John Nesta Marley

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Star Kid (2003)
Sun May 07 2023
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John Nesta Marley is an African-American popular star kid. He is the son of the celebrity duo Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley. Also, he is one of the grandsons of the Jamaican Reggae legend Bob Marley

Moreover, John Nesta was born on June 29, 2003, in California, USA. He was one of the primary highlights of the media at the time of his birth. 

What is John doing currently? Is he dating anyone? How rich is John, and what are his height and weight? To get the answers to these questions, stay tuned to this article.

Relationship: Who is John Nesta Marley Dating?

It isn't effortless to be out of the limelight and be secret about their personal life as a celebrity, and the same goes for celebrity kids. However, John has managed not to give any of his personal information to the media. He hasn't revealed his relationship and hookups to the public.

John Nesta Marley sitting on couch
John Nesta Marley sitting on the couch (Image Source: Instagram @johnnyycash)

According to our research team, John Nesta Marley is probably single as of now. Possibly he is more focused on building up his career than relationships. He might give relationships a thought after building himself capable like his parents. 

Physical Outlooks & Appearance

John has a good and attractive body, best for modeling. He has a height of about 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm) and a weight of 65kg (143 lbs).

John Nesta Marley in half T-shirt and pants wearing cap and red shoes
John Nesta Marley in half T-shirt and pants wearing cap and red shoes (Image Source: Instagram @johnnyycash)

The grandchild of Bob Marley, John Naste, has brown eyes and black curly hair. He prefers braided hair, often with beads which gives a cool look. 

Family Details: The Marley Family

John Nesta was born into The Marley Family, a wealthy and successful family full of celebrities and stars. The Marley Family became a public concern after the death of the legendary songwriter and reggae artist Bob Marley

Father: Rohan Marley

Rohan Marley is a Jamaican Entrepreneur, businessman, and former professional football player. He has played as a professional player for the Canadian Football League team, Rough Riders.

Photo of John Nesta Marley's father Rohan Marley wearing black glasses and chains in the neck
Photo of John Nesta Marley's father Rohan Marley (Image Source: dancehallmag.com)

Moreover, Rohan Marley was born on May 19, 1972, to his Bob Marley and mother, Janet Hunt. He is the sixth child of Bob Marley.

Rohan owns several businesses across Jamaica and USA. He is the co-founder and owner of the famous coffee production Marley Coffee, which later went public with the name Jammin Java Corp (OTC: JAMN).

Mother: Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill is an African-American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and music artist often regarded as one of the best motivational rappers of this generation. She is one of the three members of the American hip-hop group Fugees

John Nesta Marley's mother Lauryn Hill holding her grammy awards
John Nesta Marley's mother Lauryn Hill holding her grammy awards (Image Source: xxlmag.com)

Furthermore, Lauryn Hill was born on May 26, 1975, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. She has won eight GrammyGrammy awards and nineteen nominations. 

Lauryn was accused of tax evasion; thus, she served three months behind bars in 2013.

John's Parents Never Got Married or Engaged

John Nesta's parents Rohan Marley met Lauryn Hill in 1996 after his breakup with Geraldine Khawly in the same year. They started dating each other and decided to be in a live-in relationship. In 1997, they welcomed their first child Zion David and likewise other four within the period of more than a decade.

John Nesta Marley's father Rohan Marley and mother Lauryn Hill
John Nesta Marley's father Rohan Marley and mother Lauryn Hill (Image Source: essence.com)

After thirteen years of their relationship, things between Rohan and Lauryn heated up. So, they decided to break up in 2009. However, the two celebrities never got married or engaged, but they lived together for almost thirteen years, welcoming five children. 

Siblings: Brothers & Sisters

As mentioned earlier, Rohan and Lauryn share five children, which means John Nesta has four siblings. He also has two half-siblings, Eden Marley and Nico Nico Marley, from his father's side and one half-sibling, Micah Hill, from his mother's side. 

Family picture of John Nesta Marley and his siblings Zion, Selah, Joshua, Sara, Eden, Nico and their parents Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley
Family picture of John Nesta Marley and his siblings Zion, Selah, Joshua, Sara, Eden, Nico and their parents Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley (Source: marriedbiography.com)

John Nesta's eldest brother Zion David was born in 1997 and currently owns some businesses and investments. Rohan and Lauryn's second child Selah Louise was born in 1998 and is a famous American model. 

John's third eldest sibling is Joshua Omaru Marley (born in 2001), who is starting his career in the music industry. Along with this, John Nesta has a younger sister, Sara Marley, who was born in 2008, just one year before their parent's separation. 

John Nesta Marley: Net Worth

Being born into the Marley Family, which is worth more than $500 million, John Nesta is undoubtedly living a luxurious and lavish life. 

John Nesta Marley is not into any kind of business or other stuff, so currently, he is enjoying his parental money. He often posts showing off his luxurious cars, watches, and luxury branded clothes like Gucci on his social media handle.

John Nesta Marley chilling beside a swimming pool in a luxurious resort
John Nesta Marley chilling beside a swimming pool in a luxurious resort (Image Souce: Instagram @johnnyycash)

The youngest son of Rohan and Lauryn Hill, John spends his vacation on beaches, villas, and mansions in Miami and Los Angles most of the time.

How Rich Are John's Biological Parents?

John Nesta's father, Rohan Marley, is a rich guy with a huge net worth of $20 million. He has earned this huge sum of money through his career as a former football player. Moreover, he is also an entrepreneur who has invested in various businesses.

On the other hand, John Nesta's mother, Lauryn Hill, is also a millionaire who has a total net worth of $8 million. She was able to make this huge fortune thanks to her professional career as a singer-songwriter and producer. 

Moreover, Lauryn also earns a decent sum through her social media handles including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube.

Parent's Separation & John Nesta's Custody

As spoken earlier about the breakup of John's parents in 2008, at that time, John Nesta was only five. After their break up, Rohan Marley took temporary custody, and John Nesta and his four siblings lived with their father. 

After the separation of their parents, most of the time, John spent his time with his siblings, enjoying and playing. Also, he occasionally visits his mother, Lauryn, during vacations and holidays. 

Career: What is John Nesta Doing Right Now?

John Nesta Marley is in his early 20s and has yet to complete his education. Till now, he hasn't been engaged with any professions or other kinds of stuff. He is possibly giving more priority to his education and academic examinations. 

However, he has already picked up a career line for his future: modeling. To be honest, he tried his hands on modeling in early 2019 when he was 17. He promoted the S/S19 collection of The Brooklyn Circus on his Instagram. 

If John doesn't change his career route, he will indeed become a model, I hope he will do great in the near future. 

Following His Grandfather's Footsteps

Bob Marley is one of the greatest music artists of all time and is often regarded as the pioneer of reggae music. Like his brother Joshua, John also follows in the footsteps of his grandpa Bob Marley. The first post on his Instagram handle was about Bob Marley's thoughts on money and wealth. 

Portrait of John Naste Marley's grandfather Bob Marley doing a live concert
Portrait of John Naste Marley's grandfather Bob Marley doing a live concert (Image Source: britannica.com)

Furthermore, John has always respected Bob Marley's principles and sayings. He implies his quotes in his real life too, like Chayce Beckham

Is John Naste Present On Instagram?

John Naste is not much active across the internet and social media. He doesn't have multiple accounts on social media platforms. Likewise, He rarely posts photos and pictures.

The only official account of John is his Instagram handle, which goes by @johnnyycash. His account has only a few posts; however, he has a good fanbase of over ten thousand. 

 

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