Sean Edward Levert (September 28, 1968 – March 30, 2008)[1] was an American singer-songwriter and actor.

His father is the third cousin of Cleveland Cavaliers NBA star Caris LeVert.

[5] In 2008, he was sentenced to 22 months in prison for failing to pay child support for three of his children, then aged 11, 15, and 17.

[2][6] Levert became ill while incarcerated in the Cuyahoga County Correctional Facility, prior to his transfer to a state prison, reporting high blood pressure and hallucinations; he died six days after being admitted to the jail, on March 30.

[6] The official Coroner's report also noted contributing factors of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and withdrawal from Xanax; he was 39 years old.