Marnz Malone
British rapper
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Kimani Shaw, known by his recording alias Marnz Malone, is a Jamaican-British rapper and songwriter based in Birmingham.[1] His 2024 album, Tina's Boy, peaked at number 66 on the UK Albums Chart and at number 6 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart.[2][3]
Early life
Kimani Shaw was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica. At two years old, he and his mother moved to Aston, Birmingham following his father's death. At school, he was bullied for speaking Patois, leading him to become interested in English lessons.
Legal issues
In 2021, Malone approached 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 continued to write and release music while serving his sentence. On December 18th 2025, Malone was released from prison however he was deported back to Jamaica.[5]
Discography
Albums
- Yaqeen (2026) – No. 36 UK Albums Chart[2]
Extended plays
| Title | Year | Peak UK Albums |
Peak UK Hip Hop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenchfoot | 2022 | — | — | |
| Maktub | — | — | ||
| Tina's Boy | 2024 | 66 | 6 | |
| Sabr | 2025 | — | 12 | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Singles
Guest appearances
| Title | Artist | Year | Peak UK singles | Peak UK Hip Hop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Cold Hearted World 3" | Nines / Marnz Malone | 2024 | 65 | 23 |
