Rapper ,[object Object],, known for his hit song "Beautiful Girls," has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his involvement in a $1 million fraud scheme. The 35-year-old artist, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, was convicted by a federal jury in March alongside his mother, ,[object Object],, who received a five-year prison sentence earlier. The scheme involved deceiving ,[object Object], into providing high-end merchandise—including watches, a television, furniture, and even a bulletproof Cadillac Escalade—without making payment. Kingston and Turner used fake wire transfer receipts to create the appearance that payments had been made, but the sellers later discovered that the transactions were fraudulent.

The fraud scheme reportedly unfolded over several months, with Kingston leveraging his celebrity status to gain trust and secure these high-value items. Investigators found evidence including text messages between Kingston and his mother discussing the creation of fake receipts, one message reading, "I told you to make [a] fake receipt so it [looks] like the transfer will be there in a couple [of] days." Prosecutors described Kingston as addicted to maintaining a lavish lifestyle beyond his means, using his fame to avoid paying for goods. Authorities arrested the mother-son duo in May 2024 after a SWAT raid on Kingston's Florida mansion, during which Turner was taken into custody, and Kingston was later arrested at an Army training base in California where he was performing.

During the sentencing hearing in a South Florida courtroom, Kingston expressed remorse for his actions and apologized to the judge, stating he had learned from the experience. Despite a defense attorney's request for Kingston to self-surrender later due to health issues, the judge ordered his immediate custody. Kingston was dressed formally for the hearing but was led away in handcuffs after the sentence was handed down. His attorney noted that most of the restitution had been paid before charges were filed and expressed contentment with the shorter-than-requested sentence, as the government had initially sought five years.

The $1 million fraud case underscores a scheme in which Kingston and his mother exploited his celebrity influence to mislead sellers of luxury goods and specialty vehicles. The victims included jewelers, a luxury bedding company, and companies dealing in exotic vehicles and high-end electronics. This prolonged fraud damaged many businesses and led to a federal indictment on multiple counts including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud itself. Kingston’s legal team is exploring all options, including potential appeals, while Kingston himself aims to move forward positively from this legal setback. His mother continues to appeal her conviction. The substantial evidence presented during the trial painted a clear picture of deliberate and sustained fraudulent activity by the pair.