Big Sean "Adidas Originals" NYC Event Recap!

As advertised, the first 50 people through the door received tickets for his free show in New York’s Irving Plaza tonight; the rest were there for a signature, a picture with G.O.O.D. Music’s next up, and – most importantly — an opportunity to be in the presence of a young man whose music they cherish.

Unfortunately, a lot of fans that made the trip didn’t have the chance to meet the 23-year-old Detroit lyricist. Instead, they settled for a glance from down the street, behind police barricades. Before leaving he listens intently to a young man who wants nothing more than to spit a verse for him in a crowded store. His attention is divided between fans, friends, media and representation — sometimes simultaneously — never looking overwhelmed. No moment is too small.

Big Sean’s debut album Finally Famous releases June 28, featuring Kanye West, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, John Legend, Lupe Fiasco, Dwele and more, with production handled predominantly by the legendary No I.D.