Mary J Blige - No More Drama (Live) (Later with Jools Holland 2002)

Mary J Blige - No More Drama (Live) (Later with Jools Holland 2002)

[@electricaltimelapsetest5713]

Could be one of the best live performances of all time

[@veganvocalist4782]

YES because this is a prayer , true Gospel , man the tears are flowing , gunna keep coming back to this one , she's something else

[@lage1984]

yes, so good

[@tiana1017]

I ENJOYED THE LIVE VERSION SHE DID FOR VH1 DIVAS

[@tiana1017]

CHECK OUT Mary J Blige - Rainy Dayz (w/ Whitney Houston) and "No More Drama (live in 2002) SCROLL DOWN TO 515MIN MARK, SHE WENT ALL OUT ON THAT ONE

[@adebinthekitchen385]

It think so too. She inspired her band, the back up singers even applauded her, and I was left in a flood of tears.

[@bennyboyrobbo]

Can we just all love the drummer jumping out of his seat at around 3:39.

[@TheAlfredPlatform]

This has been off youtube for years and Im so glad someone put it back up. This is one of the most emotive performances I've ever seen. This song is literally a prayer

[@elyuw]

You’re welcome.

[@tiana1017]

I ENJOYED THE LIVE VERSION SHE DID FOR VH1 DIVAS BETTER

[@tiana1017]

CHECK OUT Mary J Blige - Rainy Dayz (w/ Whitney Houston) and "No More Drama (live in 2002) SCROLL DOWN TO 515MIN MARK, SHE WENT ALL OUT ON THAT ONE

[@ivanhoe6366]

Yes, I recorded it off here a few years ago just before it disappeared, best version ever. 😎

[@kellyanneshereck1421]

I checked out the 1st time I heard this song in 2002. Alive or not, Mary gave me permission to scream the same words. Regardless of the calendar you use as a metric, it is 2002 America, for a hopeless Chicago woman bearing my name.

[@alexmelli8253]

Man, someone put this back up… iconic performance that disappeared. Kudos to whoever put it back.

[@elyuw]

@@alexmelli8253 You’re welcome.

[@laurab9867]

I cried the first time, every other time, and I'm crying again. This song is awesome but heart-wrenching... and I'm not the only one who feels like this.

[@YB-bd5sd]

Wonderful song and if you have a reason to cry or not this will make you cry, bring it all to the surface.😂😉🙃❤💯👍

[@laurab9867]

@@YB-bd5sd ❤️ 👍

[@EgoB]

best performance ever

[@shirleywilliams3052]

No you are not, Mary's pain really comes out in this particular song. Wow!

[@JimmyBBoyMF]

Trust me!

[@carolwilliams8840]

I truly believe people were delivered from oppression through this song. This was not a performance. This was an anointed moment in time. Some years ago I adopted this as my anthem. I went back to school and got my Bachelors Degree and got serious about my business. Thanks Mary for letting God use you.

[@TinaReggie]

Congrats on getting your degree. 🎉 This is my theme song, too. Only it's my own mind that creates the drama. Severe anxiety. I'm going to be okay one day soon. God is my guide. Anyway....maybe TMI but everyone has their issues and can relate to Mary's drama or their own.

[@miss-astronomikal-mcmxcvii]

Congrats, Carol 👏👏👏 May God bless you all the days of your life. :)

[@phoenixplanet7090]

Wow congratulations 🥳 more blessings 💜💜💜

[@mangoyacho]

@carolwilliams8840 I have just come across your very inspiring post. Congratulations for your commitment to life long learning! Yes indeed MJB's No More Drama is very empowering.

[@NN-fo1xo]

This song is like a real exorcism😱 And I need that once a week🤣

[@melmel24247]

Preaccchhh

[@laurab9867]

LOL

[@cherrysnow8940]

I’m fucking depressed and I come through your comment and I’m laughing, hate you in a good way 😩😂😂😂😂

[@kylewoolfolk9065]

As bad as what you said is ppl understand what you said lol

[@paulotavares9357]

That's how a live performance must be...spiritually out of this world!

[@riverreasteve]

Love the expressions on the faces of the Backing Singers at the end of the video - even they appear to be saying "Wow, where did that performance come from?"

[@anitadarnell5232]

River Rea Steve Yes,the backing singers appear more and more joyful as Mary cranks up her performance. Their expressions seem to convey the respect that she rightly deserves. I love it!

[@ashleycooper4466]

Jill Scott singing backing vocals!

[@arthurinuk]

@@ashleycooper4466 That's what I thought!

[@itrollthetrolls28]

@@ashleycooper4466 That is not Jill Scott

[@MrRoadie36]

Noticed the same.

[@owenwilson4269]

You can see the musicians feeding off the energy Mary is bringing as the song builds and the backing singers are clapping her at the end of the song. This performance is very special.

[@pinty56]

I love this song so much & also watching the back up singers ❤

[@andrewwhite2503]

This was Trevor Nelson's pick of best ever performance. It truly is.

[@Netflix999]

Watch Dame Shirley Bassey singing The Living Tree live 😮

[@rossellinirossicalrossc3507]

I’m so fucking happy this was put back on KZbin !!

[@cyclesmoking]

One of the most moving, emotional, powerful & amazing live performances that I have ever seen! It was like Mary was possessed by the spirit of her soul. Just incredible! I come back often to watch.

[@sodacool7783]

Mary .J Bilge pump up the volume and qualified the best thing about being able too many people 5hànķ

[@jimmysavage9061]

Imagine the poor soul who had to follow that. Jesus help us, she is on a totally different level. Absolutely dynamite

[@di4085]

Actually it was the Holy Spirit in her that took over.

[@tiana1017]

CHECK OUT Mary J Blige - Rainy Dayz (w/ Whitney Houston) and "No More Drama (live in 2002) SCROLL DOWN TO 515MIN MARK, SHE WENT ALL OUT ON THAT ONE

[@diydisco2116]

I’m not really into this type of music, more of a rock fan myself. However, this is one of the most powerful performances I have ever seen. Absolute pure emotion and class

[@mattsephton]

Wow. Every bit as phenomenal today as it was watching it back in 2002.

[@mliberton]

Of all the live versions of this song this is by far the best. Mary J. shows us her heart. Love MJB.

[@ElectronicPleasure]

This is an old video though

[@eacklam]

@@ElectronicPleasure Old, but the best 😊

[@adamlock1285]

Its easily one of the most powerful performances on Later. What an amazing singer she is. Brings you to tears at times.

[@cathoare8935]

This song is like an exorcism... All the pain, drama, overwhelming complex feelings gets validated, has an empowering voice and declared that it has to leave

[@mazzy1959]

One of the best live performances EVER ❤

[@duckiebrown]

I’m 44. I listen to this weekly and have done since 2002. Never have I heard such raw emotion and talent.

[@vanessarealrose5919]

Mary J take it to church!

[@uktropicals]

Speechles. Absolutely breathtaking!

[@LibraSkyyy]

This is the best performance of this song Mary has ever done. I've watched countless live performances of this song in particular and this is it. Nothing else comes close.

[@laurab9867]

Yesss... That's why it tears me apart every time.

[@FyahAlex]

Would you put this over the Grammy performance? No right or wrong answer...this one was VERY good!

[@drewzze]

The cream rises to the top...if ur not moved by her then check your pulse

[@samreynolds3789]

🥰🤣😂😅😂🤣😂😂🤣🤗🤗🤗🤗 YEP!

[@BobbyManford]

This is an outstanding performance, wow, absolutely breathtaking. Even the backing singers looked impressed by MJB

[@leeblackman1990]

Best live performance I’ve ever seen! Bar none

[@SergioSantos-yv1pz]

Man, this is a real artist! This is the real Soul....

[@TRADESMAN-xt4ce]

incredible performer

[@jonathanamer7032]

One of the greatest live performances ever. Incredible.

[@veegod435]

RIP Shanquella.. i dont know you but you have truly touched my heart...

[@ludom8653]

Always come back to this show for the powerful, goosepumping, heartbreaking, tears bringing climax from 3:58 till 4:48... I'm not a believer but OMG what a prayer...

[@d0cn0tes]

Ludovic Mercier Brother I feel the same way. Had my eyes watery when I first saw it. Are those kids in the UK soulless ?

[@lucybunwa5833]

FRRRR she caught the holly spirit

[@brapsquatch]

@@lucybunwa5833 Me either and Amen! :)

[@shhh3185]

@@d0cn0tes They're just very reserved unless the drinks are pouring. Once drunk, they are romantic and emotionally sloppy poets. (I used to live & perform there.)

[@itrollthetrolls28]

You’re confused. Are you still confused a year later? How can you not be a believer but say “ OMG” what a prayer “?

[@yvejenkins1299]

Having this played at my funeral

[@talon3684]

CHILLS. MY GOD. CHILLS. FELT IT IN MY BLOOD. Love it when she slays this song live.

[@Chrisamusic1]

It's an astonishing piece of live music. Beautifully played and sung. Love the resolute and strong backing vocalists holding it all together while Mary rolls out her soul. If you don't shed a tear at this, then count yourself lucky; you have obviously had no drama in your life.

[@kerryholland4822]

As a woman, it’s so satisfying seeing a woman free her wild emotions like that, with so much power and no hesitation. So cathartic

[@noelmcmahon3407]

Who is listening to this fantastic masterpiece in 2022

[@user-jo5gc7mg2j]

@@noelmcmahon3407 a lot of young ladies need to listen to it I know it's an old song but was she been through she deserved every bit of it check out her song also the movie Tyler Perry I Can Do Bad All By Myself and that's the truth

[@judywebb8257]

Best performance of all time. Saw it live and felt the spirit of my ancestors. Lol. Love Mary J

[@adriannemorse9720]

Such an emotional singer, best song for her.😊

[@charlesgreen3498]

I respect Mary as a legit singer after watching this . She snapped.

[@tazmitchell6005]

This is my absolute favorite performance of the queen delivering no more drama. So glad this was reposted been looking for it

[@tazmitchell6005]

@Maria Seidi yea I like that one too but its something about this one. Either way she always deliver

[@tazmitchell6005]

@Maria Seidi Hey love nice to meet u I've always wanted to travel the world and Germany is one place I would like to visit. I totally agree with u she's definitely gotten me through a lot with her gift even as a man.

[@tazmitchell6005]

@Maria Seidi IKR this pandemic is putting a damper on everything. And I apologize my sister. Africa is my number one spot I would like to go. These times are really different. Its scary to go anywhere now. I know we are not supposed to live in fear but there's always something every other decade that has been put out in the air to attack man kind.

[@OpheliaNL]

The Grammy version is my favourite. She doesn't go off script as much as here or the Pepsi Festival one but she hits all the notes. It's amazing.

[@joycenierman6225]

That performance came from deep down inside of her. It took over her SOUL. One of her very best ! BRAVO !!!

[@anitadarnell5232]

Singing from her soul ,for sure.

[@shhh3185]

Backup singers getting all choked up. DAYUM.

[@andrewcowan2207]

Simply no words The whole band is just tight, tight tight! Towards the end the backing singers start to smile as they know they have just been part of something very special. I have been watching this every so often from the first time I saw it on Later. It never gets old!

[@z1kon974]

Mary J is in my opinion one of the best female artists of all time. So good and her performances are always so incredibly powerful.

[@jayrickards8395]

Never forgotten this performance on the TV. Absolutely one of the best ever performances by any artist. Impossible to sing like that if you’ve not had real pain. MJB is incredible ♥️

[@billysweeney3443]

This is unparalleled in terms of emotions. Mary J reaches England and every part of the world.

[@jameshaggis4434]

Literally the best performance of all time, any genre, any time, any place, words can not do justice.

[@williamwarren7774]

Mary brought that fire... I can imagine if she wouldve had a gospel choir backing her up omg that really wouldve brought the house down

[@NewTownKing01]

Still my favourite Jools Holland performance by far!! The Queen of Hip Hop Soul ladies and gentlemen.

[@ianrobson9601]

Only the cream appear on Joolz Holland

[@bernarddodd9788]

I remember playing this to my daughter when she was 10; i thought it would be a generic kitchen dance. Her mouth opened, she asked me to sit down and listen. She would often bang this out in her teens and her mates. A true soul song. Thank you Mary, for being a true part of our family soul.

[@ElviraCondomine]

Always come back to this. Gives me strength.

[@jjgbg222]

Can't help but cry when I watch this. Think of of me dear gone brother. No more pain bro. Love you.

[@jimbo6693]

God almighty you can feel the emotion in this performance. Hairs standing up on the back of my neck. Absolutely beautiful, soulful performance 💯. She drained her soul on this one. A true queen of soul music. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@karlatkinson4397]

That's one hell of a performance.

[@nictawandaful]

Mary & Fantasia are two of the most powerful soulful packed women of our time. This performance embodies heart and soul America needs. Beautifully sang🙌🏾and the music, background singers, stage presence♥️ love it always with Mary

[@charlenewilliams546]

Hands down the greatest performance by Mary J Blige.

[@lavernebell6274]

This song has been in my life for a long time. I need to hear it now and then to wake me up, to realise that I can live without pain. ❤

[@jamieb3071]

Holy smokes, her performance just rocked my soul.

[@FrankDohn]

Every time I get goosebumps and I'm nearly cryin' because this is 100 percent with every word and tone how I feel. It touches you directly in your heart in seconds the song starts

[@mustafakhaliqi4934]

Lots of love from Afghanistan 🇦🇫

[@carolynjanesutton4932]

I remember seeing this show. I had never heard Mary before. I couldn't take my eyes off her. This touched me so deeply. It still does. So real. Amazing. Thank you. 🌻.

[@robinmassenburg6691]

The best live performance ever!!!!!!

[@carolwilliams8840]

That is a testimony. 👐

[@SoRealDigital]

My uncle is the drummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@naomiwilcox5748]

She left it all on the stage!! You go gurl ❤️!!

[@jaiim1]

Goosebumps

[@mvelomt6015]

My goodness!! Ive never cried like this while watching a performance 😭😭😭😭😭😭 i loved it! So powerful

[@mosorio5575]

From time to time I come to check this performance out: it's not just a performance you put on as background music, she pulls you in and she delivered both a performance and her soul here. Just bare. Truly one of a kind, not a vocal diva per se but she's real in a way that I've rarely seen. Thank you for the upload.

[@paulr8879]

The best performance on Jules Holland show ever - challenge anyone to show me one better!

[@user-je8fi5uw3k]

When she says " i dont wanna cry no more " "and " i choose to win " i feel like crying. Im 32 years

[@Netflix999]

2024 and still magic

[@user-dj9hg3fd6h]

Just the best,incredible,love Mary just 100% quality ❤

[@user-jo5gc7mg2j]

🎉🎉🎉 although it's been 3 years ago that always will be my song go ahead and Mary J❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jules031056]

To all wannabes: watch and learn, then watch again and again …

[@lotuselise4432]

Percussionists are amazing.

[@popinjay3000]

I watched this 20 years ago..its never left me

[@Jessica-tt4ld]

This song still gets me in my feels

[@nomadcharter3691]

Irish guy with probably nothing in common with Mary J Blige but Jesus this song hits me every time I hear it and this performance is outrageous ,,

[@kellifrumento8992]

She's so classy and sharp. Queen

[@officialsistersidney]

This song, performance and vocals are so ridiculously dope.

[@user-tk5cw2my5q]

Unbelievable performance thank you Mary J Blige❤

[@martinneps9387]

Thank you so much for this long. It puts me in the place of both of my parents. My father passing with a 100%. Oxygen and me being able to speak to my mother and ask her nicely. Shirley, are you tired? She nodded her head and I told her nicely. Mom, go be with dad. So neither one of them are in any more pain. Thank you for this song. It really gets to my heart when I hear It. That makes me cry, but I know that they are not suffering.Thank you again god bless

[@domdawson7907]

Oct 2022, still incredible.

[@Timrobrus]

I remember watching this when it was first shown and being totally blown away. I still am. ‘Family Affair’ from the same show is almost as good too

[@gracemuzzic]

Best performance ever🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@crispmom]

This is such a gut-wrenching, powerful performance! And there's so much energy in that room that the drummer nearly comes flying out of his seat at about the 3:37 minute mark.

[@shirleybertin9686]

Fantastic performance

[@shawngixxer]

50 year old guy sitting in my car trying to keep it together, Love you Mary

[@samreynolds3789]

Salaam! HOW ya DOING? May ALLAAH GUIDE you to ISLAM & PEACE ! Let IT GO !

[@d0cn0tes]

The musicians, background singers, along with a well written song by James Harris & Terry Lewis, and, of course, the magnificent, soulful voice of Mary J Blige--Brilliant !!!!

[@tomennis7414]

Hits Deep 🙏

[@saulberg5247]

What a performance........

[@whisperdavis8830]

Omg most amazing performance ever

[@neshay9641]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vandaangellozzi1990]

Gorgeous woman, I absolutely love Mary and her music. Such a great artist.

[@jimmysavage9061]

Agreed. Legend

[@nikkiw6099]

I have never seen this video....damn man....beyond talented,beautiful,moving,god bless you mary.

[@cassandrawalsh4421]

Such a inspirational powerful performance ❤

[@maelyaallo4993]

no more pain no more drama 🙏👊 such a prayer

[@christinecauseimanevilcar4073]

I cry everytime

[@lavenderfae8585]

I mean, ABSOLUTE QUEEN!!!!! Can you feel that passion? I remember seeing this when it aired on TV and I was just mesmerised. WOWZERS ❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevecjazz]

Been looking for this for years. THANK YOU!!!. she blew the roof off