Damian Marley

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Born 21 July 1978.

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Damian Robert Nesta "Jr. Gong" Marley (born July 21, 1978), also known as "Gongzilla", is a three-time Grammy Award winning Jamaican reggae artist. Damian is the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley[citation needed].

Damian was two years old when his father, Bob Marley, died; he is the only child born to Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976. Damian's nickname Junior Gong is derived from his father's nickname of Tuff Gong. Marley has been performing since the age of 13. He cultivates, along with most of his family, a full-time career in music.

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