Artist

Sean Paul

Wins

1

Nominations

10

Category

General Pop Rap Reggae

Biography

"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

  • Best Reggae Album

    Scorcha

    Sean Paul

  • Best Reggae Album

    Live N Livin

    Sean Paul

  • Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

    Cheap Thrills

    Sean Paul, Sia

  • Best Reggae Album

    Full Frequency

    Sean Paul

  • Best Reggae Album

    Tomahawk Technique

    Sean Paul

  • Best Reggae Album

    Imperial Blaze

    Sean Paul

  • Best Reggae Album

    The Trinity

    Sean Paul

  • Best Reggae Album Winner

    Dutty Rock

    Sean Paul

  • Best New Artist

    Sean Paul

  • Best Male Rap Solo Performance

    Get Busy

    Sean Paul

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