About Sean Paul
"With everything that's thrown at you, whether it be problems at home, problems at work — whatever — basically, if you remain positive, you can see your way out of that."
- Born Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques on Jan. 9, 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica
- Sean Paul broke through with "Gimme The Light," the first single from his 2002 album, Dutty Rock, which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Paul won his first GRAMMY for Best Reggae Album for Dutty Rock for 2003, the same year he was nominated for Best New Artist.
- Did you know? Like his father and grandfather, Paul is an able swimmer. He played on the Jamaican national water polo team from ages 13 to 21.
- In 2016 Paul donated $1 million to benefit the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Jamaica.
All Grammy Awards and
Nominations for Sean Paul
| Year | Award | Artists | Work | All Nominees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Reggae Album | Sean Paul | Scorcha | All Nominees |
| 2022 | Best Reggae Album | Sean Paul | Live N Livin | All Nominees |
| 2017 | Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | Sia, Sean Paul | Cheap Thrills | All Nominees |
| 2015 | Best Reggae Album | Sean Paul | Full Frequency | All Nominees |
| 2013 | Best Reggae Album | Sean Paul | Tomahawk Technique | All Nominees |
| 2010 | Best Reggae Album | Sean Paul | Imperial Blaze | All Nominees |
| 2006 | Best Reggae Album | Sean Paul | The Trinity | All Nominees |
| 2004 | Best Reggae Album | Sean Paul | Dutty Rock | All Nominees |
| 2004 | Best New Artist | Sean Paul | All Nominees | |
| 2004 | Best Male Rap Solo Performance | Sean Paul | Get Busy | All Nominees |
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