Representatives for the performer confirmed the news toRolling Stoneon Tuesday.
The story wasfirst reportedin a tweet by journalist Abka Fitz-Henley.
Born in Jamaica in 1991, the musician was the son of one of Bob’s 11 children.

Jo Mersa Marley.Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images
In 2014, his first EP,Comfortable,was released.
Its follow-up,Eternal, debuted last year.
He recently spoke about his grandfather’s legacyin an interview with Reggaeville.
Bob Marley died in 1981 at the age of 36.
According to WZPP Radio, Jo Mersa is survived by his wife and daughter.