Damian Marley Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography
| Damian Marley Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 21, 1978 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Cristal Chaitram |
Damian Marley is a musician, singer-songwriter from Jamaica. After 2 years of his birth, he lost his father, Bob Marley. Damian, whose music is described as dancehall and reggae, has released various popular songs like Welcome to Jamrock, As We Enter, Make It Bun Dem, etc.
Born Name
Damian Robert Nesta Marley
Nick Name
Jr. Gong, Gongzilla, Big Gongzilla, Minister of Commerce
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Kingston, Jamaica
Residence
Miami, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
Damian studied at a Jewish private school called Jamaica: Hillel Academy. He revealed that he did apply for admission to the college. However, he decided to drop the idea and focus on his music.
Occupation
Deejay, musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer
Family
- Father – Bob Marley (Singer-Songwriter)
- Mother – Cindy Breakspeare (Jazz Singer, Former Model)
- Siblings – None
- Others – Sinclair Marley (Paternal Grandfather), Cedella Booker (Paternal Grandmother), Rita Marley (Stepmother), Stephen Marley (Older Stepbrother) (Musician), Ziggy Marley (Older Stepbrother) (Musician), Ky-Mani Marley (Older Stepbrother) (Musician), Julian Marley (Older Stepbrother) (Musician), Cedella Marley (Older Stepsister) (Singer), Rohan Marley (Older Stepbrother) (Entrepreneur and Former American Football Player), Sharon Marley (Older Stepsister) (Singer), Makeda Jahnesta (Younger Stepsister), Leah Tavares-Finson (Younger Stepsister), Karen Marley (Older Stepsister), Stephanie Marley (Older Stepsister), Robert Marley (Older Stepbrother), Christian Tavares-Finson (Younger Stepsister)
Manager
Dan Dalton manages Damian Marley
Genre
- Reggae
- Roots reggae
- Reggae fusion
- Hip Hop
Instruments
Drums, Vocals
Labels
Damian is signed under the following labels
- Tuff Gong
- Ghetto Youth International
- Republic Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Damian has dated –
Note – Damian also has a son named Christian Marley from an unidentified woman.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Damian is of African and Jamaican descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Dreadlocks hairstyle
- Usually sports a rugged look
- His unkempt beard
Brand Endorsements
Damian has endorsed
- House Of Marley Headphones
- LIME
Religion
Rastafarianism
Although Damian’s father, reggae icon Bob Marley was baptized into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, his father was an ardent promoter of the Rastafarian culture and values.
Like his father, Damian also supports Rastafarianism.
Best Known For
- Being the only reggae artist to win 2 Grammy awards in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category on the same night.
- Being the son of famous Jamaican reggae artist Bob Marley.
First Album
Damian released his first studio album titled Mr. Marley on September 9, 1996, under his father’s label Tuff Gong. The album consisted of 12 tracks with a total playtime of 51 minutes and 46 seconds.
First TV Show
Damian made his television show debut on the drama series New York Undercover as himself in 1997.
Damian Marley Facts
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