Mary J. Blige On Super Bowl, New Album, Shares Rare Stories On Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Diddy, + More!

Fresh off of her Superbowl Halftime show performance Sunday (2/13), the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige sits down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss a variety of things and share some stories.
She opens up about a variety of topics including the meaning behind her album, her Super Bowl performance, thoughts on dating, being an actress, how she got her moniker, and shared rare stories on Jay-Z Biggie, Diddy, George Michael, 50 Cent, Method Man, and more!!
Her album 'Good Morning Gorgeous' is available now.
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[@ChessNotCheckersTV]

Imagine music without Mary J. Blige...Not a world I want to partake in. Mary is one of the most impactful artists in our lifetime. I love the fact Mary mentions prayer, self-love, strength, pain and motivation in her interviews. Realness over everything. Props and much love to MJB!

[@emilyjake1000]

I disagree with you. What impact has she made? She might be a talented performer but she is not all that. In fact I bet if I asked a crowded room full of diverse people from all walks of life to name one song she sang over half could not answer me. I don't agree with all the sensationalism these days over everything.

[@tdhatcher25]

@@emilyjake1000 please sir stop the hate bye bye u trolling.take yo but on

[@tdhatcher25]

@@emilyjake1000 and another thing she may not be a healer for the whole world but she's a healer for so many wtf it's so many people can relate thousands of people so that's what matter's.

[@emilyjake1000]

@@tdhatcher25 no hate just stating the obvious

[@calculus8219]

100%. 💖

[@KCNwokoye]

Mary J is a healer full of love and I'm glad she's using her healing powers to heal herself as much as she's helped others heal.

[@MsMGreen777]

That's the message. People been talking trash about her opening up about her finances, but not looking into the lesson, the vulnerable side of telling the world about something so personal.

[@tdhatcher25]

@@MsMGreen777 This very thing that she is speaking of it's so many that can relate so i doubt is people are trashing her over her situation

[@nataliegraham3287]

Amen

[@walterwhite3143]

@@MsMGreen777 what is she healing from?

[@kingofcomments1917]

One of the most important takeaways I took from this is that Mary j blige is in her 50s ( looks beautiful btw ) and she’s still learning . We need to teach everybody about mental health and self love .🙏🏽

[@1_South_Business_Services]

Nobody can speak badly about this woman. She been through so much and still standing strong. Praying with you to complete your journey in Love Peace and Joy. You don't owe anyone anything Mary, you don't have to ever explain yourself ever again in life. #CANT KEEP A GOOD WOMAN DOWN💯

[@pambeforethestorm9784]

This comment says it All 💯💯💎

[@calculus8219]

Mary J's humble, yet edifying testimony was a beautiful thing to behold. May she truly find the love️ that she deserves in the form of a soul mate. God bless her.

[@bsquare5665]

Agreed kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXu4pnesn95ljpY

[@TheShai17]

The more she continues to see and fully love herself she’ll find someone to reflect that. I relate and rooting for her 💚💚💚

[@iiamlenora6505]

Well said seriously love Mary

[@sp-404hypnodiqsoundjunkie8]

She already had him with K.C., somehow she phukced that up.

[@perfectlyflawedbornsinner1774]

Mary's story is still being written, and she's grown tremendously Good,Bad, etc. she will always be my A1 from Day 1

[@SHEABUDDHA]

I love her smiles today. She owns her legacy more than she ever did. No more being humble. Thank you Mary. 🖤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹

[@mekabnmeka4870]

Yes as she should!!! I love it

[@gracie99999]

humility is there for its own reason not to impress

[@liveyourlife1777]

@@gracie99999 Exactly. I think the commentator meant no more downplaying herself and owning her success. I hope anyway.

[@kaysayondadaily]

No matter what she goes through she always physically look so perfect! I’ve never seen one bad photo nor footage of this woman! She’s the definition of Strength!! Love Mary…❤️❤️❤️

[@knwashington]

Mary has been through so much, she’s absolutely right about what you tell people in the beginning. You have to be careful! People will use those same things to hurt you later. I’m glad she got out of that situation! 💜

[@taysliick]

I just love Mary being unapologetically in her truth of transparency 💯

[@mayoking2352]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ_Ei5prrcdga8k

[@b-citydakingnyc9469]

She did da damn thang on that Superbowl halftime..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️💜,her new album,GMG is fire..

[@wnfrdwnstn]

Mary is definitely New York!! Everything about her is New York. ❤️😘🎉

[@angholloway5091]

Agreed

[@sheluvharvey7758]

I work at an elite store in Beverly Hills and I had the pleasure of meeting Queen Mary J Blige years ago and she was so humble, she wasn't all made up she was just her beautiful self, very quiet and mysterious at the same time! I 1000% respect and love this queen because she got me through some rough times, just like another queen Fantasia did!🙏

[@wnfrdwnstn]

Every time Mary is on these shows - the interviewers fan out. It’s cute to see them in awe..

[@mahoganidiamond]

Especially Ebro, he does NOT give this energy to everybody.

[@rrealjuliuss]

I love this woman so much. A true living legend man.

[@gracie99999]

great person

[@ChocolateDrop_Official]

She is actually the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul

[@DesTiny-tc7ts]

Queen of Hip Hop R&B Soul 💚✨

[@chyna3032]

I absolutely love EVERYTHING about her. She inspires me, her music inspires me. I pray I one day meet her!

[@javonnawinfield5187]

🗣 yess me too

[@di4085]

Also! She holds nothing back and people can relate to her struggles.

[@parisannan]

She literally doesn’t age. Love her! 🥺👸🏾💕💕

[@greenmatrix30seven]

Youre quite right. She doesn’t. She looked absolutely stunning at the super bowl.

[@chynasshafritos]

I went to Mary’s concert when she came out and I am extremely proud of her and her journey. May god continue to bless her and that god brings her the person who is her soulmate

[@debrajames3865]

I saw her in New York back in 1994. Mary has an amazing soul.

[@designermarket6334]

Honestly growing up I didn’t look at Halle and the rest of them girls as Beautiful. Mary was our Beautiful. Her whole face was goals her style was iconic. Every girl wanted to be her. She is aging so beautifully and has one of the best bodies in the industry. She was our idol. I absolutely love the new album ♥️

[@jayc5756]

Most ppl did though. It is what it is

[@designermarket6334]

@@jayc5756 how you going to tell me what I experienced growing up. Wow you ppl are crazy 😭😭😭😭 Not one of friends ever said they wanted to look like Halle or be like Halle growing up. She was not on our radar.I’m telling you MY EXPERIENCE.I love Halle but she didn’t inspire me in no way.

[@jayc5756]

@@designermarket6334 TF?? I NEVER Said what you seen or how you grew up dude. TF? I Said MOST PEOPLE Did. Not you or anybody you knew did. TF? You ok bruh??

[@jayc5756]

@@designermarket6334 And my fault, I was talking from a man's perspective...from an attraction standpoint. I guess I got confused. Np. All I was saying is that a lot of men thought that they were very beautiful. I thought they were aight...but thats just me.

[@Divinenubian]

She is gorgeous and a beautiful soul. She will continue to always be blessed. She finally understands her assignment , 51 yrs later. I didn't understand mine either until I was 50. God bless her 🙏 ❤

[@ppurple9320]

33:30 "Mary you my sister in my head". I been saying that for the last 30 years like me and her about to go for a coffee anyday now. Love love love her.

[@RitaForteLive]

Everytime a new question gets asked, Mary literally looks as if she is sincerely curious to what the question might be. I love it. Majorly humble spirit. 🙌🏾

[@renegadetherapper]

Her message is so important and this is a perfect example of how music and the artist behind it can be better therapy than actual therapy is…. I’m amazed. Also how in the Hell could she not see herself as gorgeous…. She’s stunning

[@kj7682]

Nah, if you need therapy, go to therapy. The music can definitely be a buffer if that’s what you need. I agree with everything else

[@nardybernard8363]

Mary skin is on glow 🌟😍

[@joeficent50tvreactions71]

I love Mary J. Anytime I see her it brings smiles to my face. She has gone through a lot but she don’t even know how much she means to the world. Am so happy she’s happy now. She deserves better. She’s a legend, let’s give her flowers ❤️❤️❤️

[@moneymoneygang6395]

No cap

[@kisha4040]

I see Mary. I click.

[@sunshined823]

❤️♏️❤️ Mary J Blige ! I see Nothing but A BUTTERFLY 🦋 I remember back in the day where, Mary J interviews were so intense for her. She was timid & Now it’s just simply Beautiful to see her Growth 🦋❤️

[@damonn911]

Laura’s smile looking at Mary makes me happy

[@trayshana]

Mary J is indeed G O R G E O U S inside and out. Happy she's embracing her beauty and thanks for an awesome interview HOT 97.

[@bsquare5665]

The queen 👑 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXu4pnesn95ljpY

[@devantethedcguyreactstoo252]

As a 90s baby this is refreshing to see Mary doing her thing still…till this day, she like a aunty I grew up with, so I respect her and her music is amazing and needed for women or anyone feeling like the chips are stacked against them.

[@davidjohnson7264]

That "My Life" album is not an album, its therapy. #classic #MJB

[@mahoganidiamond]

I was raised on MJB, my mother played My Life RELENTLESSLY! I was finally able to see her in concert in Dallas and the show she puts on is amazing! I’ve cried with her watching her sing No More Drama and it’s amazing to me that her career is still very much alive today and that the same music my mom listened to in those hard times, I have to fall back on today WITH some new Mary energy to put on top of that. LIFELONG FAN HERE! You’re loved deeply Mary.

[@briangant5134]

LEGEND PERIOD!!!!!! MJB IS THE ULTIMATE ICON!!!!!!!

[@willforeverpubg4235]

She definitely earn the titles of legend and Icon.

[@PIMPIN233]

She did her thing at the Super Bowl Halftime show!

[@pamelataylor8947]

Yes she did have always gave great performances

[@ayyubfaiyaz3368]

Ive always loved Mary J Blige. She's the reason why, when I was a kid, I started listening to R & B out the speakers. I use to use only headphones to listen to R & B.

[@PraiseFlagsBanners]

Ebro expressing how much he loves and appreciates Mary is how we all feel. She’s our American treasure.

[@gloriaday6360]

I love love love Mary's interviews. I love listening to her express herself. You can see that she is real. No pretending. She is a genuine down to earth person even though she is in this wonderful position. I love the fact that her music is good clean R&B sprinkled with hip hop. She is all about class. I appreciate being able to listen to her music and actually understand what is being said. I love the collaborations with so many good artist. Mary is like one giant 🌹 that keeps blooming. The more she blooms the more wonderful surprises are released. I am just really happy for her. And she really does make you feel like you know her. Even if you can't just walk up to her and hug her or have a conversation she makes you feel like you could. She has a wonderful attitude about everything and about how to deal with people who did her wrong. And it is true that you can't go forward if you always looking back and holding a grudge. Mary is blasting full speed ahead. This is Gloria from Hammond Indiana. Just being sooooo happy for Mary.

[@demarkusallison4311]

Mary J been my crush since elementary school.. 1994

[@t-rockluxury9862]

Yes. Mary.J is amazingly beautiful , humble & understanding of human nature along with distraction. Thank You for your time and energy ❣️🎭🎬

[@shahawndonaldson9674]

Every album Mary recorded is a masterpiece,best believe I'm going to get this album also.

[@thesonofdaniel8065]

Mary seems HAPPY....and I love seeing it!!

[@RG-sh4cp]

Mary J Blige is so beautiful inside and out!

[@tawanah7177]

Yeeess Mary!!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 Since I was about 9 (40 now), Mary has always been all that.

[@bferg99]

You can see in their eyes how much they respect her

[@drea4360]

Thank you Mary for just speaking your truth so many of us suffer in silence 🙏🏽

[@SuperBlessedKing]

Mary J. Blige is beautiful. So talented and beautiful. She performed with the super team in my home state of California for the 2022 Super Bowl and we won the Super Bowl in 2022. 🏈💙💛

[@brianmorris2847]

1

[@christenford3864]

Congrats to the Rams .. It was a helluva game

[@travpowell1986]

I have been a Mary J Blige fan since 91, love all her albums… there are self helps albums for me. Everyone loves MY LIFE album and it is a great album. My favorite albums from her are Share My World, Mary, Growing Pains, The BreakThrough and Love and Life. Those albums excluding the Breakthrough are slept on albums but they had some beautiful gems on them. Also add No More Drama to the mix

[@chanelporter1110]

My opinion, " WHATS THE 411 & MY LIFE" was her best album. I was 16 when that album drop.

[@pjw1980]

Share my world has some of her best works I think

[@pjw1980]

Share my world has some of her best works I think

[@snobbypolitics7792]

6:40 “You don’t have to suffer anymore because I got this now.” Damn! That was deep! ❤️

[@crystalmason829]

Loving yourself could take a lifetime....seriously u can be your worst enemy and your only friend. So many people resonate with her she is an open book good bad come rain nor shine...we been on the journey with her!!!

[@lorrieroy9269]

I've watched Mary since the beginning of her career and I think she is a wonderful performer and I'm sorry that she's been through such hurt and heartache. We've all been there and believe me I feel your pain. I basically went through exactly the same thing and its devastating, I'm still trying to get over it. Keep going beautiful girl, you will prevail....

[@colleenwadley]

i love Queen Mary. I can tell the interviewers really love her. They're honored to be in her presence and know her history. Awesome interview ❤

[@ciarajohnson7673]

I Love Mary J. Blige even more!!! She is my inspiration!!!!!!

[@sommercunningham2008]

Love you Mary, always have and I always will. Your music has saved many lives❤️

[@daniellemorrison7933]

This is why I LOVE HER...she is an inspiration to me. Good Morning Gorgeous. Mad love for super Bowl performance

[@onthemoney8356]

If you don't love Mary J. Blige I don't know what to say. The woman is beautiful in everyway a person can be.

[@bridgetwilson6080]

Love Mary J. Always so proud of her such a Beautiful Lady . Always was truthful talk so real about her life .Now Mary is going strength So So Proud of her.

[@sharonhart3858]

I got nothing but love for the Queen 👑 So beautiful, talented, smart and humble, such a survivor. God bless you Mary🙏🏽

[@regice5650]

Mary is the piece the hood sees early in the morning. When no one’s out but the store owners opening up and the delivery man dropping off products to the store. the sun coming up shining through the windows. We all know that feeling if you’ve been there. Unfortunately the day moves on and reality sets in.

[@moebetterblues2744]

I just love her!!! MJB forever. I mean this woman resonates so many qualities that everyone can learn from. Humility. Strength. Kindness. Genuine. Class. Real. Sincere. The list goes on. So talented. So grateful she has shared her talent with the world. Much love and gratitude to you Queen. (And excellent interview.....covered so much).

[@weddletina777]

Mary J. could sing the phone book and make it sound hip! She’s a natural! Raw talent like Mary’s is difficult to emulate. Can’t wait to hear more…

[@Sheisbrittanyy]

I’m a yung woman that uses Mary j’s music for therapy when I’m going through bad times with people in my circle I use her songs to stop me from feeling like I’m not worth anything

[@kahkah4687]

Me tooo🥰 she is literally the sound track of my entire life. She has helped me rediscover myself.

[@Sheisbrittanyy]

@@kahkah4687 awwww 😁💖

[@broncosstampede494]

Had The Pleasure Of Seeing Her Live In Denver For The Season Kick-off After My Broncos Won The Super Bowl In 2017....BEST SHOW I'VE EVER SEEN!!

[@sleepingchannel8315]

The patriots won the super bowl that year they beat the falcons

[@broncosstampede494]

@@sleepingchannel8315 I Know She Did The 2016 NFL Kickoff Party In Denver After We Won The Super Bowl In 2015.

[@donnaparker8945]

Yesss congratulations Mary J ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯

[@myesiapouncey9982]

Mary!!💙

[@preme_95]

Mary is the Queen of Hiphop R&B. Salute 💯🎊💕🎊💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@calig2349]

THank you Queen Mary for doing "no Drama" the world needed it for sure. She is definitely Gorgeous n doing her thing, Longevity!

[@gifi11]

Saying Mary is a legend is an understatement. Her catalog is innssaanneee.

[@hechpee]

Mary ....Ageless she is 50s goals

[@mmoody4967]

I'm SO glad Mary J came to Hot 97 and didn't just hit up the typical radio shows. I prefer Hot 97s interviews over many others❤🥰❤

[@unkwn13275]

The shoe would be better without Ebro

[@darkskinwhite]

she went to the rest of them too loll

[@LP.Experience]

Love you Mary, fan for life.

[@mboaten8657]

The Queen!!! Love this woman.

[@kaytre9478]

I Concur, A Queen she is most definitely.

[@nr30199]

Always admired the honesty of my girl Mary Jane.

[@darla8726]

Mary is a true Queen. She is humble and just beautiful. You can't keep a good woman down. God bless you Mary and may you continue to receive the desires of your heart.

[@luciousbattlecat2618]

MJB, I remember when she first came out with the boots, mini skirt,and the jersey...I was 15 and in love!

[@4103MAC]

MJB is awesome. Her music has carried me through single motherhood, a bad marriage, domestic violence, and the the phoenix rising from the ashes...divorce, single motherhood again, going back to school, career, ...I love you, MJB. Use your story to help others...you are a blessing.

[@StephanieA1208]

"My Life", "No More Drama", are very important for helping us, but please add "Strength Of A Women"... From the first song until the last song on that album is very therapeutic. I keep the C.D. in my player in the car since it first came out. Thank you Mary!!!! Love you since DAY 1!!!! REAL LOVE!!!❤❤❤❤👑

[@amandabuller8627]

Mary is a beautiful person inside and outside. The Halftime show was Legendary. Thank you

[@seanbartholomew7749]

My fave female artist of all times ❤️

[@Didditmusic]

Mary J. A Queen!

[@loreygray9956]

My ringtone on my phone says “Hello Gorgeous” and it is so empowering

[@onslaughtretired6340]

I am happy to have lived and listened to singers like Mary J Whitney Luther Levert. What a great life it has been.

[@ScottThePisces]

Hearing that Jay Z dropped Mary J Blige $10k in a brown paper bag to record Can't Knock The Hustle was a gem in Hip Hop history right here.

[@monroelarue]

Love her, she is such a beautiful woman inside and out. ❤️

[@bransonbelcher4931]

Mary J. Blige is still going strong 💪 and a living legend in the r&b hip-hop music 🎶🎼🎵 industry and also in her whole entire career! Mary J. Blige inspired everyone! Mary J. Blige music 🎶🎼🎵 is also inspired everyone

[@willzncube4386]

Mary's hair and skin 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jayboydakid8299]

I ❤️ Mary J Blige. I still remember watching her real luv music video before school on mtv when I was a kid!

[@staceydobbins5487]

MJB!!!!!❤❤❤❤ Absolutely love her humility and truth. 💙❤

[@viviblackmage2326]

I’m just here to comment. Mary can dance. Don’t play yourself.

[@nakiatillman8981]

Right she got that Mary Swaaag and it’s beautiful ❤️

[@Ambitiousmillie]

Period!

[@sharonhart3858]

Factz

[@miss_priss4886]

LOL, exactly

[@CarlaRFowler]

I’ve always loved Mary since 411… such an inspiration… I’m so proud ♥️♥️♥️

[@jeffpeterson2012]

Mary is such a beautiful SOUL. Such a deep endearing person who has so much talent and so much class. One Man should not define such an amazing person negatively because he has major issues. Millions of Men would have traded places with him in Second and he didn't appreciate what treasure he had. Forget the fame forget the money I adore her heart; her vulnerable side, her strength, her deep soul; her imagination, her style. I would live in a cardboard box and kiss the ground she walks on.

[@kamrynetia5835]

Joyce Meyer books are so helpful and encouraging

[@aprilchoyce7588]

MY LIFE is a healing album! One of my favorite albums of all time.

[@blessed1ne]

Love this woman. An MJB biopic would be everything. Somebody make it happen!

[@lisalove4183]

Thank you Mary J❤️ I love myself and it was hard work to get here. Keep being Strong & Wise 👑

[@Keshawn30]

I Love Mary J 💙She A Beautiful Woman,Very Classy,Humble And A True OG In The Game 🖤✊🏾

[@feliciawhitehead312]

This was an AWESOME DAME VIDEO plus interview. They asked all the right questions. She is a BEAUTIFUL, STRONG and COURAGEOUS WOMAN!! I will love my fellow CAPRICORN SISTER FOR LIFE. Everything takes time and she’s doing what she has to do to be true to herself. MS. MARY J. BLIGE THE PREMIERE QUEEN OF HIP HOP SOUL AND R&B………Much love my sister.💯

[@CinCity-gi1sb]

I just love Mary J Blige so much she is just this amazingly beautiful soul just a blessing!!! Hale to the 👑!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤️

[@janetmoore9678]

Super great interview...We LOVE MARY

[@grandmaAnnaa]

I sooo love you Mary in im grateful to say your songs bought me through some hard storms bby in im still fighting but it gets better keep being beautiful keep learning living in growing for you in also putting out that fire for your fans stay blessed bby ❤ ♥ 💖 bmore in the building 💪 💪 💪 💪

[@akebaberrien1809]

Mary in her season them seeds she has planted and sung about are rooting and growing and blossoming clearly I love it she’s my sister in my head and my favorite always👑🖤