Mary J. Blige

Date of Birth: January 11, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. She is often referred to as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” and has earned numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. Born in The Bronx, New York, and raised in Yonkers, Blige’s early life was marked by hardship. Despite these challenges, she found solace in music and was discovered in the late 1980s. Her debut album, “What’s the 411?” released in 1992, was both a critical and commercial success, blending hip-hop and soul in a way that had never been done before. Over the years, Blige has released multiple platinum albums and won nine Grammy Awards. She has also ventured into acting, earning critical acclaim for her roles in film and television.

5 Interesting Facts about Mary J. Blige

1. Mary J. Blige’s debut album, “What’s the 411?” was a groundbreaking fusion of hip-hop and soul.

2. She has won a total of nine Grammy Awards over her career.

3. Blige was nominated for two Academy Awards for her role in the film “Mudbound” (2017).

4. She has her own perfume line called “My Life.”

5. Blige is also a philanthropist, working to support education and women’s rights through her foundation, FFAWN (Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mary J. Blige

1. “You can hate me, but why knock my hustle? I’ma be the queen no matter how they shuffle.”

2. “We all know what it feels like to be hurt. We all know what it feels like to feel like nobody understands.”

3. “Take me as I am, or have nothing at all.”

4. “I know who I am. And I know where I want to go.”

5. “When you’re confident and you’re secure, people respect you.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Mary J. Blige is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Mary J. Blige does not have biological children. However, during her marriage to Kendu Isaacs, she was a stepmother to his three children from a previous relationship.