.

Sean has put up three consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 along with his most up-to-date coming in 2020 with Detroit 2. Better Me Than You was initially slated to land on Aug. 9 earlier than being pushed to the tip of the month following a leak. 

Stream the album beneath.