Day in the Life: Big Sean

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Big Sean soundchecks before his show at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit on December 1st, 2012.

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The pyro test during Big Sean’s soundcheck.

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Big Sean, Mike Posner, Sayittone and Earlly Mac hang off-stage during soundcheck.

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Big Sean, Mike Posner, Sayittone and Earlly Mac pose for a moment during soundcheck.

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Mike Posner soundchecks.

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Billboard.com spent a day in the life of Big Sean, December 2012.See more: The Best of 2012: The Year in Music

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Big Sean takes a moment during soundcheck.

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Big Sean’s wardrobe backstage at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Big Sean chilling backstage, taking a phone call before another quick soundcheck.

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Big Sean talks to associates backstage.

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Big Sean performs his final soundcheck covered by media outlets.

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A Detroit montage video plays in the background as Big Sean finishes up soundcheck.

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Sondcheck is done.

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Sean’s set list.

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A final meeting with crew before Sean heads backstage.

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Big Sean holds up his XXL cover.

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Danny Brown hangs backstage.

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Big Sean’s fans get ready for the opening acts.

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Jessie Wagner opens for Big Sean.

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Paradime opens for Big Sean.

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Big Sean’s mom sports some personalize Adidas backstage.

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Sean and mom.

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Danny Brown gets the crowd going onstage.

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Big Sean backstage.

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Picking the perfect wardrobe for the show.

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Swag backstage.

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Big Sean gets mic’d.

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Big Sean’s mom makes last minute adjustments to his outfit.

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Sean walks towards the stage and is prepped for the show.

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The last moment before Sean goes on stage.

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Big Sean’s concert.

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Big Sean’s concert.

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Mike Posner joins Sean onstage.

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Big Sean’s concert.

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J.Cole joins Sean onstage.

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Fans.

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Common surprises the audience.

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Common and Big Sean embrace onstage.

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And then, Kanye surprises the audience.

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Kanye West and Big Sean perform onstage as Billboard.com spent a day in the life of Big Sean, December 2012.See more: The Best of 2012: The Year in Music

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Kanye West and Big Sean embrace onstage.

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Backstage with Kanye West.

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Kanye gives Sean’s mother a little hug…

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and so does Sean.

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Pusha-T and Big Sean pose for a photo backstage.

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Common hangs backstage.

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Kanye changes into a sweatshirt and jokes with Pusha-T.