Many men can fit in the mysterious box about the next hero generation. The person I chose for this box was the popular hip-hop recording artist Big Sean. Big Sean in my opinion fits all the qualities of a hero in the millennial generation. According to the Strauss and Howe’s Theory, the millennial generation is the next hero generation. The hero generation exhibits the qualities of optimism and leadership. The Heroes care more about helping their community than being financially secure. Despite the obstacles they face, the Heroes are still genuine and compatible. With this reason, this is why I chose Big Sean as the missing picture in the photo grid. Big Sean grew up in Detroit during the 90s and early 2000s. During this time period, Detroit was somewhat at its moment of going downhill financially and socially. Even though Big Sean was not close with his father like most Heroes are in the hero generation, he was still able to exhibit the qualities of a man through his music and philanthropy. In his song “One Man Can Change the World”, Big Sean gives a powerful message about life and encouragement to his listeners. This song is in a way symbolizes Big Sean’s mentality of community and perseverance. He also gave back to his high school by donating a recording studio to them for students who want to go into music and become great artists.
Through Big Sean’s personality and mindset, he qualifies to be placed in the box with the question mark. Big Sean is one of the music artists today that never gave up on their dream despite hardships. His story behind his music helps define what a true man is in this generation.
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I like your post and how you found someone that was close to home to represent the man who filled the box with the question mark. I also love that song by Big Sean and actually like him as an artist. I did not know that he donated a studio to his high school for kids that wants to go into music, I think that’s really cool.
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Finding someone you can relate to makes writing this blog much easier. I did the same by choosing a local rapper. Big Sean does a lot to give back to the community making him manly. Great choice.
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Big Sean does an excellent job exhibiting manliness through his philanthropy, and message within his lyrics. I like how you chose Big Sean primarily because he is a rapper. It shows people, who may not be knowledgeable to the rap industry, that every rapper is not involved in illegal activities, but instead values their community. Good job thinking outside the box.
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