Jamaican-American singer Sean Kingston says his prison time has brought him closer to God—and he’s not planning to stay silent while serving his sentence. In a recent phone interview with Papa Keith on Miami’s 103.5 The Beat, the “Beautiful Girls” hitmaker, born Kisean Anderson, revealed he intends to release new music and write a book chronicling his journey and telling his side of the story. “I got so much records in the vault,” Kingston told Papa Keith. “Right now, I’m sitting on, like, 30-40 records… new music, new projects. I’m here for a little bit, but not for a long, long time.” Despite the weight of the conviction, Kingston insists his story has been misrepresented, adding that his memoir will provide what he calls the “real truth” behind the headlines. “Do not believe the fake narrative,” he declared. “It’s a lot of stuff that I did, a lot of stuff they did. The truth will be told. I’m writing a book.”
Kingston’s spiritual reflection, renewed creative drive, and plans to publish his side of the story come in the wake of a dramatic downfall. On August 15, 2025, he was sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for his role in a US$1 million fraud scheme orchestrated with his mother, Janice Turner. The court also imposed three years of supervised release following his term, while Turner—deemed a central figure in the operation—was handed a five-year sentence. Prosecutors argued that Kingston knowingly participated in a calculated plot that involved fake wire transfer receipts to obtain luxury items, including a high-end SUV, designer jewellery, and a wall-sized television.
The case unfolded after a SWAT team raided Kingston’s Florida mansion in May 2024, where Turner was arrested on the spot. Kingston was later detained while performing at Fort Irwin, California, and extradited to Florida. In March 2025, a federal jury found both mother and son guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud, following evidence that included incriminating text messages. “I told you to make [a] fake receipt… so it [looks] like the transfer will be there in a couple [of] days,” Kingston allegedly wrote to his mother.
For now, Kingston and Turner remain at the Federal Detention Center in Miami. In addition to recording phone interviews and working on creative projects, Kingston says one blessing has been the ability to see his mother while incarcerated. “I can see my mom… every 20 days,” he explained, noting that they are housed in the same facility. While appealing his sentence, Kingston appears determined to use the time behind bars for self-reflection, faith, and creativity—hoping that his music and forthcoming book can reshape the narrative of his turbulent career.
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