Jhené Aiko It is Big Sean are undeniably one of music’s most beloved couples and collaborators. Fans have wanted them together ever since their 2016 album, ‘Twenty88.’ Well, everyone’s wish came true when the duo solidified their status by welcoming their first child together in November 2022.
Before confirming the baby’s arrival, the Detroit rapper and the Los Angeles-raised singer had an on-and-off relationship. Recently, a viral clip from Jhené’s July 31 Los Angeles concert seemingly hinted that she might be looking to take their relationship one step further.
Keep scrolling to see a timeline of Jhené Aiko and Big Sean’s relationship, details about their first child, and their current status.
June 2015: Sean and Jhené team up for the music video for “I Know”
Roommates, it looks like the “I Know” music video may have sparked Jhené and Sean’s romance. PEOPLE reports that the couple referred to the bond as a friendship at that time.
But it seemed like more than that, as the duo plays two elderly lovers enjoying a special night together at a nursing home. “I Know” appeared on Big Sean’s second album, “Dark Sky Paradise.”
2016: Jhené Aiko and Sean release ‘Twenty88’
After collaborating on songs for their individual projects, Big Sean and Aiko chose to join forces for their EP, ‘Twenty88’. The album took the world by storm and continues to be a musical conversation starter to this day!
The album’s sexy cover has fans speculating about their relationship status. However, when the album was released, Aiko was married to the producer Genius Point. News week confirms that Jhené was married to Dot da Genius from 2014 to 2016 before filing for divorce.
2016: Sean and Jhené kiss on stage
Roommates, that’s when things started to heat up, and fans got closer to their relationship desires! During their joint performance at the Power 106 Powerhouse Festival, Sean wrapped his arms around Jhené’s waist and ended the set with a kiss, sparking dating rumors.
September 2017: Jhené Aiko confirms feelings for Big Sean
In 2017, Jhené spoke about her relationship with Big Sean for the first time in an exclusive interview with Billboard. She expressed her appreciation for their bond, noting that they started out as friends.
“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 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 talked to each other on a friendship level throughout my entire relationship.”
The “Stay Ready” singer further explained that years later, they decided to consider a relationship since they were both single at the time.
“It got 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 so 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 fight like a friendship.”
Jhené revealed that she considers Sean as part of the family because of their long-standing friendship and sees him as the love of her life.
“I don’t know what the future holds, but as far as my life right now, yeah, it’s LOML,” she told Billboard.
March 2019: Singer begins breakup talks
Despite their blossoming romance, the musicians have quietly confirmed their decision to split. In fact, Jhené kicked off the conversation with her comment about a Instagram Post from The Shade Room.
The ‘Above and Beyond’ musician shared a photo of herself in the studio on her Instagram Story at the time, with the caption: “Tonight… 3 new full freestyles. 2019. Speaking only the truth. You can’t control me. I’m feeling strangely sane today.”
After a social media user jumped into the comments section of The Shade Room, writing, “Well. Big Sean… she’s gonna snitch.” Jhené quickly responded to share an update on her and Sean.
“Me and Sean are good. I have a lot of love for him. My next album is all freestyles where I cover a lot of topics and relationships… past, present and future. I know you all love drama and would like to think that everything I do or say is about it, but I’ve been through a lot of other things and situations that I draw inspiration from when I sit down to create a song. Have a good day.” she wrote.
March 2021: Back together? Sean and Jhené Aiko attend the GRAMMYs together
In March 2021, the pair appeared to be on good terms as they walked the Grammys red carpet together.
That year, Big Sean received a nomination for best rap performance, while Jhené’s album ‘Chilombo’ received nominations in three different categories.
July 2022: Baby on board for singer and rapper
In July 2022, Jhené decided to come out and show everyone, literally!
PEOPLE revealed that the couple was spotted walking around Los Angeles with Jhené proudly showing off her baby bump. The outlet later confirmed that they were expecting their first child together.
October 2022: Baby gender reveal
In October 2022, the couple shocked fans by confirming the baby’s sex during a performance in Los Angeles.
According to And newsBig Sean cradled Jhené’s pregnant belly and then looked out at the audience, saying: “Make some noise for our baby.”
November 2022: Musicians welcome their first child
In November 2022, the couple were congratulated as they confirmed their arrival and welcomed their first child, Noah Hasani.
Noah is Sean’s first child and Jhene’s second. She has a 15-year-old daughter, Namiko Love, with From Omarion brother O’Ryan.
RELATED: WATCH: Jhené Aiko and Big Sean Share First TikTok With 2-Month-Old Son Noah
August 2024: Where is the Ring?
Now, Jhené Aiko and Big Sean are going viral after he surprised fans at their ‘The Magic Hour’ tour stop in Los Angeles.
As fans excitedly watched Sean surprise everyone at the concert, a moment between him and Aiko is now going viral. The 12-second clip shows Sean rapping the first verse of his song ‘Beware’ to Jhené.
“…Because you take anything and just make it everything. I’ve had my phone on silent since you called, funny, right? And I’ve never cheated; I mean, maybe once or twice. But once doesn’t change everything. She asked why I don’t feel the same way…”
While he was rapping, Jhené apparently made dismissive gestures at him. When he got to the letter ” I have a ring,” Jhené looked at her hand, turned to him and said: “What ring?” Trying not to laugh, Big Sean walked over to Jhené and patted the hand she held out.
In a new interview with Charlamagne Tha God, Big Sean explained his stance on marrying the mother of his child.
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What do you think, roommates?
