Ky-Mani Marley

Ky-Mani Ronald Marley (born 26 February 1976) is a Jamaican reggae musician. In 2001, he received a Grammy nomination for his album Many More Roads. He is the only child of the late reggae musician Bob Marley and Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion. He is one of Bob Marley's 11 children.

Early life and family Ky-Mani was born on 26 February 1976 out of wedlock outside of Bob’s marriage to singer Rita Marley in Falmouth, Jamaica, to Anita Belnavis and Bob Marley. When he was five years old, his father died of cancer. At the age of nine, Marley and his mother relocated to Miami, Florida. His taste in music was informed by the music he heard on American radio stations, especially hip-hop, rock, and pop. In his early youth, Marley was focused on sports. As an athlete, he competed in soccer and American football. With his mother's direction, he received piano and guitar lessons and played trumpet in his high school band. and went on tour. In 2004 he released his fourth studio album, Milestone. In 2007, he released Radio. Also in 2007, Marley joined Van Halen on tour as their opening act. In 2015, he released another album, Maestro.

In 2019, Marley collaborated with XXXTentacion, Stefflon Don, and Vybz Kartel on the single "Royalty". He also appeared in the music video, which was filmed after the death of XXXTentacion.

Marley's acting work included lead roles in the Jamaican films Shottas and One Love.

Discography Like Father Like Son (1996) The Journey (2000) Many More Roads (2001) Milestone (2004) Radio (2007) "New Heights" (single) (2012) Maestro (2015) Conversations (2016) with Gentleman

Guest appearances YearSongArtist(s)Album1997"Gotta Be...Movin' On Up"

Filmography Shottas (2002) One Love (2003) Haven (2004) Eenie Meenie Miney Moe (2013) King of the Dancehall (2016)