Big Sean Faces a Tough Choice Between Eminem & Lil Wayne on UPROXX’s ‘Sound Check’
Big Sean’s admiration for hip-hop legends Eminem and Lil Wayne was put to the test in a recent episode of UPROXX’s Sound Check, a show where artists must choose between iconic songs from their musical influences. Hosted by Jeremy Hecht, the fast-paced challenge pushes guests to reveal their preferences while reflecting on their careers and inspirations.
During his session, Sean Don was faced with a series of difficult decisions involving tracks from rap and pop icons like Common, E-40, and Michael Jackson. But the real challenge came when he was asked to pick between Lil Wayne’s “A Milli” and Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”—two of the most celebrated songs in hip-hop history.
The Dilemma: ‘A Milli’ vs. ‘Lose Yourself’
For Big Sean, both songs hold personal and professional significance. Reflecting on their impact, he said:
“It’s crazy the impact they both have had on me, how both of them have gone out of their way for me. 8 Mile just inspired me crazy, but so did ‘A Milli,’ dawg. When he dropped ‘A Milli,’ it was unbelievable. […] They’re both GOATs.”
As a Detroit native, Sean has always been vocal about his appreciation for Eminem, whose success story from the city’s underground rap battles to global superstardom has been a source of motivation for him. On the other hand, Lil Wayne has personally shown him love throughout his career, including on the 2015 track “Deep”, where Wayne raps:
“I feel like Sean don’t get enough shine / Is it because he ain’t got the tattoos? He ain’t throwin’ up signs?”
Sean admitted that this verse was a major moment for him, saying, “When he did that, I was like, ‘Bruh, you ain’t have to’—he was rapping like I was one of his artists.”
The Final Verdict
To see which track Big Sean ultimately picked, fans can watch the full episode on UPROXX’s YouTube channel. New episodes of Sound Check premiere every Wednesday at noon ET/9 a.m. PT.
