Birthday Big Up: Damian Marley turns 37
Reggae Royalty Damian Jr. Gong Marley celebrates his birthday.
While the star’s famous name helped catapult his career, there is no denying that Damian’s talent is what has kept him at the top all these years.
In typical Birthday Big Up fashion, let’s help celebrate this icon’s special day by sharing 7 facts about him.
- Damian Marley was born in Kingston, Jamaica to reggae legend Bob Marley and 1976 Miss World, Cindy Breakspeare.
- He was only two years old when his father died.
- He is nicknamed “Jr. Gong,” which comes from his father who was known as “Tuff Gong.”
- Like several of Bob Marley’s children, Damian was born out of wedlock and outside of Bob’s marriage to singer Rita Marley.
- Damian’s commercial breakthrough was the 2004 single “Welcome to Jamrock.”
- He has won two grammys.
- He has a son named Elijah.
Happy Birthday Junior Gong!
