'Mine are real' - Big Sean slams viral rumors claiming he got surgically enhanced abs

Big Sean has spoken out about recent rumors questioning if his ripped body is real. The talk started after fitness influencer Blake Sanberg known online as @thenutritionnarc, shared a video on July 7. In the video, Blake examined Sean’s abs and implied the rapper might have had cosmetic work done.

Sanberg highlighted Sean’s "extremely defined abs" and described them as looking like they rest "on top of a bubble gut." He compared the latest photos to ones from 2015 where Sean also had visible ab definition but without such dramatic shaping. Sanberg suggested the rapper might have undergone ab etching or taken performance-enhancing drugs. He also noted Sean’s "very interesting genetics" as part of his analysis.

Big Sean, whose real name is Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, addressed the video to deny the claims.

"Bro, unfortunately mine are real lol," he wrote. "I got love for the fake [ab] community tho, to each its own, but what makes this funnier is this is the way God made me."

The rapper joked that he looks like "chewed up tootsie roll" when out of shape.

"But i can only speak for myself. I only have to say something cause this sh*t is getting way outta hand [laughing emoji]."

Although he wouldn’t respond to this type of chatter, he explained that the rumors had spread so much he felt he had to say something.

In another message, Sean repeated his point saying,

“So just to be clear….”

Reports also say he messaged Sanberg explaining how his body had changed over the years. He mentioned becoming a dad as one reason adding that he had “gained Dad weight” and needed to get back into a workout routine.

Big Sean reflects on fatherhood, loss, and the importance of health and honesty

Big Sean and singer Jhené Aiko had their son, Noah Hasani, in November 2022. Sean has shared how being a father has shifted his life saying it brought more focus and presence to his days. Aiko is also a mom to her daughter Namiko, from her relationship with singer O’Ryan.

Earlier this year, Sean joined the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast to talk about the emotional struggles he and Aiko went through after a miscarriage. He urged anyone dealing with similar heartbreak to take time to grieve and stay optimistic saying that unexpected blessings can still come their way.

Sean is known for speaking about his personal life and health. He often says his fitness comes from staying consistent and having self-discipline. People often speculate about how celebrities look, but Sean’s words highlight his belief in being honest about body image and the work he puts into staying healthy.