Skeng is a Jamaican dancehall musician, singer and songwriter born by his real name Kevon Douglas in Jamaica. He rose to fame for his best songs and hits Like Likkle Mixx with Nicki Minaj, Gunman Shift (2021), Life Changes and more. Skeng also received media attention after he was arrested for allegedly mishandling a flight attendant on a flight at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. He was removed from his flight and detained for over a week for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Kevin was eventually released on June 21, 2002, after he was granted bail by the Kingston and St. Andrew Court.
Skeng Education
Kevin went to school at Wolners’ Boys High School situated in St George’s College and then Hydel High School. He later transferred to Quality Academics and Excelsior Community College where he completed the final stage of his high school education. From there, Kevin decided to pursue a full-time career in Music.
Skeng Age | Birthday
How old is Skeng? He was born Kevin Douglas around May 2001, in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Therefore, Skeng is 22 years old as of 2023. However, the Carribean Dancehall star’s date of birth and birthday are still under review. His zodiac birth sign is Taurus.
Skeng Height | Weight
The award-winning Jamaican Artist is a young man with a slim body stature who stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.69 m) tall. He also weighs approximately 58 to 60 kilograms. His other body measurements are 30 inches, 25 inches and 33 inches respectively. Kevin’s hair color is black and eye color is black.
Skeng Real Name | Name Meaning
The upcoming Jamaican Singer was born Kevon Douglas in Jamaica in the Caribbean. Therefore, his real name is Kevin Douglas. Skeng is just his stage name as a musician. It was derived from 2019 British rapper songs from Stormzy and more. The term means Weapon Blade or Knife.
Skeng Nationality | Ethnicity
Kevin holds Jamaican Nationality and Ethnicity by birth. He was born to Native Jamaican parents living in St. Catherine, Jamaica, in the Caribbean. Therefore, he holds Jamaican Ethnicity and Nationality.
Skeng Family | Parents
Kevin was born to a hardworking father and a religious mother. He also grew up in an extended family background with around four to five siblings. However, Kevin has not revealed the identities of his mother, father and siblings. Nevertheless, his father worked several jobs to meet the needs of his family. Kevin even grew up being close with his father who always supported his career of becoming a Jamaican musician. More information regarding Skeng’s family background will be updated once it is available online.
Skeng Career | Rapper | Jamaican Artist
Douglas is a celebrated Jamaican Artist who began his music career back in 2019 by signing to a particular record label after expressing a love for music and arts. He first began his journey as a DJ who did various mixes before making his debut as a singer and musical artist. According to our sources, Skeng wanted to pursue journalism as a full-time career but he ended up dropping it. His passion for music was boosted by his love for other Jamaican Artists’ music like Gully’s Mavado and Vybz Kartel from Gaza. Vybz’s unique sound influenced Skeng’s Tone, Lyricism and Artistry.
Kevin then made his official move as a recording artist by recording around 30 songs at the New Kingston Studio back in 2021. His most famous hits include his first single called Gunman Shift. He then went on to release other tracks like BRRP and Street Card which gained fame and popularity in Jamaica and the United States.
In 2022, Nicki Minaj was so impressed by Skengs’artisty and sound that she featured him in her latest Single called Liikle Mix. The song has reached over $1 million views on YouTube and more than 500 thousand streams on Spotify. Kevin is currently working on New Music in 2023.
Skeng Wife and Kids
The famous Jamaican dancehall artist is single at the moment. He has not yet gone public with the identity of his partner, girlfriend, or marital status. Additionally. he has not even discussed having a wife and children in public. We will let you know once Kevin decides to have children and get married.
Skeng Net Worth
Kevin has an estimated net worth of around $3 million as of 2023. His primary source of wealth is undeniably considered to be his career as a musician, Singer, songwriter and DJ based in Jamaica. He also performs in the United States on an occasional basis.
Skeng Caribbean Awards with Nicki Minaj
In 2023, Douglas and Nicki Minaj won the Collaboration of the Year award for their Likkle Mixx song. The song has been received very well by the Carribeans and fans across the world. Congratulations to Nicki Minaj and Skeng for winning the award.
Related Keywords
Songs
- Burp
- Cheese
- Limited Edition
- Rain Like Hail
- Gvnman Shift
- Protocol
- London
- Taliban
- Likkle Mixx Nicki Minaj
