Julian Marley is a British-Jamaican reggae artist, born to legendary reggae figure Bob Marley and Lucy Pounder.
Known for his musical talent, production skills and advocacy work, he’s won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2024 alongside Antaeus for their collaborative effort titled, Colors of Royal.
Julian’s music often carries themes of legalization, freedom, and love while also promoting Rastafari beliefs.
With releases like Lion in the Morning, Awake and As I Am, Julian continues to make an impact on the reggae scene.Â
Additionally, he supports various charities and contributes to the Ghetto Youths Foundation.
Age, height and weight
Julian was born on June 4, 1975, making him 48 years old as of February 2024.
He stands at a height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs around 74 kg (163 lbs).
Ethnicity and nationality
Julian holds dual nationality and is of English and African-Jamaican descent.
Parents and siblings
Julian was born to reggae legend Bob Marley and Lucy Pounder, Julian is part of a large extended family that includes numerous talented siblings.
His immediate family consists of six half-brothers and sisters—Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Stephanie Marley and Cedella Marley.
Julian shares a close bond with many of them, particularly with his brothers Ziggy, Stephen and Damian, who have also pursued successful careers in music.
Growing up in both Jamaica and England, he learned multiple instruments, including keyboard, drums, bass and guitar, during his formative years.
Is Julian Marley married?
Julian is currently single and not dating anyone.
He had one child, a daughter born in 2007, who sadly passed away from a brain tumor in 2019.
Career
Julian began his musical journey at an early age, influenced by his father’s love for music and social activism.
He has been involved in the music industry since the late ’80s, starting with drumming and percussion work on albums such as Confrontation (Bob Marley) and Uprising (Peter Tosh).
Julian released his debut album titled, A Time & Place, in 1996, which featured collaborations from artists like Stephen Marley, Damian Marley and Ziggy Marley.
His second studio album, Lion in the Morning, was released in 2003, showcasing his unique blend of roots reggae, dancehall and hip-hop influences.
In addition to these solo projects, Julian also formed the band The Uprising Roots Band, performing live shows worldwide.
Throughout his career, Julian has continued to honor his family’s legacy while carving out his own path within the genre.
He has toured extensively, sharing stages with various artists including Lauryn Hill, Nas and Snoop Dogg.
Julian has also contributed to numerous charity events and causes, following in his father’s footsteps as a champion for peace, unity and justice.
Julian Marley net worth
Julian has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
