- Sean Paul is revealing to his followers the obscure background to his name.
- The 49-year-old Jamaican rapper, real name Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques OD.
- Explained why Guyanese cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul served as some of the inspiration for his stage moniker.
Sean da Paul was the universal response, and it stayed “He explained it in a Vice video. “In Trinidad, there is a well-known cricketer by the name of Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
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He utilised the name as a trademark for a lot of his music because their names have a similar pronunciation.
Added him: “Then I simply started saying that in performances, and when I ran across Chanderpaul years later, he was all, “Yo!” However, congratulations to Shivnarine Chanderpaul.”
He made a sarcastic Twitter tweet about the revelation following the release of the documentary that detailed the creation of his 2003 smash song “Get Busy,” writing: “If u didnt kno now ya kno: big up #Chanderpaul.”
If u didnt kno ~ now you kno:
big up #Chanderpaul 🏏😂
I know I know… He’s from #Guyana🇬🇾 https://t.co/qWmR9alK0h
— Sean Paul (@duttypaul) December 16, 2022
Since his ascent to prominence in Jamaica more than 20 years ago, his name has been mentioned throughout Paul’s music. He noted that he still resides there because of his deep attachment to the nation.
Many people have asked me why I still reside in this area, he remarked. “These folks moulded me. They helped shape who I am today.”
Alongside fellow Jamaican musician Ziggy Marley, he proudly displayed his roots during this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Paul made his debut appearance in the event, while Marley made his second.
“Thanksgiving in New York City is always fun! Honored to participate in @macys Parade as a dancehall and Jamaican representative, “While posting a video of the performance to Instagram, Paul commented.
He was the first dancehall performer to show up at the occasion.
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