Big Sean believes that marriage with Jhené Aiko isn’t in the cards just yet, despite their long-term relationship.
On Friday, August 2, Power 105.1 FM host Charlamagne Tha God released a new episode of the iHeartRadio podcast Out of Context featuring the 36-year-old “Bounce Back” rapper.
In the extensive interview, Charlamagne, 46, discussed various topics with Sean, including fatherhood, Kendrick Lamar’s private apology for the leaked “Element” diss track, and more.
According to PEOPLE The radio host also asked the Detroit MC, born Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, why he and Aiko, also 36, had not yet tied the knot — or if they’d already done “one of those secret industry weddings.”
Sean replied laughing:
“No, no, there has not been a secret industry marriage.”
“It’s a little personal, you know what I mean? But just like to be real with you, just like any people who have dealt with love, we’ve had our ups and downs, you know what I’m saying? And I think it’s still finding the right navigation through it all.”
“To me, marriage symbolizes like the best relationship,” he continued.
The “My Last” artist added that the idea of having to get married is “almost a fear-based way of thinking,” noting that divorce rates are very high. However, he did not say that he would never consider marriage.
“I would like to, and I don’t like putting our personal business out there like that either, but there’s a lot of work that needs to be done,” Sean said.
In turn, Charlamange offered a bit of advice: “Well take it from somebody who’s been with their woman for twenty-six years, right? It’s always gonna be ups and downs, period. The work’s never gonna stop.”
Big Sean Answers What’s Stopping Him From Marrying Jhene Aiko — “We Have A Crazy Connection, No Matter What We Are Always Going To Be Tied Together. There’s A Lot Of Work That Needs To Be Done So We Can Keep Going.” pic.twitter.com/STfvcVknT7
— The Info Spot (@TheInfoSpot) August 2, 2024
Sean and Aiko met in 2012, and have been dating on and off since the release of their 2016 collaborative album, Twenty88. In November 2022, the couple welcomed their first child together — Noah Hasani.
In an April exclusive with PEOPLE, Sean opened up about how having Noah has changed his perspective in life.
“He’s changed me in so many ways, honestly. But one of the ways that has really been a lesson that I’m still learning is to be even more intentional with everything,” Sean told PEOPLE. “And just being in the moment. Even in nature. Like, on our walks. It’s definitely a learning process. I’m only 17 months in.”
Twitter reaction:
Idk. This would make me want to break up. You just sat and told the world you don’t want to marry me. Especially after being with me for several years and having a child.
Big Sean has been engaged before. But wouldn’t wanna marry me (Jhene)?
Idk… pic.twitter.com/7TkgcN3Dt7
— Dani René (@DaniDeVito_) August 3, 2024
and
Big Sean not marrying Jhene yet just seems like a terrible decision. Yall been together for years, she had your kid, and she’s Jhene Aiko like tf is wrong with you cuz? I wanna smack some sense into him ???? https://t.co/gMuRZSLIJ6
— babygirl. (@JadeLoves_YOU) August 2, 2024
and
Yikes at Big Sean’s fuckboy rhetoric. The only reason marriage seems like a bigger deal than making and raising a whole human being is bc marriage prevents you from leaving as easily.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR RUIN YOUR BODIES FOR MEN THAT THINK LIKE THIS.
— Rae The Writer (@WriteAsRae) August 2, 2024
and
Jhene Aiko knows she’s not marrying Big Sean. She knew what it was after she had to get that tattoo of his face covered. She doesn’t even look like she likes him most times tbh. Sometimes people need to just stay friends.
— B. (@TweetedOnYaFace) August 2, 2024
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I loved everything about Big Sean’s interview minus the marriage talk. That didn’t make sense to me (none of my business but if I want to have a baby with a woman, I want her in my life forever)
— WFHSkip (@SkipFromBk) August 3, 2024
