“The last thing my father told me was: 'On your way up, take me up. On your way down, don't let me down.' A father telling his son that puts some responsibility on my shoulders. He told me that, and I take it very seriously.”

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This reads as a promise shaped by family duty and memory. It can be taken to mean that success is not only personal, it is tied to carrying someone else with you and not letting that trust break, and it lands in moments when a child feels the weight of a parent's faith and advice.

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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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