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Skip Marley

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Skip Marley Minto[1]
Born 4 June 1996[1]
Birth place Kingston, Jamaica[1]
Nationality Jamaican[1]
Occupation Singer, songwriter[1]

Skip Marley is a Jamaican singer and songwriter, born 4 June 1996 in Kingston, Jamaica, and the maternal grandson of Bob Marley. He rose to prominence with his 2017 feature on Katy Perry's hit 'Chained to the Rhythm' and has received two Grammy Award nominations.

Context

Skip Marley is part of the Marley family, being the maternal grandson of Bob Marley [2]. He first gained wide attention after being featured on Katy Perry's 2017 hit 'Chained to the Rhythm' [2]. He is the son of Cedella Marley and David Minto [1]. His family legacy connects him to other Marley musicians, such as Ziggy Marley and the broader musical heritage celebrated in Bob Marley: One Love.

Documented claims

  • Skip Marley began his music career in 2015 with the singles 'Cry to Me' and 'Life'. [1]
  • He was raised in Miami, Florida. [2]
  • He has received two Grammy Award nominations and one MTV Video Music Award nomination. [1]

Related

Rita MarleyRita Marley är en relevant person i samband med familjen Marley.Rohan MarleyRohan Marley är en relevant person i samband med familjen Marley.

Questions and answers

Are Skip Marley and Bob Marley related?

Yes, Skip Marley is the maternal grandson of Bob Marley [2].

What is Skip Marley's real name?

His full name is Skip Marley Minto [1].

Why is Bob Marley called Skip?

The sources do not state why Bob Marley is called Skip.

What is Skip Marley's net worth?

The sources do not provide Skip Marley's net worth.

Sources

  1. Biography: Skip Marley — reggaeville.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Skip Marley - First Avenue — first-avenue.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People