Before this American-born boy in blue was discovered on Myspace and signed to a record label, he spent his childhood on a Caribbean island nation known for a certain style of music.
The singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer put out his eponymous debut album in 2007, which included a beautiful hit single that topped the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself reached #6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart … and went on to be certified gold.
Speaking of gold … this guy’s had major issues with jewelers over the years and has been sued several times for owing money.
He also suffered serious injuries in a near-fatal jet ski accident in 2010, but fortunately managed to pull through.