Mary J. Blige

Description: (Rapper, and Actress Known as "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul")

Mary Jane Blige is a prolific American musician, singer-songwriter, actress, and model. She started her career as a background singer in the late 1980s, and a few years later, in 1992, she was all ready to launch her music career with her debut album, ‘What’s the 411?.’ Her glorious career took off with her debut, and to date, she has released 13 studio albums and has garnered immense international success. Eight of her 13 albums have been honored as “multi-platinum” by the ‘Recording Industry Association of America’ (RIAA). She has won 9 ‘Grammy Awards’ and has achieved 22 nominations. Known as the “Queen of hip-hop soul,” Mary has redefined the genre and has inspired a new wave of artists, who have entered the industry to follow in her footsteps. In 2001, she made her film debut with ‘Prison Song.’ She also starred in the films ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘I Can Do Bad All by Myself.’ She reached the peak of her acting career with the 2017 film ‘Mudbound,’ which won her several awards and nominations.

Overview

Birthday January 11, 1971 (Capricorn)
Alternative names Mary Jane Blige
City Bronx, New York
Spouse/Ex- Kendu Isaacs
Parents Thomas Blige
Cora Blige
Relatives Bruce Miller, LaTonya Blige-DaCosta
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