Big Sean Discusses Beyoncé's Mixed Reaction to 'IDFWU'

Big Sean recently shared on the St. Brown Podcast that his hit song 'I Don’t F*** With You' almost didn't get released due to mixed reactions from Beyoncé and Jay-Z. While Beyoncé found the lyrics 'a little disrespectful' and suggested adding Nicki Minaj for balance, Jay-Z encouraged Sean to proceed, emphasizing the fun nature of the track. He even texted Sean daily, stating, 'Every day you’re not putting that song out, you’re losing.' Ultimately, Sean decided to stick with his original vision, featuring E-40, and released the song in September 2014. The track has since achieved significant commercial success, being certified 9x Platinum. Sean's experience highlights the contrasting perspectives on artistic expression from two of the music industry's biggest icons.