Singer Sean Kingston's mother taken into custody in a raid at his rented Florida mansion

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Singer Sean Kingston's mother was arrested in a raid Thursday at his rented Florida mansion, officials said.

Broward County sheriff’s deputies and Davie police SWAT team members were seen serving a search warrant at the property in Southwest Ranches, about 30 miles northwest of Miami, NBC South Florida reported.

Rapper Sean Kingston (Johnny Louis / Getty Images file)
Rapper Sean Kingston (Johnny Louis / Getty Images file)

Officials told the station that Kingston’s mother, Janice Turner, 61, was taken into custody on charges of theft and fraud.

Kingston, the "Beautiful Girls" singer, wrote Thursday on his Instagram story: “People love negative energy! I am good and so is my mother!.. my lawyers are handling everything as we speak."

Representatives for Kingston did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Authorities have not indicated that Kingston himself faces any charges, NBC South Florida reports.

The sheriff's office said it served arrest and search warrants after an investigation that began in nearby Dania Beach. Authorities did not immediately provide details.

Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, is known for the chart-topping "Beautiful Girls" single and collaborations with Justin Bieber, Tory Lanez, Nicki Minaj and other artists. He has also toured with Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson.

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