Ice-T's grandson, Elyjah Marrow: facts, biography and the untold story
Elyjah Marrow is the eldest grandson of legendary rapper and actor Ice-T. His mother is Ice-T's eldest daughter, LeTesha Marrow. Elyjah made headlines in 2014 after being arrested for the accidental killing of his friend. While Ice-T has never publicly commented on Elyjah's incarceration, LeTesha has been publicly supportive of her son. In March 2026, she wrote to him on Instagram:
I love you and miss you every day!
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Key takeaways
- Elyjah Marrow is the eldest son of rapper Ice-T's daughter LeTesha Marrow and her ex-partner, Joseph Preacley.
- In June 2014, a 19-year-old Elyjah Marrow was arrested for the accidental shooting and killing of his roommate, Daryus Johnson.
- He was released in 2019, but he was incarcerated again in 2023 on an undisclosed charge.
Elyjah Marrow's profile summary
Full name | Elyjah 'Munch' Marrow |
Date of birth | March 10, 1995 |
Age | 31 years old (As of August 2026) |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Gender | Male |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark brown |
Parents | LeTesha Marrow (mother) Joseph Preacley (father) |
Siblings | Two (Cojahlei and Sah'cyah) |
Relatives | Ice-T (maternal grandfather) Adrienne (maternal grandmother) Tracy 'Lil' Ice' Marrow Jr. (Uncle) Chanel Nicole Marrow (Aunt) |
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Elyjah Marrow's biography
Elyjah is the eldest son of Ice-T's daughter LeTesha Marrow, an American television personality. He was born on March 10, 1995, and made the Original Gangster rapper a first-time grandfather at the age of 37.
He is the eldest son of Ice-T's daughter LeTesha Marrow, an American television personality. Elyjah and his mother appeared on Ice-T's reality series Ice Loves Coco.
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Who is Elyjah Marrow's father?
LeTesha welcomed Elyjah Marrow with Joseph Preacley, but it is unclear how long their relationship lasted. Joseph Preacley is an Arizona-based businessman. He runs the home improvement company Arizona Home Refresh, according to his Instagram profile.
Joseph Preacley occasionally posts his son on social media. On Elyjah's 31st birthday in March 2026, he uploaded a collage of Elyjah Marrow's childhood pictures with the caption "Love yu and miss yu Dogg" and the hashtag "The Complete Single Father."
Does Elyjah Marrow have siblings?
Elyjah Marrow's mother, LeTesha Marrow, has two other children: her son, Sah’cyah 'Cy' Marrow (born in June 2001) and her daughter, Cojahlei Marrow. Cojahlei keeps a low profile, but Cy occasionally features in his mother's social media posts. On Cy's 23rd birthday in June 2024, LeTesha celebrated him with the Instagram caption:
Today is my baby boy Cyah's birthday! My twin! Everybody help me wish him a very happy birthday! Love you, Pooh! Always gonna be Momma's baby no matter how grown you get!
What happened with Elyjah Marrow?
In June 2014, a 19-year-old Elyjah Marrow accidentally shot and killed his 19-year-old roommate Daryus Johnson while handling a stolen gun inside their apartment in Marietta, Georgia. The police found Johnson unconscious with a gunshot wound to the chest, and he later passed away from his injuries at a nearby hospital.
A year later, in June 2015, a grand jury indicted Elyjah on multiple charges, including involuntary murder, theft by receiving stolen property, reckless conduct, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Rapper Ice-T did not publicly comment on his grandson's arrest and indictment.
Elyjah Marrow's release
Ice-T's grandson was released from jail in September 2019 after serving over four years. Elyjah shared news of his release on Instagram, revealing that his family celebrated his freedom with a welcome-home party. His mother, LeTesha, celebrated with the Instagram post:
I'm so blessed and thankful to have my son @fgg__flyguy home!!️ My 1st love!! It's only up from here!!! Thank y'all for all the warm wishes.
While some people were happy that Elyjah was home, others were sceptical about his early release from prison. One Instagram user commented under LeTesha's post, "Pray he's learned a hard lesson," while another wrote:
Too bad my friend can't welcome her son Darius home that your son murdered. Have you tried to contact her to see if she's okay... perhaps not. God bless you and your family. Glad that you still have your son to celebrate.
Where is Elyjah Marrow in 2026?
Ice T's grandson, Elyjah Marrow, seems to have returned to prison. In October 2023, Joseph Preacley shared on Instagram that the state gave his son 10 years, while LeTesha posted the hashtag "Free Munch."
Elyjah Marrow's latest Instagram photo on his account, @fgg__flyguy, shows him in an orange prison uniform. Details of his sentence and what he did have not been made public.
Who are Ice-T's children?
The Original Gangsta rapper has three children with three different partners. Ice-T became a first-time dad in March 1976, when he welcomed his daughter, LeTesha, with his teenage sweetheart Adrienne. LeTesha Marrow's mother has mainly stayed out of the spotlight.
Ice-T and his ex-girlfriend, Darlene Ortiz, welcomed their son, Tracy Marrow Jr., in November 1991. Tracy Jr., also called Lil' Ice, followed in his father's footsteps into music, and the father-son duo has worked together on multiple occasions. He is a backup singer on Ice-T's heavy metal band, Body Count.
In November 2015, Ice-T became a third-time dad when his wife, Coco Austin, welcomed their daughter, Chanel Nicole Marrow. The Law & Order: SVU star has opened up about fatherhood. During his March 2023 appearance on the Big Tigger Morning Show, Ice-T talked about how becoming a dad again in his 50s reset his life.
It started my life over. I got back healthy, now I'm back in the gym, I'm looking good, sharp, I'm strong. I've got to live. I can't go nowhere. I've got to keep chasing these bags. I got a baby girl... I've got two (other) kids, but this baby right here really activated my life. You've got to do it right.
What is Ice-T's net worth?
Ice-T, whose full name is Tracy Lauren Marrow, is estimated to be worth $65 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He started his career as a rapper in the early 1980s and became an influential figure in West Coast hip-hop by the early 1990s with hits such as O.G. Original Gangster, Power, and Cop Killer.
Ice-T has also established himself as a legendary actor. He landed his breakout role in the 1991 film New Jack City as undercover cop Scotty Appleton and later had roles in the movies Ricochet, Trespass, Tank Girl, and Johnny Mnemonic. Since 2000, Ice-T has been appearing on Law & Order: SVU as Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola.
Outside of acting and rap, Ice-T is a reality television star. In 2006, he hosted and produced Ice-T's Rap School on VH1. From 2011 to 2013, the rapper and his wife Coco Austin starred in Ice Loves Coco on the E! Network.
FAQs
- What is Elyjah Marrow's age? He is 31 years old as of August 2026. Elyjah was born on March 10, 1995.
- When was Elyjah Marrow's release date? Elyjah was released from prison in September 2019 after serving over four years for the 2014 accidental shooting death of his roommate, Daryus Johnson.
- What is Ice-T's nationality? Ice-T is an American national. The rapper-actor was born in Summit, New Jersey, and relocated to South Central Los Angeles, California, in the sixth grade after the deaths of his parents.
- How old is the singer Ice-T? The Original Gangster hitmaker is 68 years old as of August 2026. Ice-T was born on February 16, 1958.
- How old is Tracy Marrow Jr.? Ice-T's son Tracy Marrow Jr. is 34 years old as of August 2026. He was born on November 23, 1991, during Ice-T's relationship with singer Darlene Ortiz.
- How many children does Ice-T have? Ice-T has three children: son Tracy Marrow Jr and daughters LeTesha Marrow and Chanel Nicole Marrow.
- Who is Ice-T's son? The Law & Order: SVU actor has one son, Tracy Marrow Jr., known by his stage name Lil' Ice. He is a musician and sings in Ice-T's heavy metal band Body Count.
Conclusion
Elyjah Marrow's life was already in the limelight as the grandson of hip-hop pioneer Ice-T before things took a tragic turn in 2014 after the fatal firearm accident involving his roommate. His parents, LeTesha Marrow and Joseph Preacley, have remained supportive.
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