Kimani Shaw, known by his recording alias Marnz Malone, is a Jamaican-British rapper and songwriter based in Birmingham. 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.
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. 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.
Discography
Albums Yaqeen (2026) – No. 36 UK Albums Chart
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title Year PeakUK Albums PeakUK 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 + Singles Title Artist Year PeakUK singles PeakUK Hip Hop "Cold Hearted World 3" Nines / Marnz Malone 2024 65 23
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