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Homegrown rapper Big Sean turned a BP gas station on Detroit’s east side into a full-blown giveaway and block party Friday. And he brought some backup.

Alternative R&B artist Leon Thomas will release his “MUTT Deluxe: HEEL” album on Friday.

The Detroit Pistons are partnering with Big Sean and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to bring the rhythm, soul, and spirit of Detroit to life in an unforgettable concert experience.

Music artist and “Rhythm and Flow” finalist Detroit Diamond will host her first concert on May 30 at El Club in Detroit.

Music artist and “Rhythm and Flow” finalist Detroit Diamond will host her first concert on May 30 at El Club in Detroit.

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Big Sean announced he will be playing a free concert in Detroit this weekend, to celebrate 10 years of his "Dark Sky Paradise" album.

All Elite Wrestling returns to Detroit for a pair of shows at the Masonic Temple. One of the stars set to hit the ring on Wednesday is Swerve Strickland, who spent the day giving back to those in Metro Detroit.

The Pistons are hosting a “Big Sean Night” at Little Caesars Arena on March 25 to celebrate the Detroit rapper on his birthday.

The beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar started out in their lyrics but has gotten so big its reached the courts and even the Super Bowl.

If you want your upcoming album promoted on a huge platform, go to “Amazon Music Live.”.

The Detroit Pistons and rapper Big Sean teamed up for a kickback to unveil their new sponsorship with StockX, an online marketplace allowing customers to buy and sell clothing and sneakers for men, women, and children.

Eminem is back again.

Not to sound dramatic, but the Michigan Central reopening concert healed something in my Detroit-loving heart.

What did you think of the Michigan Central Station reopening concert on June 6?

Some of Detroit’s greatest musical exports performed at a concert celebrating the historic reopening of an 18-story structure that long symbolized their hometown’s decline.

Diana Ross, Jack White, and Big Sean have more than recognizable voices

Tickets for the concert sold out in minutes, but we’ll be airing it on Local 4 and all our platforms so everybody can participate in Ford’s grand reveal of the beautifully restored Michigan Central Station.

Insiders can enter to win a pair of tickets to the biggest ticket in town!

Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Hozier, Keith Urban, Gwen Stefani, New Kids on the Block and Paramore are among the performers this fall at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, which will be broadcast live.

Rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar are feuding — to the point that police were asked about it after a security guard was shot outside Drake’s Toronto mansion on Tuesday.

Detroit native Big Sean will perform to kick off the first round of the NFL Draft in the city on April 25.

Big Sean finally got the Tiny Desk treatment, and it was worth the wait.

The Queen of Pop returns home to Michigan on Monday, Jan. 15 with a stop at Little Caesars Arena for her Celebration World Tour, and Madonna fans all over Michigan cannot wait.

If there is something that Eminem loves (besides Mom’s Spaghetti) it’s surprising fans at concerts that are not his.

Local designer collaborates with the basketball team

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from rapper Ab-Soul, the irreverent shoot-’em-up video game “High on Life” and rising comedian Atsuko Okatsuka debuts her first HBO comedy special called “The Intruder.”.

The Detroit Pistons unveiled another alternative jersey this week, featuring a tribute to the historic St. Cecilia’s gym in Detroit.

Well-known Detroit rapper Big Sean is teaming up with movie theater chain Emagine Entertainment to sell exclusive merchandise and donate proceeds to charity as the second “Black Panther” movie hits the big screen.

One local artist who is making a name for himself in Detroit is Marlo Broughton.

A celebration of Black business success and opportunity is back for its third year.

Tacos with a Detroit style are on the menu for Takeout Tuesday. They’re from Shell Shock’d Tacos, a place that was just named Restaurant of the Year during Detroit rapper Big Sean’s DON Awards.

Detroit native Big Sean and hip-hop singer Jhené Aiko are expecting their first child together.

Hit-Boy won top Grammy rap honors with some of hip-hop’s biggest heavyweights, from Jay-Z, Kanye West, known as Ye, to Nas, and now he is ascending into a new musical weight class as a producer.

Detroit’s Mo Pop Festival will return this summer with Big Sean and Glass Animals topping the list of slated musical acts.

Big Sean will perform at halftime during the annual Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game vs. the Bears.

Zach LaVine scored 15 of his 34 points in the third quarter, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 94-88 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new albums from rapper Diddy and “Star Trek” star William Shatner, as well as Melissa McCarthy playing a grief-stricken mother in the Netflix drama “The Starling.”.

Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he’s joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant.

DETROIT – Rapper Big Sean (Sean Michael-Leonard Anderson) has a new job with this hometown NBA team. The Detroit Pistons have named him the organization’s creative director of innovation. Big Sean has added his “Don Life” logo to the Pistons practice jersey. Big Sean's "Don Life" logo on Detroit Pistons practice jerseys. “It’s a dream come true and a real honor to get to work with the iconic Detroit Pistons,” said Big Sean.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – An annual event called the All-Star Give Back aims at making Thanksgiving just a little bit easier for families in need. Cars filled the River Rouge High School parking lot for the 22nd annual Turkey Giveaway Tuesday. READ: Annual Thanksgiving All-Star Giveback event held in River RougeWheeler helped organize the event. Wheeler said the group is giving out more than 2,000 turkeys and food boxes to those in need. They need care, they need hope, they need love.”Coleman said he has lost family and friends to COVID-19.

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. – The All-Star Giveback event took place Thursday at River Rouge High School. To practice safe social distancing, the event was done in a drive-thru style in the school parking lot. They need care. They need help. Whitmer is asking Michiganders to wear masks, practice social distancing, wash hands frequently and avoid large gatherings over the holiday.

And it earned him his first Grammy nomination in six years. 3 spot on the pop charts — is up for best rap song and best rap performance. And Anderson .Paak's “Lockdown," about police brutality and racial injustice, is up for best melodic rap performance and best music video. JAY-Z, THE SONGWRITERS, SHINESHappy wife, happy life: Jay-Z has lent his songwriting hand to his wife Beyoncé and he's earned Grammy nominations for it. PAUL McCARTNEY, THE ART DIRECTORPaul McCartney scored his 79th Grammy nominations this year — as an art director.

DETROIT Big Sean has officially released his fifth studio album Detroit 2, which features several Detroit rappers and artists. Detroit 2 was released on Friday, with a slate of Detroit features, including Eminem, Royce da 59, Tee Grizzley, Kash Doll and even Stevie Wonder. Detroit 2 is Big Seans first solo studio album since I Decided in 2017, his second No. 1 album and was certified platinum by RIAA. Big Sean did release a song in 2019 titled Single Again, which featured a Detroit shot music video, including Local 4.

DETROIT Comedian Dave Chappelle tells a story about why Detroit is one of his favorite cities on Big Seans new album, Detroit 2.Chappelle, who has a history with Detroit crowds, told a story about how he bombed a show at the Fillmore several years ago. Theres never been a single time, not a, not a-one, that Ive ever been to Detroit, where it wasnt some kind of adventure, Chappelle recalls. And one of the reasons that Detroit is my favorite markets, is because the audiences in Detroit, for a comedian, I find them to be particularly challenging, Chappelle continues. Listen to the full story below:

DETROIT Big Sean announced his fifth studio album Detroit 2, which is slated to be released on Sept. 4. Big Sean made the announcement on his Instagram page on Monday:The first single from the album, Deep Reverence, was released Monday night, featuring the late Nipsey Hussle. Detroit 2 will be Big Seans first solo studio album since I Decided in 2017, his second No. 1 album and was certified platinum by RIAA. Big Sean did release a song in 2019 titled Single Again, which featured a Detroit shot music video, including Local 4.

NEW YORK Naya Rivera, a singer and actress who played a gay cheerleader on the hit TV musical comedy Glee, was found dead Monday in a Southern California lake. What a force you were, wrote Glee co-star Jane Lynch on Twitter. She is survived by her parents, Yolanda and George; a younger brother, Mychal; a sister, Nickayla; and her 4-year-old son. Naya Rivera was a fierce talent with so much more to do and this is such a terrible tragedy. In the preface to her autobiography, Rivera wrote that motherhood had changed her life and given it perspective.

Search and rescue personnel exit the pier at Lake Piru in Los Padres National Forest, Calif., Thursday, July 9, 2020. Authorities said Thursday that they believe "Glee" star Naya Rivera drowned in the lake but they are continuing the search for her a day after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a rented boat. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Authorities planned Friday to renew the search for Glee star Naya Rivera, who is believed to have drowned in a Southern California lake while boating with her 4-year-old son. Rivera is believed to have drowned in what appears to be a tragic accident, the statement said. The boy, Riveras son from her marriage to actor Ryan Dorsey, was safe and healthy and with family members, authorities said.

It was only two short years ago that Lil Nas X was a student at Lithia Springs High School in Georgia. His smash-hit debut single, Old Town Road, is currently the longest-running No. Prior to the songs release, Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was living with his sister, trying to figure out how he would make ends meet. "You're talking about somebody who has been sleeping on floors for months, trying to get some song to move," he said. I would just like, pray and pray.

The track opens with Ty Dolla $ign singing lyrics that sound like it's going to be a slow, emotional track. If you didn't know it was a Skrillex song, you wouldn't know what was coming, but 30 seconds in, the mood shifts and the beat changes. It's a combination that I wasn't really expecting, and the singing contrasts with the EDM side of the track, but it works. It's an energetic release from the Detroit rapper since he took a break from music to focus on his mental health. Hobo Johnson is slated to drop a new album, "The Fall of Hobo Johnson," on Sept. 13.

This article is sponsored by Your Metro Detroit Chevy DealersAre you starting to make your weekend plans and wondering what to do? This will be the 37th year Detroit is hosting this festival. Plus, there will be free entertainment, free food, free haircuts, and a discussion of mental health with Big Sean and two doctors. It will not be bottled, so if you want to try it, head to Founder's Detroit Taproom Friday night from 5 to 9 pm. You can catch this event at the Carrie Morris Arts Production location at 2221 Carpenter Street in Detroit.

DETROIT - Big Sean's second annual Detroits On Now celebration returns to the city this weekend. MORE: Why Big Sean is vital to the city of DetroitThe two-day event includes a block party, bowling party, unveiling of a production studio at the Dauch Boys & Girls Club, free entertainment, free food and discussion about mental health with the Detroit rapper and two doctors. Big Sean recently opened up about his own mental health. Free haircuts and braiding, health screenings, felony expungement and apprenticeship opportunities will also be offered. The weekend's festivities are free, but Sunday's events require registration.

Detroit's Big Sean hit the stage on Wednesday's "Tonight Show" to perform his newest song, "Single Again." Big Sean released the video for his new song last week, which was shot around the city of Detroit and included cameos from Local 4. Watch the 'Tonight Show' performance below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Beyond being filmed in the Motor City, Sean enlisted the help of Local 4 for the video. Sean raps about living for himself and focusing on his own life after a breakup. Sean stepped away from releasing music for a bit before opening up about depression and anxiety in a series of videos posted to his Instagram in March. "My heart is heavy and I take the blame / But I don't know what else to say / Cuz sorry didn't fix us." Bryson TillerUpcoming shows:Email us with local music suggestions and events at aainsworth@wdiv.com or kclarke@wdiv.comCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

After two years on the sidelines, rapper Big Sean drops a new single and videoCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Big Sean just dropped the music video for his latest release "Single Again," and you may recognize a face or two in the video! The video was shot around Detroit, including in Downtown Detroit outside the Coleman A. Local 4 was also involved in the video, acting as the "news crew" for the video's story line, with cameo appearances by Rhonda Walker, Kim DeGiulio and others. Big Sean is preparing to release his fifth solo studio album this year. Watch the new music video for "Single Again" below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Democratic debateThe national spotlight is focused on Detroit as the 2020 presidential candidates are set to debate. Pavilion vandalismThe parks and rec department in Roseville called it an ignorant act after a park pavilion was trashed. Donated kidneyWhen an officers kidney started failing a sergeant stepped up to donate a kidney. Breakfast with parentsYou've heard the benefits of family dinners, but another meal may have a major impact too. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Big Sean just dropped the music video for his latest release "Single Again." The video was shot around Detroit, including in Downtown Detroit outside the Coleman A. Local 4 was also involved in the video, acting as the "news crew" for the video's story line, with cameo appearances by Rhonda Walker, Kim DeGiulio and others. Big Sean is preparing to release his fifth solo studio album this year. Watch the new music video for "Single Again" below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Getty ImagesDetroit's Big Sean dropped his newest song on Wednesday afternoon. The new song, "Overtime," is a three-plus minute freestyle produced by another Detroit native, Key Wane. As usual, Sean talks a lot about his hometown, mentioning Cass Tech, Aaliyah and the Detroit Lions. Overtime out now streaming everywhere! https://t.co/5resNbLo8f pic.twitter.com/TPLEurOMOT Sean Don (@BigSean) July 24, 2019Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Detroit's Big Sean delivered an emotional tribute to Nipsey Hussle, a friend and fellow artist who was shot and killed last week in Los Angeles. Big Sean, performing at the Dreamville Festival, dedicated a verse to Nipsey. After the verse, Sean also thanked Nipsey for everything he contributed. Big Sean Raps New Verse Honoring Nipsey Hussle 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/XxGK7o5CaB — DatPiff (@DatPiff) April 7, 2019The Grammy-nominated artist was shot last Sunday in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Nipsey died in the shooting and the two other men were injured and transported to the hospital.