Music icon Mary J. Blige talks learning to thank and praise herself

Music icon Mary J. Blige joins Hoda & Jenna in Studio 1A to talk about her recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, new music in the works, bringing the 3rd annual Strength of A Woman Festival and Summit to New York City and more.
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[@DavidRichardson95]

The most consistent with music, fashion, style, and grace.

[@Only1QueenOfEverything]

I agree! 👑🫶🏽

[@asteryohannes2872]

Yes Lord ! she looks soo good!

[@BubbleMix-96]

She always looks fly

[@user-qe6xt4yg2f]

Always Fabulous..love 💘 Mary.

[@moniquehildwein3106]

Super Dupa Fly Mary can dress but she always look unhappy which is sad . She looks tired & over worked too

[@CarlaLinton-pj5jn]

Carla Linton. My Black Hip Hop Soul Sista Mary J. Blogs is so fly.

[@crichards6489]

Doing the Capricorns proud

[@erictheisen3203]

She's looking fabulous like music superstar Mary J. Blige!

[@whatsupwithdjpodcast]

Go, Mary! You are amazing!

[@MuniiBagRose]

I can honestly say I love her❤

[@Deveal2014]

I love Mary J Bilge ❤ Make sure you all vote for her ! Rock and Roll hall of fame induction

[@LewisComeaux]

Mary doesn't never disappoint style & music is and will always be number 1

[@salyol7]

Never give up on true love it may come unexpectedly

[@kimessex4011]

AMEN AMEN AMEN SWEETHEART ❤😉❤

[@lisalove4183]

I have been a Mary J Blige fan from day one. Proud of you Queen 👑❤

[@drudd6930]

Jenna's enthusiasm is so sweet. She's really a fan

[@marvintillis8068]

Thank you so much for your music, it has really changed our lives.

[@ldmorrison89]

The My Life album, really got me through a rough patch in my young life. I have and will always be her #1 fan!! I love you Mary J.

[@kimessex4011]

AMEN AMEN AMEN SWEETIE ❤

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

Queen of Hip-Hop!!! I adore Mary since What's the 411!!❤❤❤ Her trials and obstacles that she has tackled shows how strong and confident she is. BIG UP TO YOU, MARY!!!❤❤❤❤

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts!

[@udokanmaogbonna387]

R&b soul queen I have so much respect for her ❤💎🎥

[@sheilawoodz]

Transcending generations... Legend!!! Been loving Mary J since the 90's 💖🙏🏼✨

[@reemcfall]

I love all this for Mary! She so deserves all that’s Good in her life! 💐👑🙏🏽🧡

[@tania0070]

I love me some MJB!!!!!❤

[@cyreiogreene7383]

I love my mary ❤ such a great interview.

[@cherylmcleod1547]

Happy for her she loves herself that's it she got it can't nobody tear her apart anymore...no mo pain no mo drama...proud of her happy for her now she is actually living life her way with herself...I heard she found a new mate

[@jarenayounger5929]

My Boo looks Amazing❤️❤️ Been a fan since '92, she keep glowing up, love it😍

[@genghiskhan5158]

You obviously have never seen her without makeup on 😮

[@boskobells1175]

Mary j blige is the queen of hip hop soul

[@gloriaday6360]

Wonderful interview with MJB. She is someone to watch. I enjoy just listening to her encouraging interviews. She's is a very hard-working lady just like her Mom, who set an excellent example for her and her sisters to follow. I'm glad MJB is legit in her efforts to help other up coming artist and want them to be successful. She don't seem to be trying to attach negative strings to people like other artists that are in the news media for what they may have done years ago. Those artists' bad strings have come back to haunt them. Keep up the good works, Mary. Keep doing good, and it will come back to you. 😊😊

[@stellathompson2835]

LOVE LOVE AND LOVE. IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU MARY . KEEP GOING 😊

[@lorenspagnuolo6892]

I love her humility. She is a talented, peaceful warrior, highly connected.

[@missmo-be7636]

Love MJB ❤❤❤ and yes she stays fly!!!!

[@junenichols5435]

Mary don’t have to compete with Cher or any singer.she is amazingly. What a voice! Love her!

[@remembereasyful]

Mary J Bliges True Soul Power has guided us all, in Strength & Beauty. Good Morning Gorgeous 😌 You Are 🤲🙏🏼

[@stylzgohardvip]

Mary Look good too ❤❤ THIS DEEE MOST HAPPIEST I HV EVER SEEN HER AND I BEEN A FAN SINCE I WAZ A TEEN !!!

[@drudd6930]

I love this incredible woman. She's truly a wonderful example of womanhood. She's beautiful and has endured so much with grace

[@B_ready4671]

I 💛 her look...Hall Of Fame 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾..Im a fan 4 life..and her dressing room bet'not be a mess!

[@kristin8270]

😂😂😂 yeah it better be clean and prine for a Queen

[@Nothingsfakehere]

Mary! Mary! Mary!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lionheart4440]

I love you Mary J. Blige. Thank you for this interview. It was so dope you got real personal you look beautiful amazing. Just like you always have. I’ve always been one of you’re number one number one fans. This was good to see you. God bless you.

[@bobbierobertson585]

I love Mary J she has a humble spirit

[@msc.s7016]

Being a inspiration to a many generation of women God gave you a crown and you are wearing it well.

[@mistatwo27]

Someone remind Mary that she is an ICON... and can stand beside any of the other artists she mentioned.

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Love Her🤗💕💕

[@user-up2vs8xv1x]

She is Fabulous Keeping it Real 💕🙏

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Me 2❤

[@ProfitableTechnology88]

YES INDEED...CONGRATULATIONS ICONIC MARY J BLIGE...WELL DESERVED🖖🏼👏🏿🌞🌟🌻🕊💖...

[@nitaatkinson4707]

The way I love Mary, my fave!

[@toniarollock3421]

Still rock this album, I laugh , cry every single time I listen

[@hadiyyahjenkins]

I love Mary! Always Beautiful! Always Real! I’ve seen how she started and she stayed so consistent.

[@indigosky22]

Mary looks amazing and beautiful wow her skin is ageless!

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Queen Mary. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾

[@TaliWho9]

💐 Everything word... I'm glad to be in the same company as her: SELF LOVE‼️💖💖💖💖💖

[@kjohnsonallen5428]

Congratulations Mary . You got me through a lot of storms in my life . Bless you sista ❤🎉

[@MsDisneylandlover]

I love her hair ❤

[@LisaMariesmile]

Yesss I love me some Mary. Thank you for all works in music for it has reached me and many others. Real talk! Celebrate Strength of Women

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Mary J. such a blessed woman and real human. Survived so much, elevated, still fly, so beautiful. Mary J thank you for being you.

[@Wezy5151]

I'm proud of you too Mary. Your voice iconic.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

MARY J. BLIGE SO GREAT ON TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA !!!!

[@authenticdiva2075]

Yes Ms.Blige you owe yourself a thank you! I’m in a place right now where I am falling back in love with myself. It feels so good. ❤

[@RobertSmith-rj9md]

Been a Fan for years, Mary you are Amazing xx

[@coryswain4260]

Beautiful Fabolous Queen 👑💃💐♥️💛💜

[@reginawhite2536]

Beautiful lady ❤️

[@MsDisneylandlover]

I love her music ❤

[@merlikamitchel2557]

Luv u Mary.

[@SandraWAsumu]

What a wonderful woman. Mary J. Blige!!! We love you dear

[@reginacarter1880]

I love you Mary J Blige you are my favorite singer, ❤

[@camillewright7914]

Love Mary. Still Fly, still here

[@thandimathuloe4538]

My favorite 💓💓

[@susanteller7046]

One of the most pure, raw, powerful Godly voices in the music industry. Congratulations Mary J.. You are the living proof. God bless you always and forever 😇❤🙏✨💫🫶. Will you please sign the up and coming female rapper from Portland, Wynne, to your label? Trust me, she is fierce.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

I love MJB❤

[@buffalosoldier4045]

Salute mary love always been your fan from day one

[@soniaperigord2327]

Love u Mary❤

[@samjohnson9742]

Over time she won me over.

[@MarcellaThompson-ku4kn]

I love ❤ mary j especially her music and she's from the project like me god bless her rock on queen 👑 XOXO XOXO

[@ChristopherWilliams-eh6zs]

Congratulations Mary 🎇 👏👏👏👏

[@frankbonanno3576]

Jenna great Leg show Keep it coming

[@Probateprepnow]

❤❤❤Mary

[@hopemccloud5125]

Goooooo Mary!😘😘😘

[@jackiesandy6506]

I love you, Mary J. You know I love your music it makes me want to dance. Just fine, whooo .❤

[@jermainetuggle5459]

❤❤❤

[@giggles0145]

Look Mary may have went through but she gone keep herself together! Yes, Ma'am

[@SoWiTTy145]

Yup💯

[@swisschoklate736]

LIVING LEGEND

[@terrywalker2437]

Whoever does her wigs is amazingly talented.

[@dianemartinez3]

Her own record label.Yes good for you girl

[@darrylmathews7783]

Still in the game!

[@NuNuisme5]

I just loooooooove ❤ me some MJB. God knew what he was doing when he created her 🙏🏽

[@shawanavanhorn]

❤❤❤❤

[@shellylove3317]

Mary I love you! ❤️ Facts! Brooklyn is in the house! Mary my daughter have a lot of talent!! she's a upcoming R&b artist from Brooklyn! 😁 Her performer name is Sha.V she's on KZbin she's on all social media!

[@authenticdiva2075]

Yes Ms.Blige you are speaking truth! ✍🏽I believe in love for myself, I’m not going to let a bad relationship stop me from having a good life or romance! I’m not going to let my past hold me back from receiving love and giving love!

[@Earthangel11179]

Pls come to canada

[@SADtv_]

☀️💛

[@daishaherring2765]

Love her SO MUCH!!❤❤😂🎉🎉😊😢😢😅😢😅🎉😂😮😂😮

[@robinwhitfield8161]

❤❤🥰❤

[@zanobiaj1019]

🙌🏽🖤🙌👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🏆

[@jacquelinebrown1287]

Mary God Blessed you and you Deserve It Thank You 😊😅😂❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@Ei-3.]

😇🙏😇

[@Reneedaboss]

A little disappointed that they didn't know My Life wasn't her debut album. MJB❤

[@Zee-mu1zj]

...Not great research on their part- If they were o.g fans, they'd know

[@tiffanyrose8810]

Hi Mary j Blige when are gonna bring out another song like family affair single because the song deserves a sequel to it its was my favorite song in high school.

[@CarlaLinton-pj5jn]

Carla Linton. My Black Hip Hop Soul Sista Mary J. Blogs need to love her self and praise her self.

[@joannlamonica8067]

BEAUTIFUL. LADY. VERY VERY HUGE TALENT!!!!! Is her mom still alive. JoANN. LAMONICA. AMERICA. 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

[@jackiepeavy5505]

Yea I'm my friend and I love me. 🤣

[@puamanaohana]

💖✌️☀️🖖💞✌️☀️🤙💙

[@aliettienne2907]

It is not okay to speak lustfully about a woman who is not your wife but I believe it is okay to acknowledge how Mary J Blige's beauty is still illuminating at her current age. Her beauty still glows brightly!.... ❤😎💯💪🏿👍🏿

[@authenticdiva2075]

Come one come all! 🎉❤

[@ginasmith5488]

I really respect Mary J Blige. In my mind I feel like I'm supposed to be friends with Mary.

[@StopthePRESS537]

Mary so need a clothing line

[@mamadouaziza2536]

I bet Mary didn't complain about her dressing room

[@TyroneClark-bu7ml]

mary j blige looks so good omg