YG Marley, 2001
Singers · December 5, 2001
YG Marley
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YG Marley is 24 years old, born December 5, 2001 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
YG Marley broke through with a reggae-inflected debut single that went platinum globally. Born December 5, 2001, in the US, the singer is the son of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley, and grandson of Bob Marley. His 2023 track "Praise Jah in the Moonlight" peaked in the Billboard Hot 100 top 40 and spawned collaborations with Busta Rhymes, Chloe Bailey, and Davido. Sagittarius by birth, he channels his family's musical legacy into contemporary hip-hop and R&B.
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Biography
Joshua Omaru "YG" Marley is an American singer and rapper born December 5, 2001. He rose to prominence in 2023 with his debut single "Praise Jah in the Moonlight", which peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earned platinum certification from the RIAA. The commercial breakthrough opened doors to high-profile features: he appeared on Davido's 2024 single "Awuke" and has collaborated with Busta Rhymes and Chloe Bailey. As a singer, he records and performs across genres blending reggae, hip-hop, and R&B. Born in the US, YG Marley carries the weight of a storied musical family—his mother is Lauryn Hill and his father is former football player Rohan Marley; his grandfather is reggae pioneer Bob Marley. A Sagittarius, he emerged as an artist during the streaming era, converting generational musical influence into contemporary chart success.
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Trivia
- His full name is Joshua Omaru "YG" Marley; YG is a family nickname.
- "Praise Jah in the Moonlight" became an international hit and earned RIAA platinum certification.
- He is the grandson of reggae pioneer Bob Marley and the son of singer Lauryn Hill.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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Frequently asked
- How old is YG Marley?
- YG Marley is 24 years old (born December 5, 2001).
- When is YG Marley's birthday?
- YG Marley was born on December 5, 2001.
- What is YG Marley's zodiac sign?
- YG Marley is a Sagittarius, born December 5, 2001.
- What is YG Marley's Chinese zodiac sign?
- YG Marley was born in 2001, the year of the Metal Snake.
- Where is YG Marley from?
- YG Marley is from United States.
- What does YG Marley do?
- YG Marley is a singer.
- Is YG Marley still alive?
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