Grammy Award-winning artist Sean Paul was honored with the ‘Entertainer’s Key to the City’ of New York on Saturday.
The recognition came during the third annual ‘Rise Up NYC’ concert series, a city-wide initiative presented by the Office of Mayor Eric Adams that offered free outdoor performances across the five boroughs this summer.
The No Lie hitmaker performed at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, where he was presented with the symbolic key, acknowledging his significant contributions to the city’s vibrant music scene and his role in bridging Caribbean and American cultures.
“I feel honored to be able to do something that I love and to help take part in my culture and wear the flag in a big city like New York. I’m giving thanks,” Paul said in a statement.
The artist’s connection to New York dates back to the early 2000s when the city played a crucial role in his rising popularity. In fact, Paul had returned to the city in 2022 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dutty Rock, his sophomore album that catapulted him to global fame.
