Dancehall artist Sean Paul pleaded guilty Monday to using profanity during last month's Reggae Sumfest concert in Montego Bay, Jamaica. After all the ballyhooing by local law enforcement, Sean Paul's dutty mouth cost him only about $34 and a headache.

Police from the St. James parish issued Sean Paul a summons last month for using profanity during his performance at the annual reggae festival (see "Sean Paul's Dutty Mouth Gets Him In Trouble In Jamaica" ). Police had warned the Sumfest's promoters and performers that a law against using indecent language onstage during public performances would be strictly enforced.

Two days after being issued a summons as he walked off the stage, Paul pleaded guilty in court via his lawyer. The judge refused the plea, however, because the singer, who was in the middle of a tour, did not appear before the court in person. Ordered to show up in court or risk jail time, Paul appeared Monday and, according to a St. James court spokesperson, was fined 2,000 Jamaican dollars, or the equivalent of $34. He could also have faced up to 500 hours of community service.

According to Paul's spokesperson, Paul apologized to Judge Valrie Stephens and the people of Montego Bay, saying, "I promise that this won't happen again so I do not have to come again to waste the court's time."

Montego Bay police have been keeping a sharp watch on the performances of reggae, hip-hop and R&B artists during Sumfest. Two years ago, Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule and Beenie Man were all issued similar summons for using foul language (see "Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule, Beenie Man Busted For Swearing").