Marnz Malone

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Kimani Shaw, known by his recording alias Marnz Malone, is a British rapper and songwriter based in Birmingham. [1] His 2024 album, Tina's Boy, peaked at number 6 in the UK Hip Hop Albums Chart. [2] [3]

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Early life

Kimani Shaw was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica. At two years old, he and his mother moved to Newtown, Birmingham following his father’s death. At school, he was bullied for speaking patois, leading him to become interested in English lessons.

In 2021, Malone apporached a rival gang with a gun before being stabbed twenty times. Following the incident, he was found guilty of possession of a firearm following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court. He was sentenced to 11 years in jail. [4] Malone continues to write and release music while serving his sentence.

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details [2]
TitleYearPeak
UK Albums 		Peak
UK Hip Hop
Trenchfoot2022——
Maktub2022——
Tina's Boy2024666
Sabr2025—12
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

Guest appearances

Singles [2]
TitleArtistYearPeak
UK singles 		Peak
UK Hip Hop
"Cold Hearted World 3" Nines / Marnz Malone20246523


References

  1. ↑ "'Prison is not a place for rehabilitation': jailed rapper Marnz Malone on confronting inmate suicide". The Guardian . 16 January 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "MARNZ MALONE songs and albums". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Marnz Malone Biography by TiVo Staff". Allmusic . Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  4. ↑ McCarthy, Ross (2021-10-08). "B19 gangster jailed after pointing gun at gang rivals". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 2025-10-15.


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