Wait, did Big Sean just hint that he might never marry Jhené Aiko? It sure sounds like it. In a recent interview, he dropped some surprising comments that have everyone talking. He seemed to question whether marriage is really the ultimate relationship goal, despite what people usually say. “People are always like, ‘Oh, you gotta get married,'” he said, but his words suggest he’s not so convinced when it comes to him and Jhené.
And here’s the really shocking part: Big Sean didn’t just leave it at that. He practically put Jhené on blast by admitting that, even after eight years together, he’s still unsure about making her his wife. That’s right, eight years! He didn’t hesitate to start a family with her, but when it comes to marriage, suddenly he’s full of doubts.
What makes this even more surprising is that Big Sean has always been open about wanting to get married. He was even engaged to the late Naya Rivera, so it’s clear that marriage is something he believes in—just apparently not with Jhené. This revelation has left a lot of people wondering why he chose to air his doubts so publicly, especially in a way that seems so hurtful.
But before we dive into all the drama, let’s take a step back and look at their relationship from the beginning. Big Sean and Jhené Aiko first connected back in 2012 when they worked together on his tracks “Beware” and “I’m Gonna Be.” Things got complicated pretty quickly, though. Just weeks after they met, Jhené went on a date with Big Sean, even though he was already in a relationship at the time, and she was reportedly seeing someone else too. She even admitted it in an interview, saying, “We went on a date, we went to a Lakers game. It was a long time ago. I had a boyfriend, and when Sean and I met, we were just friends, so he asked me to go with him, even though I had a boyfriend.”
So, from the get-go, their relationship was off to a rocky start—they were both involved with other people. And as we all know, relationships that begin with red flags like that rarely end well.
It’s funny, they never actually went public with their relationship. Just a year later, Big Sean started dating the late Naya Rivera, and they even got engaged. But in 2014, the engagement was called off. Apparently, Naya found out he was cheating on her with Ariana Grande, which led her to break things off. The rumors seemed to be true because Big Sean and Ariana went public with their relationship just weeks after he and Naya split. Meanwhile, Jhené Aiko got into a relationship with Dot da Genius in 2014, and they got married that same year. But by 2016, their marriage was already falling apart, and she filed for divorce. People quickly pointed fingers at Jhené, with some accusing her of cheating on Dot da Genius with Big Sean.
The gossip intensified because Jhené kept working closely with Big Sean, even though they had history. For example, in 2015, they collaborated on his song “I Know,” and starred in the music video together, playing elderly lovers enjoying a special night at a senior citizen home. That same year, Big Sean and Ariana Grande ended their short-lived relationship, leaving him single again. By 2016, Jhené and Big Sean released an EP called Twenty88, and even the album cover stirred up more rumors. Despite being married, Jhené didn’t bother to address the rumors, which seemed disrespectful to her husband. Then, a video of Jhené and Big Sean getting cozy on stage went viral. Not long after, Jhené filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Before the divorce was finalized, she and Big Sean made their relationship more obvious by going on a date to a Lakers game. In 2017, after finalizing her divorce, Jhené got a tattoo of Big Sean’s face on her arm just a week later. They eventually broke up in 2019, but got back together in 2021, and by 2022, Jhené was pregnant with their first child. Despite everything they’ve been through, Big Sean hasn’t shown any signs of wanting to marry her.
In a recent chat with Charlamagne, Big Sean was asked why he hasn’t tied the knot with Jhené yet, and his answer was pretty eye-opening. He revealed that marriage isn’t on his radar right now because he’s more focused on building their family. He also mentioned that there’s still a lot of work to do in their relationship before he even thinks about marriage.
He said, “No, there hasn’t been some secret industry marriage. Honestly, it’s personal. Like anyone who’s been in love, we’ve had our ups and downs. We’re still figuring things out. To me, marriage isn’t necessarily the ultimate sign of a great relationship. People often say, ‘You have to get married,’ but I think a strong relationship should come first, and marriage is just a result of that. A lot of people think marriage is essential, but that can come from a fear of failure, given how high divorce rates are. I’m not saying we won’t get married, but there’s still a lot we need to work on.”
And then there’s M-H, who’s been with his partner for 26 years—definitely has a lot of experience to share. The internet wasn’t too pleased with Big Sean’s comments, though. Some people dragged him for seeming to lead Jhené on. One person wrote, “It’s not like Big Sean doesn’t believe in marriage—he proposed to Naya Rivera, and she didn’t even have a child with him. Plus, one of his biggest hits was about her. It seems like Jhené wasn’t really his endgame. He’s playing with A-Yo’s feelings.” Another added, “Honestly, this would make me want to break up. He just told the world he doesn’t want to marry me, even after years together and having a child. Big Sean has been engaged before but doesn’t want to marry Jhené?”
While some folks are backing Jhené and giving Big Sean a hard time, others think his hesitation to marry her might be due to trust issues. Their relationship has had its fair share of drama—both have been known for cheating. Remember, Jhené admitted in 2012 that she was involved with Big Sean while both were in other relationships. Even after marrying Dot da Genius, she was still flirting with Big Sean before her divorce was finalized. And just a week after the divorce, she got a tattoo of Big Sean’s face, hinting they were definitely involved before her marriage ended. Big Sean has his own history of cheating too, first with Ariana Grande while he was with Naya Rivera, and then with Jhené. It’s clear neither of them is innocent here, so if there’s any truth to the rumors, it might explain why marriage isn’t on the table just yet.
What’s your take on Big Sean’s refusal to marry Jhené? Do you think their relationship needs more work, or is he just not serious about commitment? Drop your thoughts in the comments below