Big Sean Performs ‘Switch Up’ At Springfest 2013

The University of Southern California were the lucky ones to hear the first live performance of Big Sean’s new single.

Collective State TV x ItsTheDaily.com brings you Big Sean’s first ever live performance of his somewhat controversial new single “Switch Up” which some believe contains subliminal disses towards former label mate KiD CuDi. However, Big Sean clears all that up and treats the students of USC during Spring Fest 2013 to the first ever performance.

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Big Sean Speaks On KiD CuDi Leaving G.O.O.D. Music

While Big Sean was on Power 106 to premiere his latest song, he also addressed Cudder making the decision to go his own way; Sean said that CuDi is not only one of his favorite artists and people, but will also be on his sophomore album.

Big Sean #6: Hottest MC In The Game

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Big Sean lands above his boss Kanye West at the six spot on MTV‘s list. Yea I don’t understand it either.

When the members of MTV’s Hip-Hop Brain Trust sat down to discuss the year’s rankings, the Detroit rapper initially had the #8 spot. But no one could’ve predicted how much he would progress on the list. Indeed, the same could be said for Sean’s influence and impact on hip-hop over the past year.

Big Sean Announces European Tour Dates

Big Sean has announced a his European tour for February and March, kicking off on Saturday at Munich, Germany. This will be Big Sean’s first time traveling to Germany. Check out the dates below and head over to Big Sean’s website for ticket info.

February

23 Theatrefabrik Munich, Germany

24 Tunnel Milan, Italy

25 Le Cabaret Marseille, France

28 Modernes Bremen, Germany

March

1 Vooruit Gent, Belgium

2 Melkweg Amsterdam, Holland

3 Live Music Hall Cologne, Germany

4 Huxleys Berlin, Germany

6 Grunspan Hamburg, Germany

7 Pumpehuset Copenhagen, Denmark

8 Babel Malmo, Sweden

9 Gota Kallare Stockholm, Sweden

10 Brewhouse Gothenburg, Sweden

11 Parkteatret Norway, Oslo

13 Electric Brixton London, UK

30 The Rave Milwaukee, WI

Big Sean Speaks On Being Nominated For A Grammy

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From MTV:

On Sunday night, Sean will share trophies with G.O.O.D. Music captain Kanye West, as well as Pusha T and 2 Chainz if the rap collective racks up W’s for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance. And while “Mercy” helped usher the Detroit MC into an exclusive club that includes hip-hop luminaries like Nas, according to Sean, it was only a matter of time before he got his membership.

“I knew it would come; you just never know when,” he said when MTV News’ Sway caught up with him on the VIBE Media red carpet Friday in Los Angeles. “I figure, Sway, I put out one album and I’m 24 years old, and I knew it was gonna come sooner or later,” the Finally Famous rapper explained before adding a hilariously double-entendre-conscious “pause.” “So I’m just happy that it came so early — pause.

Big Sean (@BigSean) On Hot 97 (@AngieMartinez)

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Big Sean is currently in New York and visited Angie Martinez‘ rush hour show. He discussed a few topics and you can check them out below.

Break 1: Talks his Grammys nominations and his current love life.

Break 2: How his Detroit homecoming concert came about and the poverty in Detroit.

Break 3: Discusses the Connecticut shooting and says Hall of Fame is 80% done.