Singer Sean Kingston and his mother were arrested after a police raid on his home, stemming from accusations of failing to fully pay for a large TV.
His mother was also arrested – after the singer was accused of failing to fully pay for a huge TV.
California police authorities arrested singer Sean Kingston just hours after a raid on his Florida mansion, also resulting in his mother’s arrest.
A company accused Kingston in February of not fully paying for a large TV and sound system.
According to reports, Kingston is in custody at Fort Irwin, Southern California, on fraud and theft charges stemming from a Florida warrant.
In a social media post, Kingston mentioned that his lawyers are “handling everything.”
Earlier, Florida police raided the residence near Fort Lauderdale, where the singer, whose legal name is Kisean Anderson, was living according to court documents from February.
U.S. media, including BBC partner CBS News, report that the woman arrested is the mother of Kingston.
Confirming the raid to the BBC, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office stated they executed arrest and search warrants at the property.
“As a result of the investigation, an adult female, Janice Turner, born 2/16/1963, was taken into custody on numerous fraud and theft charges. This investigation is active and ongoing.”
Officers were seen carrying goods away from the house afterward. It is not immediately clear whether the arrest is linked to the company’s allegations.
Kingston himself was arrested hours later in southern California without incident, according to U.S. media citing police sources. The BBC has reached out to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for further comment.
Kingston and his mother, known on Instagram as Mama Kingston, have also been contacted for a response.
Before his own arrest, Kingston appeared to address the developments on his Instagram account.
“I am good with my mama,” the singer said in response to reports that the arrested woman is his mother.
“My lawyers are handling everything as we speak,” he added.
The lawyer representing them acknowledged the allegations against them, according to the AP news agency, stating: “We look forward to addressing this in court and are confident of a successful resolution.”
In court documents obtained by the BBC, Ver Ver Entertainment alleges that Sean Kingston contacted the company via social media in September 2023 to purchase a “232-inch Colossal TV along with an extensive sound system.”
The company claims that Kingston “induced” the business to install the products with a “small down payment” by making “numerous false representations,” including suggesting he would create promotional videos for the company with Justin Bieber.
Following the installation, the company alleges Kingston failed to make the remaining payment, leading them to sue him for breach of contract and fraud.
A lawyer representing Ver Ver Entertainment told Miami Local 10 news that the company hopes to retrieve the items from Kingston’s house following a police raid.
“We know our property is inside this house, so as soon as the raid takes place, we will have a crew there to reassemble it and take it back to its rightful owner.”
Sean Kingston, 34, is well-known for his hit songs such as “Beautiful Girls,” “Fire Burning,” and “Eenie Meenie” featuring Justin Bieber.
It’s definitely shocking to hear about our favorite artists getting tangled up in legal issues. I’ve always enjoyed Sean Kingston’s music, so it’s disheartening to learn about this situation. However, it’s important to remember that everyone deserves a fair legal process, and we shouldn’t rush to judgment. Let’s hope that things work out for the best for Sean Kingston, and that he can overcome this challenging time. What do you think about this whole situation? Let me know in the comments below.
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