Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, the eldest son of eight-time Grammy-winner Stephen Marley and grandson of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley has died. He was 31 years old. TMZ reported the news. According to the outlet, Joseph died from asthma-related effects. His exact cause of death was not disclosed immediately.
Joseph was a native of Jamaica. He moved to Miami 20 years ago at the age of 11. He followed his grandfather’s lead, undertaking a career as a musician. He released two EPs, Comfortable in 2014, and Eternal in 2021. He also released the single, “Burn It Down,” with Yohan Marley earlier in 2016.
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Joseph appeared on Morgan Heritage’s 2015 Grammy Award-winning LP, Strictly Roots, and on his father’s 2016 album, Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life.
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