Meet the reggae-star grandson of Bob Marley, singer-songwriter YG Marley
The late, great Bob Marley is the undisputed king of reggae. And for music lovers of a certain age, Lauryn Hill, who had a long-term relationship with his son Rohan, is one of the greatest singers of her generation. It should come as no surprise then that their progeny are finding success in the family business.
Hill's third child, Joshua Omaru Marley, performs as YG Marley and is making a name for himself as a reggae star like his grandfather. Last October he paired up with Nigerian superstar and four-time Grammy nominee Davido on Afrobeats track 'Awuke', and most recently worked with 'I Know What You Want' rapper Busta Rhymes on the track 'Treasure & Gold'.
His own debut single, 'Praise Jah in the Moonlight', was released in December 2023 and certified platinum at the end of 2024. YG Marley (centre) with mother Lauryn Hill and her former Fugees bandmate, Wyclef Jean. Photo: @ygmarley/Instagram
So who is YG Marley and what do you need to know about the reggae sensation? YG Marley is the third of six siblings A Hill-Marley family album. Photo: @mslaurynhill/Instagram Marley, 23, is the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley and the son of Lauryn Hill and Marley's son, Rohan Marley. He's the third of Hill's six children, five of whom she shares with Rohan, the others being Zion, Selah , John and Sarah. The father of Hill's youngest child, Micah, 13, has not been disclosed. He is the proud father of three YG Marley with his three children. Photo: @ygmarley/Instagram
In 2021, Marley introduced his first child – a son named Caleb – and in June 2023 posted a photo on Instagram suggesting he'd added twins to his brood. As for the mother's identity, he's keeping that private and there's no word on his current relationship status.
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