Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, also known by his stage name as Big Sean, has released three mixtapes, 2007's Finally Famous, 2009's UKnowBigSean, and 2010's BIG. His debut album, Finally Famous, was released in June 2011 and featured guest appearances from hip hop superstars Kanye West, Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, Wiz Khalifa, and Lupe Fiasco. He was raised by his mother and grandparents who worked steadfastly to instill in him the principles of hard work and determination.