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Damian Marley
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Background information
Birth nameDamian Marley
Also known asJunior Gong
GenresReggae, dancehall, hip-hop
Years active1996–present
LabelsTuff Gong, Ghetto Youth International, Universal
Associated actsBob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Nas, K'naan

Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley (born July 21, 1978) is a reggae artist who has won three Grammy awards.[1] Damian is the youngest son of Bob Marley.

Damian was two years old when his father Bob Marley died; he is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian's nickname Junior Gong is derived from his father's nickname of Tuff Gong. Marley has been performing since the age of 13. He shares, along with most of his family, a full-time career in music.

Discography

References

  1. "Grammy Award Winners Search". Grammy.com. Retrieved 27 September 2010.