- The Marleys are a popular family that have been made famous by Bob Marley, the dead reggae musician that transported Reggae music beyond the shores of Jamaica
- His successors who include Skip Marley’s parents, Cedalla Marley, and her husband of over two decades, David Minton are not left out
- Their son, Skip Marley also became a sensation after his breakthrough collaboration work with Katy Perry on the 2017 hit song Chained to the Rhythm
Skip Marley’s parents, Cedella Marley and David Minto apparently are relatives of the legendary Reggae musician Bob Marley. Like their predecessor, their son Skip became famous as a member of the Marley family through his music career.
He came to prominence after his collaboration work with Katy Perry on Chained to the Rhythm followed by other songs like Calm Down, Refugee, and That’s Not True among many others.
Skip Marley is the Maternal Grandchild of the Award-winning Reggae Musician, Bob Marley
Over the years, the Marley family legacy has been passed down across generations. With a lot of prominent children, Skip Marley’s parents are just another offshoot of the family.
The 28 years old rising contemporary reggae offspring was born to Cedella Marley and David Minto on June 4th, 1996 in Kingston, Jamaica. His mother Cedella is the oldest among Bob Marley’s children with his wife Rita Marley.
Skip Marley is the iconic musician’s grandchild on his mother’s side. He started singing at a young age and was influenced by members of the Marley family. His first stage performance was at the age of fifteen after he followed his uncles on tour. He was persuaded by Steven Marley, his mother’s brother to perform Bob Marley’s popular song One Love on stage.
Ever since the prodigy has had major collaborations in his rise to the top. Instead of releasing an album, he went down the path of releasing singles first. Some of his major collaborations are with artists like H.E.R, Katy Perry, Damien Marley, and many others.
Skip Marleys Parents are still Married after more than Two Decades
Cedella Marley and David Minto got married in 1993. Though the Marleys are a well-known bunch, not much is known about Minto. Reportedly, Skip’s parents dated for some time before they decided to tie the knot.
For the number of years that the couple has spent together, they share three children, Soul, Skip, and Saiyan Marley. No news has been heard about Cedalla and Minto’s divorce. As such they are likely still together even after all these years.
Intriguing Facts About Skip Marley’s Parents that no one Told You About
1. His Mother was Also Born in Jamaica
Cedalla like her father, siblings, Ziggy, Sharon, Steven, and son, Skip was also born in Jamaica on August 23, 1967. She spent her early life in Jamaica before moving to the United States. She and her family live in Miami which they now call home after years of living there.
2. Cedalla sang with her Siblings
The Marley empire became renowned for music. In the early days, Marley requested his children to sing together. Four of them, Ziggy, Cedalla, Sharon, and Stephen Marley formed the group the Melody Makers.
Cedalla was one of the vocalists for the group. Though they never had a breakthrough while their father was still alive, they became a music sensation after Bob Marley’s death in 1981. The Melody Makers released over 10 albums and later won three Grammy awards with Conscious Party, One Bright Day, and Fallen is Babylon.
3. Cedalla Marley is an Author
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The singer and mother of the rising star Skips wear many hats. Apart from her talented singing, she is also an author, especially of children’s books.
Almost all her books center around her father’s legacy. She published the first book, 56 Thoughts from 56 Hope Road: The Sayings & Psalms of Bob Marley(2002). Over the years, she published many more books, these include:
- Three Little Birds(2006)
- The Boy from Nine Miles: The Early Life of Bob Marley (Young Spirit Books)(2008)
- One Love(2011)
- Every Little Thing: Based on the song ‘Three Little Birds’ by Bob Marley(2012)
- Cooking With Herb with Raquel Pelzel(2017)
4. Skip’s Mother is the Manager of Bob Marley’s Estate
His grandfather, Bob Marley transported Reggae music beyond the shores of Jamaica. He was quite successful in his career which lasted many decades.
At the time of his death in 1981, Bob Marley had a net worth of $32 million while his estate was worth $30 million. He died without leaving a will and instructions on how his estate was to be executed. In the aftermath, even his mother, Cedella Booker faced eviction from a Miami home that he had gifted her.
All the legal battles are now water under the bridge since Jamaican law applied and gave his wife and all his children shares in his estate. Skip’s mother is the manager of her late father’s foundation as well well the One Love charity. She is deeply involved in Bob Marley Foundation which provides social and educational relief to Jamaican communities.
Cedella also serves as the CEO of Bob Marley’s record company, Tuff Gong.
5. Skip Marley is a Rastafarian like his Grandfather
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The prodigy is setting his own track yet, he will always remind many of his famous grandfathers. Skip is a practicing Rastafarian and has dreadlocks to show for it.
Like his grandfather and uncles, Skip is not planning on cutting his dreadlocks anytime soon. He had it since when he was little.
See Also: Sharon Marley Is Bob Marley’s Daughter- Bio, Net Worth, Husband, Career, Other Facts
6. The Famous Marley Grandson Made his Breakthrough with Chained to the Rhythm
Who would have thought that the Marley music gene will continue to the third generation? Yet, Skip made heads turn after his collaborative song Chained to the Rhythm with Katy Perry became a hit song in 2017. His music sound blends pop, rap, and rock with reggae making him unique in his own way.
The self-taught musician released many singles following the success of his collaborations. he released his first EP, Higher Place in 2020. Here are some of his songs that are quite the catch for music lovers:
- Calm Down
- Refugee
- That’s Not True ft. Damien Marley
- Slow Down Ft H.E.R
- Make Me Feel with Rick Ross and Ari Lennox
- Vibe Ft Popcaan
7. The former Melody Makers Singer saved the Jamaican Women’s Team
The 57 is continuing her late father’s football passion. She came to the rescue of the Jamaican women’s national football team, Reggae Girls in 2014 when they disbanded.
The team had to face the difficult option of disintegrating when they were unable to sustain funding from the national football federation. Cedalla helped raise funds through the Bob Marley Foundation to reform the team.
To date, she remains a strong benefactor and ambassador of the women’s national team.
