Is Big Sean A-List?
NoB
No — Big Sean is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2015
Dark Sky Paradise Album
Lost A-list status in 2020
Dropped to B tier — Detroit 2 Album
Ranking Timeline
2007C$0.1M
GOOD Music Signing
Signs with Kanye West's GOOD Music.
2011B▲$2M+$1.9M
Finally Famous Album
Releases first album, 'Finally Famous'.
2013B$5M+$3M
Hall of Fame Album
Releases successful album 'Hall of Fame'.
2015A▲$10M+$5M
Dark Sky Paradise Album
Releases 'Dark Sky Paradise', a huge hit.
2017A$18M+$8M
I Decided Album
His album 'I Decided' becomes a hit.
2020B▼$23M+$5M
Detroit 2 Album
Returns to his roots with this project.
2026B$26M+$3M
Established Hip-Hop Artist
Maintains a successful career in hip-hop.
Last updated: February 23, 2026