Last Updated on: 16th August 2025, 09:51 pm
Who is Sean Kingston? Biography, Wiki
Sean Kingston is a Jamaican-American hitmaker who stormed charts with sun-soaked anthems like “Beautiful Girls.” Combining dancehall, pop, and hip-hop, his career shines with platinum highs and weathered legal storms.
Sean Kingston Age
Born on February 3, 1990, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the age of Sean Kingston is 35 years old (as of 2025) falls under the zodiac sign Aquarius.
Short Bio And Some Quick Facts
| Complete Real Name | Kisean Paul Anderson |
| Nickname | Sean Kingston |
| DOB | February 3, 1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Place of Birth | Florida, Fort Lauderdale, USA |
| Place of Residence | Miami, South Florida |
| Father | Jack Ruby |
| Mother | Janice Turner |
| Siblings | 2 (Kanema, Kirk Kingston) |
| Education | Ocho Rios High School, Jamaica |
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Composer, Record Producer |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Wife | No |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Afro-Jamaican, Lebanese |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 136 kg |
| Shoe size | 11 (US) |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Hair color | Black |
| Net Worth (As of 2025) | In Between $400K–$500K |
| Category | Biography |
Education
He attended Ocho Rios High School in Jamaica before coming into the music full-time.
Family
The family background of Sean Kingston is as follows:
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Mother: Janice Turner (entrepreneur, managed his early career).
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Grandfather: Legendary reggae producer Jack Ruby.
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Siblings: Two — sister Kanema and brother Kirk Kingston.
Note: Sean lived in a car at age 11 during his mother’s imprisonment.
Girlfriend
Is Sean Kingston married? No, he is currently single and his past relationships include Maliah Michel in 2011 and Shaniece Hairston in 2012.
Career
The career journey of Sean Kingston is as follows:
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Discovered on MySpace by producer J.R. Rotem in 2007.
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Debut single “Beautiful Girls” topped Billboard Hot 100.
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Albums: Sean Kingston (2007), Tomorrow (2009), Back 2 Life (2013).
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Legal Turn: In 2025, Sean Kingston sentenced to 18 months for wire fraud ($1M scheme with mother Janice).
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Here is the legal timeline of Kingston:
| Year | Happening |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Jet-ski accident → torn aorta surgery. |
| 2024 | Arrested with mother Janice for $1M+ fraud scheme. |
| 2025 | Sentenced: Sean (18 months), Janice (5 years). |
Songs
The hit songs of Sean Kingston are:
| Hit Tracks | Collaborators |
|---|---|
| “Beautiful Girls” (2007) | – |
| “Fire Burning” (2009) | – |
| “Eenie Meenie” | Justin Bieber |
| “Letting Go” | Nicki Minaj |
| “Take You There” | – |
Movies and TV Shows
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur and the Great Adventure | Voice Actor | 2009 |
| *90210* | Himself | 2010 |
| The Suite Life on Deck | Himself | 2009 |
Religion
The religion of Sean Kingston is Christianity. Credits faith for resilience after near-fatal 2011 jet-ski accident.
Ethnicity and Nationality
Sean Kingston’s ethnicity is mixed (Afro-Jamaican, Lebanese) and he holds American nationality. He raised in Jamaica (ages 6–teen).
Height and Weight
How tall is Sean Kingston? He stands 6’2″ (188 cm) and weighs around 300 lbs (136 kg).
Net Worth
Sean Kingston’s net worth is in between $400,000–$500,000 (down from millions) and the causes are lawsuits ($301.5k jewelry debt), repossessed luxury cars (Lamborghini, Mercedes), and fraud penalties.
His assests include Mansion (14,000 sq ft, Southwest Ranches, Florida), Former Home (L.A. estate [basketball court, theater]), and Jamaica Home (Owns property in homeland).
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Social Media Handles
All the mentioned below are the social media handles of a singer and rapper Sean Kingston:
| Homepage | www.theeducationisthub.com |
| www.instagram.com/seankingston | |
| X (Formerly Twitter) | www.x.com/SeanKingston |
| www.facebook.com/seankingston | |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/channel/UCfnsf32SyFR-VjQlD-jEFHA |
| TikTok | www.tiktok.com/@seankingstonofficial |
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