Zion David Marley is the celebrity child of famous female rapper Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley’s son. Rohan. Here’s everything we know about him.
You will surely recognize a few legends when looking at Zion David Marley’s family tree. Being the son of legendary female rapper Lauryn Hill and the grandson of the world-famous reggae singer Bob Marley, Zion is sure to have a lot of media attention around him.
However, he keeps a low profile and is rarely in the news. Here’s everything we know about the celebrity kid.
Who Is Zion David Marley?
Zion David Marley is a celebrity kid born on August 3, 1997, in South Orange, New Jersey. He was born to his parents, Lauryn Noelle Hill (popularly known as Lauryn Hill) and Rohan Anthony Marley.
His mother, Lauryn Hill, is undeniably one of the best female rappers ever to do it. She has multiple achievements in the industry and still holds several records now that she is retired. Hill inspired a generation of female rappers, including the queen of rap, Nicki Minaj.
Zion’s father, on the other hand, is an entrepreneur and former college football player. He is most popularly known as one of the sons of the late reggae legend Bob Marley.
Zion David Marley’s Educational Background
The celebrity kid’s educational background has not been made public. His life has mainly been kept private due to his preference.
However, it is confirmed that Zion attended high school as there are pictures of him attending his high school prom in 2015 on the internet. It is also unknown if Zion furthered his education by attending college or a university.
Zion David Marley’s Eight Siblings
Zion is the eldest of five children of his parents. His parents never officially got married but were together in an off-and-on relationship of over ten years, producing five kids. He has two younger brothers and sisters whom he grew up with in his early years.
His brothers are Joshua Omaru and John Nesta, while his sisters are Selah and Sara. The celebrity child also has three half-siblings from his parents’ other relationships. From his father’s other relationships, his siblings are Eden, David, and Maria Fialho, while from his mother’s, his step-sibling is named Mica Hill.
Zion David Marley’s Wife
Zion David Marley is now a grown adult of 26 years as of 2023. However, he does not have a wife just yet. He is not married but is in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Tania.
The exact time Tania and Zion began dating is unknown, but many reports claim they have been together since high school. His relationship with Tania has seen the birth of two beautiful children, making his mom, Lauryn Hill, a first-time grandmother at 41.
Zion welcomed his first child with Tania in February 2017 and named the child Zephaniah Nesta Marley. His second child, Azariah Genesis Marley, was born in March 2021 and was officially announced by his father, Rohan, on Instagram.
Who Is Zion David Marley’s Father?
Zion’s father is Rohan Anthony Marley, popularly known as one of the children of reggae legend Bob Marley. He was born on May 19, 1972, to 16-year-old Janet Hunt, while his father was still married to famous singer Rita Marley.
Rohan lived with his teenage mother off and on for four years until he moved in with his grandmother after his father died of cancer in Miami. His early educational history has yet to be discovered, but it is confirmed that he attended the University of Miami.
While a student, Rohan was a professional football player, serving as the linebacker for the University of Miami’s football team. He is now retired and no longer plays, but still loves the game.
Bob’s son co-founded Marley Coffee, a plantation specializing in organic coffee, several years later. The plantation is still in business today and is quite lucrative and rewarding to Rohan. Some reports say that Zion helps Rohan with his coffee business and works at the plantation, but neither has confirmed this.
Zion David Marley’s Brother, Joshua Omaru Marley
Joshua is the son of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley, also making him Zion’s brother. He followed his mother and grandfather’s footsteps and took up a career in the music industry. Now, he is an accomplished American rapper and songwriter, carrying on a remarkable musical lineage.
Although Joshua is a rapper, he never fails to acknowledge his reggae roots and constantly shows love and support for the genre. Joshua was born on December 5, 2001, and is 22 years old as of 2023. He is the father to a beautiful kid, which he shows to the world sometimes on social media.
Joshua has a net worth of $1 million, while Zion, his brother, has an estimated $1-5 million net worth.