^A few hit records? She's had 8 #1 Worldwide hits, the most by ANY artist tied with Madonna. She's had a string of classic hits, & iconic videos and performances. She became the 8th best selling female artist in history, all before the age of 21. She is the highest selling female artist of the decade and has broken a ton of records. She is deemed a legend b/c she is. She's made a huge pop culture impact and will always be remembered. She's the princess of pop, an icon and yes, a legend.