In the early 1990s, a young Mary from Yonkers, New York, would emerge as the voice of a generation, blending raw emotion with soulful melodies to create a sound that would define contemporary R&B.

For nearly four decades, Mary J. Blige has delivered generational songs that served as the soundtrack of our lives. While many of her records were special, it was her fourth studio album, ...

Mary J. Blige’s stop in Newark Sunday was a shared night of gratitude between a prolific performer and her fans. The R&B icon’s “For My Fans” tour comprised four costume changes, an extensive stage ...

On March 16, 2025, Mary J. Blige graced the stage of the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN, as part of her For My Fans Tour. The tour, following the release of her latest album, Gratitude, served ...

For more than three decades, Mary J. Blige has reigned as the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, blending raw vulnerability with streetwise swagger to redefine contemporary R&B. With nine Grammy Awards ...

After Mary J. Blige married, she got all happy on us. No more drugs. No more drinking. No more drama. And the scariest part about that? She wasn't afraid to testify to love on a slew of songs on her ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today we revisit a blockbuster R&B comeback record from 2005, an ...