Big Sean was asked to choose between Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”

​In a recent episode of UPROXX’s “Sound Check,” Big Sean was presented with the challenge of choosing between two iconic tracks: Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.” Both artists have significantly influenced Big Sean’s career, making the decision particularly challenging for him.​

Reflecting on the impact both Eminem and Lil Wayne have had on his journey, Big Sean remarked: “It’s crazy the impact they both have had on me, how both of them have gone out of their way for me.” ​

He highlighted Eminem’s contributions to his work, mentioning collaborations like “Detroit vs. Everybody,” “No Favors,” and the Detroit Cypher on “Detroit 2.” After careful consideration, Big Sean ultimately chose Eminem’s “Lose Yourself,” acknowledging the profound influence the song and Eminem himself have had on his life and career.​

For those interested in viewing the full episode and understanding more about Big Sean’s musical influences, the episode is available on UPROXX’s YouTube channel.

.@BigSean stopped by for Sound Check and it’s no surprise we pitted Detroit’s most iconic rapper Eminem against another hip-hop titan in Lil Wayne. Two of Sean’s biggest collaborators, we had him pick between two classics in “Lose Yourself” and “A Milli” and made him sweat pic.twitter.com/P6yNwVECos

— UPROXX (@UPROXX) April 9, 2025