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Mary J. Blige: Biography

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  • Birth Name: Mary Jane Blige
  • Birth Place: Bronx, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/11/1971, Capricorn
  • Profession: Singer; actor
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Mary J. Blige Fast Facts:
  • Her demo tape was a karaoke-style recording of Anita Baker's "Caught Up in the Rapture" that she made at a mall when she was 17. It wound up in the hands of Uptown Records executive Andre Harrell, who signed Blige.
  • 1992 debut album What's the 411? and its follow-up, 1994's My Life, were produced by her musical mentor, Sean Combs.
  • 411? sold more than 2 million copies and helped establish what was then termed "New Jack Swing," a blend of soul and hip-hop.
  • Has won numerous Soul Train Music Awards, including best new artist and best female R&B album for What's the 411? in 1993; best female R&B album in 1996 for My Life; and best female R&B album in 2000 for Mary.
  • Always regretted dropping out of high school in 11th grade; in 2000, Blige began studying for, and eventually earned, her GED.
  • Joined U2 for a stunning rendition of the Irish band's "One" on the 2005 Katrina Relief telethon; it was released as a single and included on her 2006 CD, The Breakthrough.
  • Mary J. Blige Relationships:
  • Cora Blige - Mother
  • K-Ci - Ex-significant Other
  • Kendu Isaacs - Husband
  • LaTonya Blige - Sister
  • Laura Bell - Aunt
  • Thomas Blige - Father
  • Mary J. Blige Awards:
  • 2002 Grammy: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
  • 2006 Grammy: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
  • 2003 Grammy: Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals - Winner
  • 2006 Grammy: Best R&B Album - Winner
  • 2006 Grammy: Best R&B Song - Winner
  • 1995 Grammy: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group - Winner
  • 2007 Grammy: Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Winner
  • 2007 Grammy: Best Gospel Performance - Winner
  • 2008 Grammy: Best Contemporary R&B Album - Winner
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