History of Sean Kingston in Timeline

Sean Kingston, born Kisean Paul Anderson, is a Jamaican-American singer who gained prominence in 2007 with his hit single "Beautiful Girls," which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Signed to Beluga Heights Records, his self-titled debut album in 2007 reached number six on the Billboard 200 and featured the top 40 single "Take You There." His second album, 'Tomorrow' (2009), included the popular track "Fire Burning." While his third album, 'Back 2 Life' (2013), did not achieve the same level of success, it produced the single "Beat It." This album marked the end of his tenure with major labels.

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February 3, 1990: Sean Kingston's Birth

On February 3, 1990, Kisean Paul Anderson, who would later be known as Sean Kingston, was born in Miami, Florida. He is a Jamaican-American singer.

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May 2007: Release of "Beautiful Girls"

In May 2007, Sean Kingston released the single "Beautiful Girls" through Epic Records and Koch Records. The song topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and several international charts.

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July 31, 2007: Release of Debut Album

On July 31, 2007, Sean Kingston's self-titled debut album was released. It peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA.

2007: Record Deal and Debut Album

In 2007, Sean Kingston signed with J. R. Rotem's Beluga Heights Records, in a joint venture with Koch and Epic Records. The label released his debut single "Beautiful Girls" and his self-titled debut album that same year.

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2007: Opening Act for Gwen Stefani and Beyoncé

In 2007, Sean Kingston was the opening act for Gwen Stefani's The Sweet Escape Tour and select dates on Beyoncé's The Beyoncé Experience tour.

2008: Opening Act for Kelly Clarkson

In 2008, Sean Kingston was one of the opening acts for the Australian leg of Kelly Clarkson's My December Tour.

September 22, 2009: Release of 'Tomorrow' Album

On September 22, 2009, Sean Kingston's second album 'Tomorrow' was released, featuring producers like Wyclef Jean and J. R. Rotem. Singles included "Fire Burning" and "Face Drop".

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2009: Release of 'Tomorrow' Album

In 2009, Sean Kingston released his second album, 'Tomorrow', which featured the single "Fire Burning".

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March 15, 2010: Track on Sugababes Album

On March 15, 2010, Sean Kingston's track "Miss Everything" was released on the UK girl-group Sugababes' studio album Sweet 7 in the UK.

March 23, 2010: Release of "Eenie Meenie"

On March 23, 2010, "Eenie Meenie" with Justin Bieber was released as the lead single from Kingston's upcoming third studio album, and was also included on Bieber's My World 2.0 album.

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August 19, 2010: Preview of 'Our World' Mixtape

On August 19, 2010, Sean Kingston showcased a preview of the completed 'Our World' mixtape with Justin Bieber to his fans on uStream. However, the mixtape was never officially released.

December 21, 2010: Release of "Party All Night (Sleep All Day)"

On December 21, 2010, Sean Kingston released "Party All Night (Sleep All Day)" as the fourth single for his upcoming album. However, it was not included on any album.

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2010: "Eenie Meenie" Release

In 2010, Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber released "Eenie Meenie".

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2010: Public Service Announcement and PETA Ad

In 2010, Sean Kingston filmed a public service announcement with Do Something to encourage teens to become active in their communities and appeared in a PETA ad encouraging people not to chain their dogs outside.

2010: Singapore Youth Olympic Games Theme Song

In 2010, Sean Kingston represented North and South America by singing the Official Theme Song of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, "Everyone."

2010: Launch of Time Is Money Entertainment

In 2010, after his second album, Sean Kingston launched his own record label called Time Is Money Entertainment, signing Tory Lanez.

February 3, 2011: Release of 'King of Kingz' Mixtape

On February 3, 2011, Sean Kingston released his first mixtape, 'King of Kingz', as a free download, featuring guest appearances by various artists.

May 2011: Jet Ski Accident

In May 2011, Sean Kingston was involved in a near-fatal jet skiing accident in Miami and was immediately hospitalized. He later paid a $180 fine for careless operation.

November 2012: Performance at Dubai Caribbean Carnival

In November 2012, Sean Kingston performed at the Dubai Caribbean Carnival in Downtown Dubai with Jason Derulo and Bow Wow.

March 2013: Plans for Fourth Studio Album

In March 2013, Sean Kingston announced plans for his upcoming fourth studio album and revealed that he would be recording with Disney and pop star Zendaya, including a song titled "Heart on Empty".

April 13, 2013: Preorder for 'Back 2 Life' on iTunes

On April 13, 2013, iTunes put up the preorder of Sean Kingston's 'Back 2 Life' album, revealing its cover art, track listing, and a release date of September 10, 2013.

September 10, 2013: Release date of 'Back 2 Life' album

On September 10, 2013, Sean Kingston's Back 2 Life album was released but it failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard 200, though it had a hit single, "Beat It".

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2013: Release of 'Back 2 Life' Album

In 2013, Sean Kingston released his third album, 'Back 2 Life', which was his final release on a major label. It spawned the moderate hit "Beat It".

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March 2015: Working with RedOne on Album

In March 2015, Sean Kingston confirmed on Instagram that he was working with Swedish record producer RedOne on his upcoming fourth studio album.

May 2015: Snippet of Lead Single

In May 2015, Sean Kingston posted a snippet of the then-upcoming lead single from his fourth studio album.

September 14, 2015: Premiere of 'Wait Up'

On September 14, 2015, Sean Kingston premiered his first single in two years, titled "Wait Up", intended as the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album, but it was not included on any album.

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December 2015: Release of "sina see song"

In December 2015, Sean Kingston released "sina see song" with Sri Lankan music producer Iraj Weeraratne, Indian singer Sonu Kakkar, and Kaizer Kaiz.

March 2016: Release of Music Videos

In March 2016, Sean Kingston released music videos for "One Away" and "All I Got".

March 2017: Announcement of 'Made in Jamaica' Mixtape

In March 2017, Sean Kingston announced the release of the 'Made in Jamaica' mixtape, preceded by the single "Chance" featuring Vybz Kartel. However, the mixtape was ultimately scrapped.

2018: Resuming Jet Skiing

By 2018, despite a near-fatal jet ski accident in 2011, Sean Kingston had resumed riding jet skis again.

2018: Collaboration on "Amore e capoeira"

In 2018, Sean Kingston collaborated with Italian singer Giusy Ferreri on the vocal part of the single "Amore e capoeira", by Italian record producers Takagi & Ketra.

2019: Release of "Peace of Mind"

In 2019, Sean Kingston released his single "Peace of Mind" with Canadian singer Tory Lanez and Nigerian singer Davido.

June 2020: Creation of "Professional Rapper Boxing League"

In June 2020, Sean Kingston announced the creation of the "Professional Rapper Boxing League" with hip hop super-agent, Triple the Mogul.

May 21, 2021: Return with "Darkest Times"

On May 21, 2021, Sean Kingston returned with the single, "Darkest Times" featuring G Herbo, while also announcing his upcoming fourth studio album.

December 31, 2021: Collaboration on "Let Me Hold You"

On December 31, 2021, Sean Kingston collaborated with Japanese rapper Tomoro on the single "Let Me Hold You".

September 30, 2022: Release of 'Road to Deliverance' Album

On September 30, 2022, Sean Kingston's fourth studio album, 'Road to Deliverance', was released.

2023: Co-writing Chris Brown's "Sensational"

In 2023, Sean Kingston co-wrote Chris Brown's single "Sensational".

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May 23, 2024: Mansion Raid and Arrest

On May 23, 2024, Sean Kingston's rented mansion in Southwest Ranches, Florida, was raided by a police SWAT team, and his mother was arrested. Kingston was later arrested in California and booked into jail in San Bernardino County before being extradited to Florida, eventually posting bail of $100,000.

July 2024: Federal Wire Fraud Indictment

In July 2024, Sean Kingston and his mother were indicted on several federal wire fraud charges.

July 19, 2024: Federal Indictment on Fraud Charges

On July 19, 2024, Sean Kingston and his mother were indicted on one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts each of wire fraud. The charges relate to an alleged scheme to defraud sellers of high-end vehicles, jewelry, and other goods. They allegedly obtained $1 million worth of items fraudulently.

March 2025: Conviction on Fraud Charges

In March 2025, Sean Kingston and his mother were convicted on federal wire fraud charges.

March 28, 2025: Conviction on All Charges

On March 28, 2025, Sean Kingston and his mother were convicted on all charges. The judge placed Kingston on house arrest with electronic monitoring and required him to post a surety bond of his $500,000 home plus $200,000 in cash.

July 11, 2025: Original Sentencing Date

The original sentencing date for Sean Kingston was set for July 11, 2025, but it was later moved to August 15 to allow Kingston more time to find an attorney.