Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer. Sharon Marley (November 23, 1964 - present) Sharon Marley is Damian's oldest sister, as she was born in 1964 and is currently 57 . Stephanie Marley is the daughter of Rita Marley and a man outside her marriage to Bob Marley, who adopted her later and gave her his name. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. The video was posted to Yendi's YouTube page on Sunday, May 23. Stephen Marley reportedly has at least 11 children, most of who are musicians. She made headlines when she was caught growing marijuana in her home in 2010. }) gads_event = event; He lived with Bob and Rita Marley from the age of four and then moved in with Marleys mother following Bobs death from cancer in Miami, Florida, in 1981. Damian Marley is a jazz musician who has won four Grammy Awards as a reggae artist. Breakspeare is one of 6 women who have had children with Marley while he was married to Rita Marley . You cant do twice as much; you have to do what you can do, he told The Guardian Life. He released his debut album in 1996 on the Shang Records label entitled Like Father Like Son. He released several singles that made it to the top of the British reggae charts. (Born July 21, 1978) Damian is the youngest son of the Marley children born 4 years before Bob's untimely death. Karen Marleywas born to Bob Marley andJanet Bowenin 1973. He is not a musician, but he was once married to hip-hop star Lauryn Hill, with whom he had five children. Marley released his third studio album Welcome to Jamrock which was released on 12 September 2005 in the United States and 13 September 2005 in the United Kingdom. Read on to learn about the singers most notable grandkids. Ziggy Marley's children include Bambaata Marley, Zuri Marley, Justice Marley, Judah Victoria Marley, Abraham Selassie Robert Nesta Marley, Gideon Robert Nesta Marley and Isaiah Sion Robert Nesta Marley. hitType: 'event', Bob's wife Rita poses for a photo with her children in 1992, left to right, Sharon Marley, Rita Marley, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley and Cedella Marley Credit: Getty. In 1976, he survived an assassination attempt, when gunmen entered Marley's home two days before he was slated to perform at "Smile Jamaica," a concert set to take place days before a snap election in the country. His 10 siblings are Sharon, Cedella, David Ziggy, Stephen, Robert Robbie, Rohan, Karen, Stephanie, Julian, and Ky-Mani. There is no information on how the couple first met. Damian, known as "Jr. Gong" after his father's nickname "Tuff Gong." Damian's mother is the former beauty queen Cindy Breakspeare. on top of all that, shes the author behind the childrens books, The Boy from Nine Miles (The Early Life of Bob Marley), Three Little Birds, One Love and Every Little Thing. [34] Mick Jagger, English musician and the lead vocalist of rock band The Rolling Stones, announced its formation on 20 May 2011. He won three as a solo artist, two as the producer for his brother Damian's albums, and three more times when he was with Ziggy Marley and The Magic Makers. Trey Songz performs . With the backing of his father's label, Tuff Gong, he released his 1996 debut album Mr. Marley, which surprised many who were unaccustomed to hearing a Marley deejaying rather than singing. Robbie Marleywas born to Bob Marley andPat Williamson May 16, 1972. Skip Marley Minto was born in 1996 to Cedella Marley. Breakspeare and Tavares-Finson later divorced in 1995. He made headlines in 2020 when his daughter Selah called both her parents out in an online video that can be seen here for arguing in front of her and using physical means to punish her, and accused Rohan of not being a present father. 31 lines (27 sloc) 908 Bytes. Despite her husband's infidelity, they continued to make music together. He was notably documented going on a trip to Africa with his brothers Ziggy and Rohan in 2011 for a film named 'Marley Africa Roadtrip'. The band fell apart in the 1990s, and Damian started his solo career. Ziggy, who has a voice similar to his father's, found success in the industry with his Grammy-winning musical group Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. Hollywood Life He is the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Miss World 1976, Cindy Breakspeare. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ He is also currently touring. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. She is also the founder and chairperson of the Bob Marley Trust. His greatest hits album "Legend" which was released posthumously remains the best-selling reggae album of all time, and Marley still ranks among the best-selling musicians of all time. She was born in England in 1973 but grew up in Jamaica with the Marleys and attended school there. Also a DJ and a rapper, Damian was born to Bob and Cindy Breakspeare. The 54-year-old was the lead vocalist in Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makersand has a plethora of albums to tout, plus eight Grammy awards to his name. Damian is a successful musician whose influences include reggae, dancehall and hip-hop. [49] This song also appears in the 2012 game Far Cry 3. She is an aspiring musician herself and boasts more than 15,000 Instagram followers. He has appeared in the films Shottas and One Love.. Sharon Marley is the daughter of Rita Marley from a relationship she had before marrying Bob. "[51] The successful 55-year-old wears many hats as a singer who was part of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers and as a manager for several of her familys ventures. Directed by Stewart and filmed at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, the video features all five members of the band. So it is great to see, on his birthday, so many other people celebrate him. Your email address will not be published. },false) We have been networking with ad agencies and production teams to get our company in the know. He then releasedA Time & Place, Awakeand most recently,As I Am. A look at their six 'very individual human beings'. She frequently visited Rita Marleys house in Jamaica and was a beneficiary of the Marley estate. pg.acq.push(function() { Canadian-Jamaican musician and beauty queen, "Jamaican Hall of Fame: Cindy Breakspeare", "10 Things You Didn't Know About Cindy Breakspeare-Bent", "Canadian-born Jamaican reflects on Miss World title and life with Bob Marley", "Lovers and Children of the Natural Mystic: The Story of Bob Marley, Women and their Children", "Social - Cindy Breakspeare makes the big 5-O! She celebrates her birthday on August 17 every year. His first album, released back in 2003, is titled 'Dragonfly'. He was born on Oct. 17, 1968. Gong' Marley 'As We Enter'. He appeared in the documentary Motherland., Ky-mani Marley is a reggae and hip-hop artist. Marley suffered minor wounds to his chest and arm. He's the founder of record label Ghetto Youths International. He then went on to releaseFamily Time, Wild and Free,Fly Rasta and his self-titled album. Damian is in a relationship with Cristal Chaitram. Bob had him with former beauty queen Cindy Breakspeare on July 21, 1978. . A post shared by Mystic Marley (@mysticmarley). Sharon Marley. Makeda Jahnesta is the daughter of Bob Marley and Yvette Crichton. hitType: 'event', He was only two years old when his famous father died of cancer in 1981. Cedella Marley the second child born to Bob and Rita Marley. Reggae legend Bob Marley had 11 acknowledged children with seven different mothers before dying in 1981 at age 36. Our father is really a part of our everyday life, to tell you the truth, with the lessons and the morals and the example that he set carries us through everything that we do, he told OkPlayer in 2019. Trisha Gopal. Cindy Breakspeare. }); ga('ads.send', { quickly reached the number-one spot on Billboard's Adult R&B chart. Following his fathers footsteps, Damian has also made a name for himself in the Reggae scene has released various albums. [43] The music video was released on YouTube on 12 August 2011. } Ozzy & Sharon Osbournes Grandkids: Meet Their Grandchildren. Like several of Bob Marley's children, Damian was born out of wedlock and outside of Bob's marriage to singer Rita Marley. Marley died of melanoma that spread from his toe in 1981 at the age of 36, leaving behind his wife, Rita, and at least 11 children. "It's Jamaican culture in general. So, the record's all about really the 'hood and Africa also as well. He started his professional singing career when he was seven years old, joining siblings Ziggy, Sharon, and Cedella in their group called The Melody Makers. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' While she mostly lives a private life, it is said she worked at BUnik Modeling Talent Agency in 2015. Ziggy first made his debut with the Melody Makers at the age of 11. Composed by Rahman to have an Indian feel, Jagger sings in Sanskrit on the song, which also features Stewart, Stone and Marley. His debut solo album Lion in the Morning was released in 1996. He holds Jamaican nationality and comes of African descent. [19] The album also entered at number four on Billboard's Digital Albums,[20] and at number one on its R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[21] Rap Albums,[22] and Reggae Albums charts. In 2010, he released "Distant Relatives," an album made in collaboration with Nas. eventAction: 'click_ads' Before, Damian was linked to Lisa Bonet. Kids/Children Name: Elijah Marley, Christian Marley: Profession: Singer, songwriter, Record producer: Net Worth: $25 Million: Online Presence: Twitter: . The couple started their love affair in 2006 and three years later introduced a son named Elijah Marley. Stephen Marley son Jo Mersa Marley (source: Loop . CONGRATULATIONS! Gong Marley was born in 1978 in Kingston, Jamaica. Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley was born in 1991, the son of Stephen Marley. Bob passed away on May 11, 1981. hitType: 'event', He started singing professionally at the age of 7 with his older siblings in The Melody Makers. Adding that she always feels his presence, she said, I feel like nature has this really beautiful way of showing itself sometimes and even in the trees sometimes. Pokey Bear, from Baton Rouge, is the James Brown-influenced voice behind "My Side Piece" and "Mr. Hit It and Quit It." Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday. The musical group opened at the 1992 Reggae Sunsplash festival. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The singer possesses a fit and slim body. Ky-Mani has recorded various albums, including 'Like Father Like Son', 'Radio', 'The Journey', and 'Maestro'. ga('ads.send', { if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ The lyrics to the single "Welcome to Jamrock", which was performed over a riddim produced by Sly and Robbie for Ini Kamoze some 20 years earlier,[11] centred around poverty, politics and crime in Jamaica. Marley has described his music as "dancehall and reggae. Born on July 21, 1978, Damian Robert Nesta Marley is the seventh child and youngest son of Bob Marley. Aged only 12, he showcased his solo drumming skills at his grandfather's 77th birthday celebration concert this year with Bob Marley's classic . I will be the best Dad that I can be. Sharon Marley has earned just enough to live on. Mystic Marley is the daughter of Stephen Marley. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ Robert "Robbie" Marley born May 16, 1972 (with Pat WIlliams) Robbie was born less than a month after Stephen and was Bob's first of many children he fathered without his wife Rita.Not much is known about his mother Pat "Lucille" Williams as Robbie was brought to live with Bob and Rita.He is not a musician and has mostly stayed out of the spotlight as a motorcycle stunt rider. You have to do what you are supposed to do, cuz everyone has a mission. [7] @ Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise 2022. She raised the funds to help the Reggae Girlz in their historic participation in the 2019 FIFA Womens World Cup. He also created a photo book in a tribute to his father titled Bob Marley: Portrait of the Legend. Like his older brother Ziggy, he is a philanthropist. [Bob Marley {I Threes}:] Don't let them change ya, oh! Damian Marley. I don't try to classify or separate. (Scat singing) Oh, no! 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She was part of the 12 kids of her father Bob Marley and she prefers to live a relatively private life compared to her brothers and sisters. And start make it hard for both di boys and di girls. Here's a look at the reggae legend's children and grandchildren. Ky-Mani Marley at Smile Jamaica Africa Unite in February 2008 (Psycler / www.jamaicamax.com / CC BY-SA 3.0) Best Known For. The eldest grandchild of Bob and Rita Marley was with two other Black colleagues and a white assistant when they were surrounded by seven police cars. His first album was titled Dragonfly and was released in 2003. Born David Nesta Marley in 1968, the origin of the name Ziggy is said to have been given to him by his father and means little spliff, but in a 1988 interview, the musician told Melody Maker magazine that he is a big fan of David Bowie and at the time of the release of Bowies Ziggy Stardust album, he started to call himself Ziggy and the name stuck. Below, you will find a list of Damian Marley's siblings ranked oldest to youngest. Then when I was around 12, my cousins and I went on the Melody Makers Roots Rock tour. The 44-year-old is a . [The book] chronicles my life when we moved to Delaware we came from Jamaica and moved to Wilmington, Delaware when I was a young girl, Cedella told CBS News in Feb. 2022. He played professional football in the Canadian Football League with the Ottawa Rough Riders. [5] The band fell apart in the early 1990s, and Damian started his solo career.[6]. [17] They have previously collaborated on "Road to Zion", on Marley's Welcome to Jamrock album. Damian, known as "Junior Gong" after his father's nickname "Tuff Gong," is Bob's youngest son. I am constantly growing and will teach my children to always take the higher road in any disagreements. [32] In the 1960s, Rita joined a group called the Soulettes, a trio that was mentored by Bob Marley. The Jamaican reggae artist has been credited with making Jamaican music more popular worldwide. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { She appeared in the film The Mighty Quinn in 1989, and her song featuring Cedella Marley and Sheryl Lee Ralph is on the soundtrack. The 50-year-old entrepreneur is also a father to five children with singer and songwriter Lauryn Hill: Selah Marley, Zion David Marley, John Nesta Marley, Joshua Omaru MarleyandSarah Marley. He is the oldest biological son of Marley . I dont think of it like that.. There was a moment where I literally saw his face in the cloud, and nobody could tell me it wasnt him, she told TODAY in 2021. But we celebrate him every day., A post shared by Makeda Jahnesta (@makedajahnesta). Damian is the youngest son of reggae singer Bob Marley. He has won eight Grammys and one Daytime Emmy. Rita's eldest daughter, Sharon, was born in 1964, and was adopted by Marley when he married Rita in 1966. In a 2012 interview, he opened up about how being Bob's son made him a better person. Breakspeare was crowned Miss World 1976. Sharon Marley (far right) with The Melody Makers. [Produced by Damian Marley] [Chorus 1: African Sample] [Verse 1: Damian Marley] These later days in Babylon as I watch your children grow And the years them carry on and I miss you even more Still . [53] The album's lyrical content heavily revolves around themes concerning Africa, from ancestry and poverty,[53][54] with social commentary of the United States and Africa. Her goal is to represent her heritage through beauty in a sustainable way. She was a singer who was part of 'Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers'. The group opened the 1992 Reggae Sunsplash festival. [2] He is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, a Jamaican jazz singer and crowned Miss World 1976. She has also written children's books inspired by her father, including "The Boy from Nine Miles," and "Three Little Birds.". The elder Marley had built a recording studio, called Marley Music . Born in 1978, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley is the son of Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, a jazz musician and model who was crowned Miss World in 1976. He has since won eight Grammys: three as a solo artist, twice as producer of his younger brother Damiens albums, and three as a member of the group Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers. He composed and produced all the songs of some of his self-produced solo albums, including 'Mind Control' (2007), 'Mind Control Acoustic' (2008), 'Revelation Part I: The Root of Life' (2011), and 'Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life' (2016). He started singing and performing at a very young age, and at age 13, he helped form Shepherds. 1982), and a daughter, Leah (b. Bob Marleys eldest son, Ziggy Marley, certainly takes after his father and is arguably the most famous musician of his large brood. On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, a representative confirmed to Rolling Stone that Jo Mersa had died at the age of 31. Ahead of what would have been Bob Marleys birthday on February 6, 2019, Damian reflected on his fathers effect on their lives. He has 10 siblings from his fathers marriage and other several love affairs. Five of Marley's children, Ziggy, Stephen, Damian, Julian, and Ky-Mani followed in his footsteps to make a name for themselves in the music industry. Single Cover: Nas & Damian 'Jr. Marley is the son of Reggae Star Stephen Marley & the grandson of reggae legend, Bob Marley," Fitz-Henley tweeted. Sharon Marley was born to Bob Marleys wife Rita Marley on Nov. 23, 1964, and Bob adopted Sharon when he tied the knot with Rita in 1966. As a teenager, Breakspeare participated in beauty pageants, including Miss Jamaica Body Beautiful and Miss Universe Bikini. ", Isaac Brekken/WireImage for House of Marley, Anthony Ghnassia/Getty Images For Balenciaga. 12/11/2022 Stephen Marley feat. Notable among Bob Marley's grandchildren are musician Skip, football player Nico and model Selah. He also sharesNico Marley, Eden Marley with Geraldine Khawley and Maria Fialho Marleywith Barbara Fialho. He and brother Damian toured in the 1997 Lollapalooza music festival. In 2014, she became a benefactor of the Jamaican women's national football team, after she found out that they lost their funding. His second album, Love Is a Religion, won a Grammy Award in 2007. She was a part of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, a musical group made up of four of Bob Marley's children. Damia. His facial feature includes black colored hair and dark brown eyes. Bob Marley adopted Sharon and gave her his family name. The pair have made many public appearances together. Ky-Mani Marley is a successful musician who was born in 1976 to Bob and Anite Belnavis. Stephen Marley has the privilege of being both one of the richest of Bob Marley's descendants and the one with the most Grammy wins. They never drew weapons and at no moment was I afraid; I just felt sorry for them because they looked like robots repeating protocol. Damian stands at the height of 5 feet and 10 inches. She founded a Rastafarian craft store called Ital Craf in Jamaica. Breakspeare married musician Rupert Bent II in 1999. We're tryin' to show love and stuff with this album. The group was nominated for seven Grammys and won three of them. Could you be, could you be loved? Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Damian Marley. Jo Mersa Marley, Stephen's oldest son, is a musician who just released his EP . Grammy-Nominated Dancehall Artist Spice Featured in Forbes Magazine, Cheer for These Jamaican Artists Who Received Grammy-Nominations Outside the Reggae Category, The Top 100 Reggae Songs From 1962 2017. The proceeds of this album will go to building schools in the Congo. He has four Grammy wins to his name, including for the Best Reggae Album category for his most recent work, 2017s Stony Hill. Cedella was born to Bob and Rita in 1967. Meet His Family. The group has three Grammy Awards and eight nominations to its name. When his father died when he was two years old, he was the only child of Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. The 50-year-old lives a relatively private life compared to his siblings, but was documented going on a trip to Africa with his brothers Ziggy Marley and Rohan Marleyin 2011 for a filmed titled Marley Africa Roadtrip that is available on Amazon Prime Video. Damian Marley || 15 Thing You Need To Know About Damian Marley#DamianMarleyDamian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley is a Jamaican reggae recording artist. Medication ft. Stephen Marley. May 11, 2022 2 Mins Read. Damian is in a relationship with Cristal Chaitram. At the age of 13, he formed a musical group by the name of the Shephards, which included the daughter of Freddie McGregor and son of Third World's Cat Coore. hitType: 'event', 10 min read. He was born in England, the only one of Bobs sons to be born there, and is a Grammy-nominated reggae musician, singer, and songwriter, who often collaborates with his brothers and sisters. The couple started their love affair in 2006 and three years later introduced a son named Elijah Marley. Other notable albums include 'Love Is a Religion', 'Family Time', 'Wild and Free' and 'Fly Rasta'. We have been networking with ad agencies and production teams to get our company in the know. However, the group disbanded shortly after Damian pursued a solo musical career. The youngest daughter, she was born in Miami some three weeks after her father had died. Age, birthday, nationality, children, wedding pictures. However, his legacy continues through his music, his 12 kids, and more than 20 grandkids. pg.acq.push(function() { After numerous and lengthy legal battles, Bob Marley's estate, under the name House of Marley, is now managed by four of his children, while the other siblings are members of the board, per Face 2 Face Africa.The estate also continues to earn money through various Marley-themed products including apparel, headphones, speakers, and turntables. Donisha Prendergast became an advocate for police reform after she was reported to be breaking into a southern California AirBnb she had rented while on a work trip. [44] He was the one who said, My music will live on for ever., Related: When I was ordered to put my hands up I looked at one of the policemen and said are you serious? hitType: 'event', Bob Marley has 12 children and even more grandchildren: at least 20! Together, they toured for three years. He was diagnosed prior to his death with a rare form of cancer. 3 by Various Artists on Apple Music", "Tulisa scores fastest selling debut smash hit of 2012 with Young", Australian Recording Industry Association, Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley 'Works Hard' On Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, "Sean Paul Wants to 'Keep It Blazin' on Reggaetn-Infused 'No Fear' With Nicky Jam", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Damian_Marley&oldid=1131690770, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 08:49. Damian has 13 siblings, most of whom came from his father's side. He also appeared in the 2012 documentary, MARLEY. Unlike his older siblings, Damian's early music was not as inspired by traditional reggae sounds. Ziggy himself is a multi-Grammy winner and has some 15 albums to his credit as a solo artist. Damian Marley children. [48], Damian also worked with electronic artist Skrillex on a song called "Make It Bun Dem" in 2012. [23] Damian Marley. Marley was found unresponsive in a vehicle. We have to revise this protocol because it has resulted in many destructive ends; I am sure that one of the reasons why the police were so well behaved in this case is because of who I am..