Sean Kingston

Anderson was born in Miami, Florida, the first of three children of Janice Turner.{{cite web|url=https://thedirty.com/gossip/sean-kingston-kingston-family-tradition-momma-kingston-janice-turner-loves-chargeback/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Sean Kingston – The Kingston Family Tradition, Momma Kingston Janice Turner Loves To Chargeback|first=Nik|last=Richie|date=February 8, 2017|website=The Dirty|access-date=December 13, 2017}}{{dead link|date=June 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Anderson's family moved to their native Kingston, Jamaica, when he was six.{{cite web|last=Jeffries|first=David|title=Sean Kingston > Biography|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/sean-kingston-p903682/biography|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=June 15, 2010|archive-date=April 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110419095841/http://allmusic.com/artist/sean-kingston-p903682/biography|url-status=live}} Anderson attended Ocho Rios High School in Ocho Rios for three years before immigrating back to the United States.{{cite web|url=http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Sean-Kingston-returns-to-Ocho-Rios-High_48602|title=Jamaica Observer Limited|website=Jamaica Observer|access-date=December 13, 2017|archive-date=October 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024200401/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Sean-Kingston-returns-to-Ocho-Rios-High_48602|url-status=live}}{{citation|last=Lewis|first=Pete|title=A Beauuutiful Interview with Sean Kingston|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/242/a_beauuutiful_interview_with_sean_kingst.../|work=Blues and Soul|access-date=June 15, 2010|date=February 14, 2008|issue=1003|archive-date=February 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217162625/http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/242/a_beauuutiful_interview_with_sean_kingst.../|url-status=live}} His grandfather was the noted Jamaican reggae producer Lawrence "Jack Ruby" Lindo.{{cite web|last=Unterberger|first=Richie|title=Jack "L. Lindo" Ruby > Biography|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p120864|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=June 15, 2010}}{{citation|last=Lewis|first=Pete|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/447/sean_kingston_fired_up/|title=Sean Kingston: Fired Up|issue=1023|date=August 17, 2009|work=Blues & Soul|access-date=August 26, 2009|archive-date=December 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202061717/http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/447/sean_kingston_fired_up/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Lucci|first=Amanda|title=Sean Kingston talks about touring, third album|url=http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100803/articles/100809938?p=all&tc=pgall|work=Star-News|access-date=March 6, 2011|date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304232839/http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100803/articles/100809938?p=all&tc=pgall|url-status=live}}

Kingston was discovered on YouTube by Matt Tobin at Beluga Heights Records, and signed to the label in a partnership deal with Sony.{{cite web |url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_JR_Rotem_Interview.html |title=Interview With JR Rotem |publisher=HitQuarters |date=April 4, 2010 |access-date=April 8, 2010 |archive-date=March 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314061738/http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_JR_Rotem_Interview.html |url-status=live }} In an interview with HitQuarters, label head and producer J. R. Rotem described this process with regard to Kingston:

"Sean Kingston was a rapper when we found him and it was a development process to get him more melodic. At Beluga we essentially refine the talent so that it's more of a marketable product."

In a venture between Epic Records and Koch Records, Kingston recorded and released the single "Beautiful Girls" in May 2007.{{cite news|last=Garrity|first=Brian|url=http://www.nypost.com/seven/08122007/business/no_rap_turf_war_here_business_.htm|title=No Rap Turf War Here|work=New York, New Zealand, Southern Hemisphere, Earth, Milky Way Post|date=August 12, 2007|access-date=September 24, 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011090505/http://www.nypost.com/seven/08122007/business/no_rap_turf_war_here_business_.htm|archive-date=October 11, 2007}} "Beautiful Girls" was a major hit internationally, topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and several other charts, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, the song spent four weeks at the summit of the UK Singles Chart.{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/sean%20kingston/|title=UK Singles Chart|website=Official Charts |date=January 9, 2007|access-date=December 19, 2014|archive-date=December 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220032136/http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/sean%20kingston/|url-status=live}} His self-titled debut album was released on July 31, 2007, and has been certified gold by the RIAA for its 500,000 copies sold,RIAA, [http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS "Searchable Database"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225031458/http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS |date=2013-02-25 }}, Recording Industry Association of America, February 12, 2009. while peaking at number 6 on the Billboard 200.

In 2007, Kingston was the opening act for Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape Tour and for select dates on Beyoncé's The Beyoncé Experience tour. In 2008, he was one of the opening acts for the Australian leg of Kelly Clarkson's My December Tour.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j98t4ZXw54 |title=Sean Kingston At Rod Laver Melbourne |date=March 15, 2008 |publisher=YouTube |access-date=January 3, 2012 |archive-date=November 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115124058/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j98t4ZXw54 |url-status=live }}

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Kingston's second album Tomorrow was released on September 22, 2009. Producers involved in the album included Wyclef Jean; RedOne (of recent Lady Gaga fame); plus, Kingston's original mentor, J. R. Rotem.{{cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/447/sean_kingston_fired_up/|title=Sean Kingston: Fired up!|author=Stephen Clark - Design|work=bluesandsoul.com|access-date=14 June 2015|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202061717/http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/447/sean_kingston_fired_up/|url-status=live}} "Fire Burning" and "Face Drop" were released as singles. Additionally, five promotional digital singles were released leading up to the album. In the meantime, Kingston co-wrote Jason Derulo's debut single "Whatcha Say", that topped the Billboard Hot 100. He also discovered the R&B-reggae singer Iyaz on MySpace and signed him to J. R. Rotem's record label.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/singlesreviews/a193427/iyaz-replay.html|title=Iyaz: 'Replay'|work=Digital Spy|date=January 3, 2010 |access-date=June 14, 2015|archive-date=June 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602080901/http://www.digitalspy.com/music/singlesreviews/a193427/iyaz-replay.html|url-status=live}} He also recorded the track "Miss Everything" for the UK girl-group Sugababes studio album Sweet 7 which was released March 15, 2010, in the UK. Kingston and DJ Khaled are being featured on Bow Wow's new single "For My Hood", from the movie, The Lottery Ticket.{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,7353162,00.html|title=Interview: Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson and Naturi Naughton of "Lottery Ticket"|work=ARTISTdirect|access-date=June 14, 2015|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924002432/http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,7353162,00.html|url-status=live}} He had a performance in the O2 Arena where he was supported by Mumzy Stranger.{{cite news|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/mumzy-stranger-to-support-sean-kingston-at-o2-arena-concert-20091112|title=Mumzy to support Sean Kingston|year=2010|work=DesiHits|access-date=November 18, 2010|archive-date=October 12, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101012030718/http://www.desihits.com/news/view/mumzy-stranger-to-support-sean-kingston-at-o2-arena-concert-20091112|url-status=live}}

His third studio album was announced to feature T-Pain, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Flo Rida, Soulja Boy, Wyclef Jean, Cher Lloyd, Akon and Green Eyed Tayla,{{cite magazine |last=Koroma |first=Salima |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11752/title.dr-dre-makes-beats-for-justin-bieber |title=Dr. Dre Makes Beats For Justin Bieber | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales |magazine=HipHopDX |date=July 20, 2010 |access-date=December 11, 2010 |archive-date=July 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722031452/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11752/title.dr-dre-makes-beats-for-justin-bieber |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=http://www.lilwaynehq.com/2009/11/20/two-new-lil-wayne-songs-to-be-looking-out-for-rebirth-album-pushed-back/|title=Two New Lil Wayne Songs To Be Looking Out For + Rebirth Album Pushed Back?|work=Lil Wayne Fansite - Weezy Blog|date=November 20, 2009 |access-date=June 14, 2015|archive-date=February 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229113036/http://www.lilwaynehq.com/2009/11/20/two-new-lil-wayne-songs-to-be-looking-out-for-rebirth-album-pushed-back/|url-status=live}} with its lead single being "Eenie Meenie" with Justin Bieber, released on March 23, 2010,{{cite magazine|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20348478,00.html|title=LISTEN: Justin Bieber and Sean Kingston's New Jam|magazine=People|first=Joey|last=Bartolomeo|date=March 4, 2010|access-date=March 4, 2010|archive-date=March 7, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100307223608/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20348478,00.html|url-status=dead}} which is also included on Bieber's My World 2.0 album. The second single from the album was supposed to be "Letting Go (Dutty Love)", which features a verse from Nicki Minaj. It was released on iTunes August 3, while the third, "Dumb Love", co-written by Bruno Mars, was released on September 8. A fourth single "Party All Night (Sleep All Day)" was released on December 21, 2010. However, none of the four singles were included on any album by Kingston.

Kingston represented the continents of North and South America to sing the Official Theme Song of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, "Everyone." He collaborated with four other artists representing their continent, South African Jody Williams representing Africa, Singaporean Tabitha Nauser (Asia), Briton Steve Appleton (Europe), and Australian Jessica Mauboy representing Oceania.[http://singapore2010.olympics.com.au/news-item/-everyone-an-anthem-for-youth-around-the-world Singapore Youth Olympics 2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307230148/http://singapore2010.olympics.com.au/news-item/-everyone-an-anthem-for-youth-around-the-world |date=March 7, 2011 }}. Retrieved June 4, 2010. However, Kingston was unable to attend the Singapore Youth Olympics 2010 opening ceremony due to passport mix-ups.[http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20100816-232218.html No Kingston at YOG due to passport mix up] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303174500/http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Showbiz/Story/A1Story20100816-232218.html |date=March 3, 2016 }}. Retrieved August 17, 2010. Kingston was invited to be featured with Cash Money Records/former So So Def member Bow Wow on his single "For My Hood". He performed the song with Bow Wow and DJ Khaled on BET's television program 106 & Park the day after release.

Kingston planned to release a mixtape with pop star Justin Bieber, called Our World. It featured about 12–14 songs and included their versions of songs like "Pretty Boy Swag", Eagles hit single, "Lyin Eyes" and "Billionaire". The mixtape was completed and Kingston showed his fans a preview on uStream on August 19, 2010.{{citation needed|date=May 2011}} However, the album was never released. Kingston also went on to perform on the first leg of Bieber's tour. Kingston released his first mixtape, King of Kingz, as a free download only, on February 3, 2011. The mixtape includes guest appearances by Akon, Flo Rida, Soulja Boy, Justin Bieber, B.o.B, and Tory Lanez. Kingston announced that his new album would be called Back 2 Life.{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/seankingston/posts/10150378064433750 |title=New Album Title... |publisher=Facebook |access-date=November 25, 2011 |archive-date=May 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210520043723/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fseankingston%2Fposts%2F10150378064433750 |url-status=live }} He also said in an interview with MTV that he would be completely re-doing the album and that the previous singles would not be on it. Kingston linked up with T.I. on the set of the video for "Back 2 Life", the street single off his then-upcoming album of the same name. The two shot the video in Los Angeles with comedian Mike Epps. In November 2012, Kingston performed in the Dubai Caribbean Carnival at Downtown Dubai with Jason Derulo and Bow Wow. On April 13, 2013, iTunes put up the preorder of Back 2 Life, its cover art and track listing as well as a release date of September 10, 2013.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-2-life/id685157840|title=iTunes - Music - Back 2 Life by Sean Kingston|work=iTunes|date=September 10, 2013 |access-date=June 14, 2015|archive-date=July 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731213242/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/back-2-life/id685157840|url-status=live}} The album failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard 200, but spawned the hit single "Beat It", featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa.

In March 2013, Kingston announced plans for his upcoming fourth studio album while stating that he would be recording with Disney and pop star Zendaya. At the same time, he said that they were both recording a song titled "Heart on Empty", which Kingston described as "a soulful ballad that you all will be sure to remember". In November, Kingston also guest starred as Dexter and Saint in an episode of Black Dynamite on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. In March 2015, Kingston posted on Instagram a picture with Swedish record producer RedOne, confirming that they were working on the album.{{cn|date=December 2022}} In May 2015, Kingston posted a snippet of the then-upcoming lead single from his fourth studio album.{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/3ECLPQCR3Q/|title=Instagram|access-date=August 12, 2015|archive-date=March 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311135343/https://www.instagram.com/p/3ECLPQCR3Q/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://beatcog.com/sean-kingston-speaking-tongues/5351/|title=Sean Kingston "Speaking Tongues" [New Music] - BeatCog|work=beatcog.com|access-date=August 12, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304191452/http://beatcog.com/sean-kingston-speaking-tongues/5351/|url-status=live}} On September 14, 2015, Kingston premiered his first single in two years, titled "Wait Up", the lead single off his upcoming fourth studio album. However the song ended up not included on any album. In December 2015, he released "sina see song" with Sri Lankan music producer Iraj Weeraratne, Indian singer Sonu Kakkar, and Kaizer Kaiz (Sri Lankan rapper).{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/7OjJ6UiR0g/|title=Instagram|access-date=September 6, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093338/https://www.instagram.com/p/7OjJ6UiR0g/|url-status=live}} Music videos were released for "One Away" and "All I Got" in January and March 2016, respectively. In March 2017, he announced the release of the Made in Jamaica mixtape, preceded by the single "Chance" that featured Vybz Kartel.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7728611/sean-kingston-chance-video-premiere-vybz-kartel|title=Sean Kingston Celebrates Jamaican Roots in Video for 'Chance,' Feat. Vybz Kartel: Exclusive Premiere|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 17, 2017|archive-date=March 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317213952/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7728611/sean-kingston-chance-video-premiere-vybz-kartel|url-status=live}} However the mixtape was scrapped. In 2018, he participated with Italian singer Giusy Ferreri on the vocal part of the single "Amore e capoeira", by Italian record producers Takagi & Ketra.{{cite web|url=https://www.radioufita.it/takagi-ketra-e-uscito-amore-e-capoeira-nuovo-singolo-feat-giusy-ferreri-sean-kingston/|title=Takagi & Ketra: E' uscito "Amore e capoeira", nuovo singolo feat. Giusy Ferreri & Sean Kingston|website=Radioufita.it|access-date=September 14, 2018|archive-date=September 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914165609/https://www.radioufita.it/takagi-ketra-e-uscito-amore-e-capoeira-nuovo-singolo-feat-giusy-ferreri-sean-kingston/|url-status=live}} In 2019, he released his single "Peace of Mind" with Canadian rapper Tory Lanez and Nigerian singer Davido. In June 2020, he announced the creation of the "Professional Rapper Boxing League" with hip hop super-agent, Triple the Mogul.{{Cite web |url=https://theblast.com/c/sean-kingston-professional-boxing-league-rappers-ufc |title=Sean Kingston Starting Professional Boxing League for Rappers |date=June 17, 2020 |access-date=June 18, 2020 |archive-date=June 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619152813/https://theblast.com/c/sean-kingston-professional-boxing-league-rappers-ufc |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/sean-kingston-forms-professional-rapper-boxing-league-report-news.112750.html |title=Sean Kingston Forms "Professional Rapper Boxing League": Report |website=HNHH |date=June 18, 2020 |access-date=June 18, 2020 |archive-date=June 21, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621134224/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/sean-kingston-forms-professional-rapper-boxing-league-report-news.112750.html |url-status=live }} On May 21, 2021, Kingston returned with the single, "Darkest Times" (featuring G Herbo), while also announcing his upcoming fourth studio album.{{Cite web |last=Marie |first=Erika |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Sean Kingston Talks Plotting His Comeback, New Album Deliverance & Jay-Z's Advice |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/sean-kingston-talks-plotting-his-comeback-new-album-deliverance-and-jay-zs-advice-news.132267.html |access-date=April 19, 2022 |website=HotNewHipHop}} On December 31, 2021, Kingston participated with Japanese rapper Tomoro on the single "Let Me Hold You".{{cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/460042 |title=TOMORO×ショーン・キングストンMV公開「ビリー・アイリッシュとのコラボも決定したぜ」 |access-date=January 14, 2022}}

On September 30, 2022, Road to Deliverance was released as Kingston's fourth studio album.{{Cite web |last=Marie |first=Erika |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Sean Kingston Gives Up Reggae-Pop Vibes On "Road to Deliverance" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/436799-sean-kingston-gives-up-reggae-pop-vibes-on-road-to-deliverance |access-date=October 2, 2022 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en-US}} In 2023, Kingston co-wrote Chris Brown's single "Sensational".{{cite web | url=https://tidal.com/browse/artist/36508 | title=Sean Kingston }}

In May 2011, Kingston was involved in a near-fatal jet skiing accident in Miami and was immediately rushed to the hospital.{{Cite news |last=Michaels |first=Sean |date=May 31, 2011 |title=Sean Kingston 'stable' after jet ski crash |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/may/31/sean-kingston-jet-ski-crash |access-date= |issn=0261-3077}} Kingston was required to pay a $180 fine for careless operation in the accident.{{Cite news |date=September 22, 2011 |title=Sean Kingston Jet Ski Accident Caused By Inattention, Inexperience |work=TMZ |url=http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/22/sean-kingstons-accident-report-it-was-all-his-fault-miami-beach-injured-critical-police-report-citation-careless/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820075327/http://www.tmz.com/2011/09/22/sean-kingstons-accident-report-it-was-all-his-fault-miami-beach-injured-critical-police-report-citation-careless/ |archive-date=August 20, 2018}} By 2018, he had begun to ride jet skis again.{{Cite news|url=http://www.tmz.com/2018/01/15/sean-kington-jet-skiing-again-miami/|title=SEAN KINGSTON JET SKIING AGAIN After Near-Fatal Accident|work=TMZ|access-date=August 19, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820080448/http://www.tmz.com/2018/01/15/sean-kington-jet-skiing-again-miami/|url-status=live}}

On May 23, 2024, Kingston's rented Southwest Ranches, Florida, mansion was raided by a police SWAT team and his mother was arrested.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/large-police-investigation-at-southwest-ranches-mansion-believed-to-be-owned-by-singer-sean-kingston/ |title= Sean Kingston's mother arrested during SWAT raid at singer's South Florida mansion | access-date=May 25, 2024|work=CBS News |date= May 24, 2024 }}{{Cite web |title=Sean Kingston's Mother Janice Turner Arrested on Fraud and Theft Charges at Singer's Rented Mansion: Police |url=https://people.com/sean-kingston-mother-janice-turner-arrested-on-fraud-theft-charges-at-singer-rented-mansion-police-8653205 |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}} The federal arrest warrant was issued on several instances of alleged fraud and theft.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-24 |title=Sean Kingston arrested on suspicion of fraud after his mother was taken into custody in Florida mansion raid |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/singer-sean-kingstons-mother-taken-custody-raid-rented-florida-mansion-rcna153768 |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=NBC News |language=en}} Kingston was arrested a few hours later in California after a concert in Fort Irwin, and he was booked into jail in San Bernardino County.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-24 |title=Singer Sean Kingston arrested on San Bernardino County Army base; charged with fraud |url=https://www.sbsun.com/2024/05/24/rapper-sean-kingston-arrested-in-california-after-swat-raids-his-florida-home-charged-with-fraud/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=San Bernardino Sun |language=en-US}} Kingston waived his right to fight extradition and was sent to Broward County jail in Florida.{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/sean-kingston-arrest-jail-florida-cf7eb4dd744fdeb15bf1a452f466b534|title=Rapper Sean Kingston booked into Florida jail, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud|publisher=Associated Press|date=June 3, 2024|accessdate=July 19, 2024}}[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sean-kingston-extradition-florida-fraud-charges-1235029248/ Sean Kingston Agrees to Florida Extradition to Face Fraud Charges Alongside Mother] A week later, Kingston was released from police custody after posting bail of $100,000.[https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sean-kingston-released-from-jail-bond-1235702151/ Sean Kingston Released From Jail on $100,000 Bond]

On July 19, 2024, a federal grand jury indicted Kingston and his mother on one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts each of wire fraud. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods purchased through fraudulent documents and wire transfers.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/singer-sean-kingston-mother-janice-turner-indicted-wire-fraud/|title=Miami grand jury indicts singer Sean Kingston, mother in $1 million wire fraud scheme|publisher=CBS News Miami|date=2024-07-19|accessdate=2024-07-19}} It was reported that Kingston and his mother had $1 million worth of items they obtained fraudulently and did not pay for. For each count, Kingston and his mother could face up to 20 years in prison.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-19 |title=Southern District of Florida {{!}} Singer Sean Kingston and his Mother Charged with Wire Fraud {{!}} United States Department of Justice |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/singer-sean-kingston-and-his-mother-charged-wire-fraud |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=www.justice.gov |language=en}}

The charges follow a February lawsuit filed against Kingston by Ver Ver Entertainment, which claims Kingston did not pay for items such as luxury watches that he purchased. The lawsuit also alleges that Kingston claimed to have a "current and ongoing working relationship" with Justin Bieber and would be able to get Bieber to work on promotional videos on behalf of the company, even though the two had not made a song together since releasing "Eenie Meenie" in 2010.

On March 28, 2025, a jury convicted them on all charges. The judge put Kingston on house arrest with electronic monitoring. He is required to post a surety bond consisting of his $500,000 home plus $200,000 in cash. Turner was remanded to federal custody. Sentencing is set for July 11, 2025. He was held at the Federal Detention Center, Miami after being unable to complete the bond.{{Cite web |last=Lenthang |first=Marlene |date=2025-04-15 |title=Sean Kingston held in federal prison after he was unable to provide $100K bond |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sean-kingston-federal-prison-was-unable-provide-100k-bond-rcna201314 |access-date=2025-05-30 |website= |publisher=NBC News |language=en}}

Kingston filmed a public service announcement with Do Something to encourage teens to become active in their communities by forming a Do Something club.{{cite web|title=Start a Do Something Club - Sean Kingston| date=March 3, 2010 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVXiPpOsZco|publisher=YouTube|access-date=November 10, 2013|archive-date=November 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131115122837/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVXiPpOsZco|url-status=live}} In 2010, he appeared with one of his dogs in an ad for PETA, encouraging people not to chain their dogs outside."[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/09/15/10/sean-kingston-chill-your-dogs Sean Kingston: Chill With Your Dogs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110219131452/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/09/15/10/sean-kingston-chill-your-dogs |date=February 19, 2011 }}," ABS-CBNnews.com, September 15, 2010.

{{Main|Sean Kingston discography}}

• Sean Kingston (2007)
• Tomorrow (2009)
• Back 2 Life (2013)
• Road to Deliverance (2022)

• Image Awards
• 2008, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
• MOBO Awards
• 2007: Best Reggae Ever Acts (Win)
• MTV Video Music Awards Japan
• 2013: Best Reggae Video "Back 2 Life (Live It Up)" (Nominated)
• Teen Choice Awards
• 2007: Choice R&B Track "Beautiful Girls" (Win)
• 2007: Choice Summer Track "Beautiful Girls" (Nominated)
• 2009: Choice Summer Song "Fire Burning" (Nominated)

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