Sean Kingston, born Kisean Paul Anderson on February 3, 1990, is an American reggae fusion singer and rapper. He rose to fame with his 2007 debut single “Beautiful Girls”, followed by successful albums and singles, including “Eenie Meenie” with Justin Bieber, “Take You There”, and “Fire Burning”. After a few years of moderate success, Kingston released his fourth album, Road to Deliverance, in 2022.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Kisean Paul Anderson |
| Date Of Birth: | February 3, 1990 |
| Place Of Birth: | Miami, Florida, U.S |
| Nationality: | American/ Jamaican |
| Occupation(s): | Singer, Rapper, Songwriter |
| Labels: | Time Is Money Empire, Epic |
| Net Worth: | $2 Million |
Early Life And Education
Sean Kingston, born Kisean Anderson, spent his early childhood in Miami, Florida, before moving to Kingston, Jamaica, at age six, where his family has roots. He spent three years at Ocho Rios High School before returning to the US. Notably, his grandfather, Lawrence “Jack Ruby” Lindo, was a renowned reggae producer in Jamaica, influencing Kingston’s future music career.
Career
Sean Kingston’s rise to fame began when he was discovered on YouTube by Matt Tobin, leading to a record deal with Beluga Heights Records and Sony. His debut single “Beautiful Girls” (2007) achieved immense success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number one in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the UK, where it stayed at the top of the charts for four weeks. Kingston’s subsequent touring schedule included opening for prominent artists like Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé, and Kelly Clarkson, further solidifying his position in the music industry.
Sean Kingston’s second album, Tomorrow (2009), featured production from Wyclef Jean, RedOne, and J.R. Rotem, with singles “Fire Burning” and “Face Drop”. He also collaborated with Jason Derulo, Iyaz, Sugababes, and Bow Wow. Kingston’s third album, Back 2 Life (2013), included features from T-Pain, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber, with singles “Eenie Meenie”, “Letting Go (Dutty Love)”, “Dumb Love”, and “Party All Night (Sleep All Day)”.
Sean Kingston sang the Official Theme Song for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games, “Everyone”, representing the Americas. He collaborated with artists from other continents, but missed the opening ceremony due to passport issues. Kingston worked on a mixtape with Justin Bieber, but it was never released.
He released his own mixtape, King of Kingz, in 2011 and announced a new album, Back 2 Life, which was released on September 10, 2013, after a few delays and re-recordings. Kingston also performed at various events, including the Dubai Caribbean Carnival with Jason Derulo and Bow Wow.
Sean Kingston announced his fourth studio album in March 2013, collaborating with Zendaya and RedOne. He released singles “Wait Up” (2015), “One Away” (2016), and “Chance” (2017), followed by the Made in Jamaica mixtape. Kingston also featured on tracks with Giusy Ferreri, Tory Lanez, and Tomoro.
In 2020, he launched the Professional Rapper Boxing League. After releasing “Darkest Times” (2021), Kingston finally dropped his fourth album, Road to Deliverance, on September 30, 2022, after years of teasing and collaborations.
Personal Life
Sean Kingston was in a near-fatal jet skiing accident in Miami in 2011 and paid a $180 fine. He resumed jet skiing by 2018. In May 2024, Kingston’s Florida mansion was raided, and his mother was arrested on fraud and theft charges. Kingston was later arrested in California and booked into jail in San Bernardino County.
Sean Kingston Net Worth
Sean Kingston, a renowned Jamaican-American singer, boasts an estimated net worth of $2 million.
