Ky-Mani Marley was born in Jamaica, to Anita Belnavis and Bob Marley. He was five years old when his father died. At the age of nine, Ky-Mani and his mother relocated to Miami, Florida. In his early youth, Marley was focused on sports. As an athlete, he competed in soccer and American football. He also received piano, guitar and trumpet lessons.
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