YG Marley

YG Marley is an American reggae singer, rapper, and songwriter born Joshua Omaru Marley. He is the son of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley and the grandson of Bob Marley, placing him in one of the most influential musical families in modern popular music. Born in Beverly Hills, California, and raised in New Jersey, he began attracting wider attention through his breakout 2024 single “Praise Jah in the Moonlight,” which became a global hit and introduced his sound to a broad international audience. His music blends reggae roots with melodic contemporary influences, and profiles describe him as an artist whose style also incorporates R&B and rap elements. He has been associated primarily with the reggae revival rather than dancehall specifically, though his work is often discussed within the broader reggae and dancehall ecosystem. Early in his career, he quickly translated streaming momentum into mainstream visibility, establishing himself as a distinct new voice while carrying forward the Marley legacy.