Shenseea (born Chinsea Linda Lee, October 1, 1996) is a Jamaican dancehall singer. She gained fame with her feature on Kanye West’s “Pure Souls” (2021) and was nominated for a Grammy Award. Her debut album Alpha (2022) peaked at number two on the Top Reggae Albums chart, and she has won several awards, including a NAACP Image Award and MOBO Award. Her second album, Never Gets Late Here, was released in May 2024.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Chinsea Linda Lee |
| Date Of Birth: | October 1, 1996 |
| Place Of Birth: | Jamaica |
| Nationality: | Jamaican a |
| Occupation(s): | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Labels: | Interscope |
| Net Worth: | $6 Million |
Early Life And Education
Shenseea was born in Jamaica to a Jamaican mother and a Korean father, with whom she has no relationship.
She attended Mona High School and later studied Entertainment Management at Excelsior Community College in Kingston, but had to drop out due to financial struggles. From a young age, Shenseea had a passion for singing and dreamed of becoming a singer.
Career
Shenseea’s music career took off after signing with Rockstar label. She gained popularity by remixing Vybz Kartel’s “Loodi” and performing at Reggae Sumfest in 2015, eventually graduating to the main stage in 2017.
Her international recognition grew, earning her several awards, including “Young Hot and Hype Artiste” and “Collaboration of the Year”. Shenseea showcased her versatility by freestyling as a rapper and collaborating with prominent artists like Sean Paul, Christina Aguilera, and Tyga.
In 2019, she signed with Interscope Records and released the hit single “Blessed”, followed by successful collaborations with Swae Lee, Young Thug, Masego, and Major Lazer. Her 2020 single “Lighter” with Tarrus Riley and Rvssian became a viral sensation, amassing over 100 million YouTube views and solidifying her position as a rising star in the music industry.
In 2021, Shenseea collaborated with Kanye West on his album Donda, earning a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. She also signed with Salxo, manager of The Weeknd and Doja Cat, and won Best Reggae Act at the MOBO Awards.
In 2022, she was nominated for an MTV Music Video Award and presented at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Shenseea performed at Coachella 2023 and joined the Tropical Takeover Tour.
She received a NAACP Image Award for her work on “Diana” and saw her older song “Pon Mi” go viral on TikTok. In 2024, she released “Hit and Run”, which became a huge hit in Jamaica and the Caribbean, garnering over 60 million YouTube views.
Personal Life
Shenseea is estranged from her father and keeps her personal life private. She is a mother to a young son and splits her time between her homes in Jamaica and the United States, balancing her music career and family life.
Shenseea Net Worth
Shenseea’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million, accumulated through her thriving music career, lucrative endorsement deals, and successful YouTube presence.