Lauryn Hill and son, YG Marley, perform in Jamaica together for first time
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- Renowned Grammy-winning rapper Lauryn Hill made a triumphant return to Jamaica over the weekend, marking her first performance in the country in more than ten years, and sharing the stage with her son, YG Marley.
- The occasion was a poignant one, as the Marley family gathered to commemorate the life of Jo Mersa Marley, the eldest child of Stephen Marley and grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, who tragically passed away in December 2022 from an acute asthma exacerbation.
- The festivities unfolded in Nine Mile, St.
- Ann, the birthplace of Bob Marley.
- This event, orchestrated by the Marley Family, served as a tribute to Jo Mersa’s legacy, preceding what would have been his 33rd birthday on March 12.
Renowned Grammy-winning rapper Lauryn Hill made a triumphant return to Jamaica over the weekend, marking her first performance in the country in more than ten years, and sharing the stage with her son, YG Marley.
The occasion was a poignant one, as the Marley family gathered to commemorate the life of Jo Mersa Marley, the eldest child of Stephen Marley and grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, who tragically passed away in December 2022 from an acute asthma exacerbation.
The festivities unfolded in Nine Mile, St. Ann, the birthplace of Bob Marley.
This event, orchestrated by the Marley Family, served as a tribute to Jo Mersa’s legacy, preceding what would have been his 33rd birthday on March 12.
The lineup for this year's event featured the Marley brothers: Jr. Gong, Ky-Mani, and Stephen, alongside Christopher Ellis, Lutan Fyah, Spragga Benz, Jahshii, Yohan Marley (son of Stephen), Jessie Royal, Kabaka Pyramid, and more.
Notably, YG Marley also took to the stage in Jamaica for the first time, delivering a captivating performance of his hit track 'Praise Jah in the Moonlight,' alongside his mother, Lauryn Hill.
Hill's last performance in the country was back in 2012 at the Shaggy and Friends concert. YG Marley also visited Club Meca in Kingston with dancehall artiste Jashii during his visit, while Hill was spotted in the studio with Kabaka Pyramid, Jashii, and Bugle. Lauryn Hill had been in a long-term relationship with Rohan Marley, son of Bob Marley. Together, they have five children. Read: YG Marley puts reggae back on Billboard Hot 100 chartView this post on Instagram
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