Born on July 21, 1978, Damian Robert Nesta “Jr. Gong” Marley is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer, DJ, renowned lyricist, record producer, and songwriter. He is the youngest son of the legendary reggae singer Bob Marley. He is more commonly referred to as Damian Marley. Jamaica is where Damian Marley was born.
When his father passed away, he was only two years old. His mother was Miss World 1976 Cindy Breakspeare.
His father’s nickname, “Tuff Gong,” gave Damian the moniker “Junior Gong.”
Stephen Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Ziggy Marley, Julian Marley, Rohan Marley, and Cedella Marley are Damian Marley’s siblings.
Damian began singing and participating in shows when he was 13 years old. With the support of his father’s record label, Tuff Gong, he put out his debut album in 1996.
He became the first Jamaican to win both the Best Reggae Album and the Best Urban/Alternative Performance categories at the 2006 Grammy Awards.
In 2001, Damian released his second album, “Half Way Tree,” and in 2005, he released his third album, “Welcome to Jamrock.” He released his fourth studio album, “Stony Hill,” on July 17, 2017.
The dancehall hitman has been covered by top artists, including Nigerian afrobeat sensation Burna Boy on his album African Giant.
Damian Marley children: Christian Marley, Elijah Marley
Elijah Marley is the name of the baby born to Damian Marley and Crystal Marley. On August 19, 2009, Elijah was conceived.
Christian Marley was the second child of Damian. Although Christian Marley and his mother are unknown, they are older than Elijah Marley.
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