Sean Kingston Jailed After Failing to Post $100K Bond in Fraud Case

Sean Kingston is behind bars after being unable to meet his bond conditions following a high-profile fraud conviction.

The singer, best known for hits like Beautiful Girls, was taken into federal custody on April 10. His legal team struggled to raise the required $200,000 in cash, which was part of a larger $700,000 bond package that also included a personal surety secured by real estate.

Despite efforts to gather funds from friends and family, Kingston couldn’t post the necessary amount and will now remain in custody until his sentencing on July 11.

The 35-year-old was convicted alongside his mother, Janice Turner, on multiple counts of wire fraud and conspiracy. Each charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years.

The case stems from a 2024 lawsuit that accused Kingston of scamming a luxury electronics company. The suit claimed he offered to promote their products via social media and through connections with Justin Bieber in exchange for over $100,000 worth of goods—but failed to follow through.

Kingston reacted to the verdict online, writing: “Lately they been tryna break me on the daily,” alongside a broken heart emoji.

The pop star’s legal troubles are far from over, but fans will have to wait until July to find out just how long he’ll remain behind bars.