“My father and I had a really good relationship. We're cool. I am not trying to outdo him or anything like that.”

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He is saying he had a positive relationship with his father and does not see himself as competing with him. The quote suggests respect for his father’s legacy while making clear that he wants to be his own person.

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Originally said in English.

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About Ziggy Marley

Jamaican reggae musician, songwriter, producer, author and philanthropist

David Nesta “Ziggy” Marley is a Jamaican reggae musician, songwriter, producer, author, and philanthropist. He is the eldest son of Bob Marley and Rita Marley, and became known first as the leader of the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. He led that group until 2002 and released eight studio albums with it before beginning a solo career on his label, Tuff Gong Worldwide. His work has earned eight Grammy Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award.

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