Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/01/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Mary J. Blige
Blige sold undisclosed shares of her publishing and recorded-music assets to Primary Wave Music, as announced on October 26, 2026. The deal includes hits such as Family Affair, My Life, Mary Jane (All Night Long) and Be Without You.
Blige announced that the residency will conclude in February 2027 after a 20-date run at Dolby Live at Park MGM. The final performance is set for February 2027, with the remaining dates spread across fall 2026 and winter 2027.
Following a sold-out opening weekend, Blige extended her Las Vegas residency with 10 new dates, running from August 28 to September 6 and October 23 to 31, 2026. The shows feature a live band, dancers, and surprise guests including The LOX, Method Man, Jadakiss and 50 Cent.
Mary J. Blige announced her first Las Vegas residency, titled Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story, with the show scheduled to open at Dolby Live at Park MGM on May 1, 2026. The announcement came the day after her birthday and initially listed 10 dates through July.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mary Jane Blige |
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| Also Known As | Queen of Hip-Hop Soul |
| Summary | Blige is a singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur whose debut album, What's the 411?, was released in 1992 and blended soul with hip-hop and R&B. She has appeared in films including Mudbound, Rock of Ages and The Help, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. In 2026 she launched and then extended a Las Vegas residency, and she sold shares of her music catalog to Primary Wave Music in October 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
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Personal Life
| Early Life | Raised partly in Savannah, Georgia, and partly in Yonkers, New York, where she sang in a Pentecostal church as a child. |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kendu Isaacs (married 2003; divorced 2018) |
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Family
| Parents | Cora Blige and Thomas Blige |
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| Children | None listed |
Career
| Debut Album | What's the 411? (1992) |
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| Record Labels | Uptown Records, MCA Records, Geffen Records |
| Grammy Awards | Nine |
| Notable Films | Mudbound, Rock of Ages, The Help, Black Nativity |
| Las Vegas Residency | Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story, at Dolby Live at Park MGM, began May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude February 2027 with 20 dates |
| Catalog Deal | Sold undisclosed shares of publishing and recorded-music assets to Primary Wave Music (October 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Before becoming a singer, she worked as a directory assistance operator, which inspired the title of her debut album. | |
| 2. She performed Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven as a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1986. | |
| 3. She was the first person nominated for an Academy Award for acting and for writing an original song in the same year. | |
| 4. She founded the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now. |
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