From Friendship to Forever? An Examination of the Relationship Between Jhené Aiko and Big Sean Over The Past Decade

Jhené Aiko and Big Sean are unquestionably one of the most cherished spouses and collaborators in the music industry. Since the release of their 2016 album, “Twenty88,” fans have been yearning for their reunion. Fortunately, the duo’s aspiration was realized when they welcomed their first child together in November 2022, thereby announcing their official status.

The Detroit rapper and Los Angeles-born songstress endured an on-again, off-again relationship prior to their child’s arrival. Recently, a viral clip from Jhené’s concert in Los Angeles on July 31 appeared to suggest that she may be interested in expanding their relationship.

To view a timeline of Jhené Aiko and Big Sean’s relationship, information regarding their first child, and their current status, continue perusing.

In June 2015, Sean and Jhené Star collaborated on the music video for “I Know.”

Roommates, it appears that the music video for “I Know” may have been the catalyst for Jhené and Sean’s relationship. The couple referred to their relationship as a friendship at that time.

However, it appeared to be more than that, as the duo portrayed two elderly partners who were savoring a special night together in a senior citizen home. ‘I Know’ was included on Big Sean’s sophomore album, ‘Dark Sky Paradise.’

2016: Sean and Jhené Aiko Release “Twenty88”

Big Sean and Aiko joined forces for their EP, ‘Twenty88,’ after collaborating on tracks for their respective ventures. Their album has captivated the globe and continues to be a topic of discussion in the music industry.

Their relationship status was the subject of speculation among fans due to the attractiveness of their album cover. Nevertheless, Aiko was married to producer Dot da Genius at the time of the record’s release. According to Newsweek, Jhené was married to Dot da Genius from 2014 to 2016 before applying for divorce.

2016: Sean and Jhené Engage in a Kiss on Stage

Roomies, this is the moment when the tension intensified and admirers began to realize their relationship aspirations. Sean began courting allegations after he wrapped his arms around Jhené’s midsection and kissed her at the conclusion of their joint performance at the Power 106 Powerhouse Festival.

September 2017: Jhené Aiko Confirms Her Feelings Toward Big Sean

In an exclusive interview with Billboard in 2017, Jhené disclosed her romantic partnership with Big Sean for the first time. She acknowledged their friendship and conveyed her gratitude for their connection.

“When I met Sean, I had a boyfriend and he was showing interest in me, but I was like, I have a boyfriend. But we were friends, it was never, nothing disrespectful ever happened between me and Sean. We were forced to really, really get to know each other on a friendship level, you know what I mean? And to the point where he was even at my brother’s funeral. We talk to each other on a friendship level throughout all of my relationship.”

The singer of “Stay Ready” also disclosed that they elected to contemplate a relationship in the future, as they were both unattached at the time.

“It just came to a point where it was like, ‘I’m single, you’re single, we love each other.’ We actually already loved each other as people and then it was like, Okay, let’s just, you know, be together. So it was different because of that friendship. That comes first, we’re friends before anything. We can bicker like a friendship.”

Jhené disclosed that she regards Sean as the joy of her life and regards him as family as a result of their extended companionship.

“I don’t know what the future holds, but as far as my life goes right now, yeah, he’s L-O-M-L,” she told Billboard.