Meaning
A revered great — an icon whose achievements have made them immortal in the culture, above all in music. Jamaica's global 'legends' (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and many more) loom large, and to call someone a legend is the highest praise. 'Legend' (Marley's greatest-hits album) is itself iconic.
Examples
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Bob Marley a di greatest legend.
Bob Marley is the greatest legend.
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Him turn a legend inna di dancehall.
He became a legend in the dancehall.
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Respect to all di reggae legend dem.
Respect to all the reggae legends.
Origin
From 'legend' (a celebrated figure); carries special weight given Jamaica's world-shaping music icons.
How it’s used
Highest praise for a cultural/musical great. See 'rankin', 'don dada'.