YG Marley
Profession: Musician
Born: December 5, 2001
Age: 24 years old
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: California, USA
Known for: Praise Jah in the Moonlight and grandson of Bob Marley
Biography
YG Marley is an American singer, and rapper, well known for his breakout song “Praise Jah in the Moonlight”. His parents name are Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley. He is also the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley. YG stepped into music with a lineage behind him and a fresh, modern energy ahead.
YG Marley who was born in Beverly Hills, California, developed interest in music at an early stage. He often performe live with his mother and absorbing varied musical styles.
He came into the limelight in December 2023 with the release of the song “Praise Jah in the Moonlight”. The song sampled his grandfather’s song “Crisis” while also featuring his mother in co-writing and production roles. The song which also gave him international recognition, identified him as a rising voice in reggae.
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He followed up with several new singles in 2024 which included the song “Survival” . He remained persistent in expanding his sound beyond traditional reggae, and collaborating with music artists across genres.
One of the notable feature that gave him more exposure in the international markets, is the song “Awuke” alongside Davido. His song “Treasure & Gold” with Busta Rhymes, is another key collaboration that showcased his ability to blend his roots with modern music.
YG Marley performed live at major events, which include Coachella. His live presence, combined with his heritage and distinctive voice, has helped him build a growing fanbase.
YG Marley is already carving his own space with finding the right balance for his family legendary legacy and his ambition to push reggae into new, hybrid styles.
Career Timeline
- 2023 – Praise Jah in the Moonlight (Single)
- 2024 – Survival (Single)
- 2024 – Awuke (feat. Davido)
- 2025 – Treasure & Gold (feat. Busta Rhymes)
- 2025 – Blessings (A COLORS SHOW) (Single)
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Joshua Omaru Marley
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Lauryn Hill (mother), Rohan Marley (father)
- Siblings: Selah Marley (sister)
- Child: Caleb (son)
- Official Website: Instagram.com- @ygmarley
Trivia
- His real name is Joshua Omaru Marley.
- His song“Praise Jah in the Moonlight” samples “Crisis”, a classic song by Bob Marley & The Wailers.
- He performed his first single live on stage with his mother.
- YG Marley became the sixth member of the Marley family to chart on the U.S Billboard Hot 100.
- He has collaborated with music artists in multiple genres such as Davido and Busta Rhymes.
- His live performance at Coachella included appearances by Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean.
- He co-writes and co-produces his music.
- He is worth over $500,000.
