<p id=”par-1_54″>The <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/hip-hop/”>Queen of R&B</a> is looking gorgeous in her 53rd year. <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/meaning-behind-mary-j-blige-iconic-debut-album.html/”>Mary J. Blige</a> has been stepping out lately to promote her Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit, which will take place May 10-12 in New York City. As she spreads the word, the “What’s the 411?” singer looks strong and lean herself.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large is-resized” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high” width=”2133″ height=”1200″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=1024&h=576&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Wearing a black gown, Mary J. Blige speaks onstage during The 6th Annual URBAN ONE HONORS” class=”wp-image-3636469″ style=”width:1200px” srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg 2133w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=640&h=360 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=768&h=432 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=1024&h=576 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=1536&h=864 1536w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=2048&h=1152 2048w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=620&h=350 620w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=300&h=169 300w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=200&h=113 200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=902&h=507 902w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-URBAN-ONE-HONORS.jpg?w=107&h=60 107w” sizes=”(max-width: 2133px) 100vw, 2133px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Mary J. Blige onstage at URBAN ONE HONORS: Best In Black on January 20, 2024 | 1st photo: Derek White/Getty Images for TV One; 2nd photo: Prince Williams/WireImage</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-2_51″>The last time hip-hop fans saw Blige was at the Urban One Honors: Best in Black in late January. The nine-time Grammy Award winner received the 2024 Entertainment Icon during the special ceremony. She <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/mary-j-blige-iconic-style-in-the-90s-came-from-1-person.html/”>wore elbow-length gloves</a> and a skintight black gown that emphasized her curves as she accepted the honor.</p>
<p id=”par-3_57″>“I want to do something I’ve never done before in my life and never thought I could ever do, and that is say ‘thank you’ to myself,” she stated before pausing (via <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/C3y7qcJozqo/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Majic</a>). “I’m not ‘gon cry … I want to thank myself for having the fortitude to wake up and say, ‘Let go and let God.’”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large is-resized” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” width=”2133″ height=”1200″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=1024&h=576&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Singer Mary J. Blige arrives at CBS studios in NYC wearing a patent leather jacket and shorts” class=”wp-image-3636448″ style=”width:1200px” srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg 2133w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=640&h=360 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=768&h=432 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=1024&h=576 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=1536&h=864 1536w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=2048&h=1152 2048w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=620&h=350 620w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=300&h=169 300w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=200&h=113 200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=902&h=507 902w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=107&h=60 107w” sizes=”(max-width: 2133px) 100vw, 2133px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Mary J. Blige on March 6, 2024 in NYC | MEGA/GC Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-4_64″>After an emotional and rewarding start to 2024, Blige was back in black on March 6 as she entered studios to promote her Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit. The “Family Affair” <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/celebrity-style/”>singer wore</a> a crocodile patent jacket and matching shorts with gold buttons. She pulled her blonde hair back into a high bun and showed off her gorgeous legs with sheer hosiery.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large is-resized” id=”emb-3″><img decoding=”async” width=”2133″ height=”1200″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=1024&h=576&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Singer Mary J. Blige arrives at CBS studios in NYC wearing a patent leather jacket and shorts” class=”wp-image-3636449″ style=”width:1200px” srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg 2133w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=640&h=360 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=768&h=432 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=1024&h=576 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=1536&h=864 1536w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=2048&h=1152 2048w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=620&h=350 620w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=300&h=169 300w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=200&h=113 200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=902&h=507 902w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J.-Blige-paparazzi.jpg?w=107&h=60 107w” sizes=”(max-width: 2133px) 100vw, 2133px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Mary J. Blige outside NBC Studios on March 06, 2024 in New York City | Raymond Hall/GC Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-5_40″>The Melodies by MJB founder wore aviator eyewear, diamond statement rings, and large gold hoops to complete her look. <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/mary-j-blige-net-worth-2022.html/”>Worth approximately $20 million</a>, Blige carried a black patent leather crocodile Hermès Birkin bag as she strode into the studio. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large is-resized” id=”emb-4″><img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” width=”1200″ height=”800″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=1024&h=683&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Wearing a black outfit, Mary J. Blige poses with her Strength of a Woman sign on CBS Mornings” class=”wp-image-3636445″ style=”width:1200px” srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg 1200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=150&h=100 150w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=640&h=427 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=768&h=512 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=1024&h=683 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=525&h=350 525w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=254&h=169 254w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=200&h=133 200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=761&h=507 761w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-interview-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=90&h=60 90w” sizes=”(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Mary J. Blige on March 6, 2024 | Michele Crowe/CBS via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-6_53″>After going through a divorce in 2018, Blige epitomizes a strong woman. The Savannah, Georgia native was married to Martin “Kendu” Isaacs for five years before they called it quits, citing irreconcilable differences. She explained on <em>TODAY with Hoda & Jenna</em> how this <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/mary-j-blige-song-inspired-her-passion-for-music.html/”>inspired her 2023 song</a>, “Still Believe in Love” (via <a href=”https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/mary-j-blige-says-she-231101284.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Yahoo Finance</a>).</p>
<p id=”par-7_52″>“Because I believe in love for myself, I’m not going to give up on love,” Blige told viewers. “I’m not going to let a bad relationship or a bad marriage stop me from having a good life and having romance and getting the hugs that I want and the desire and kisses.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large is-resized” id=”emb-5″><img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” width=”1200″ height=”788″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=1024&h=672&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Wearing a black outfit, Mary J. Blige poses with Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS Mornings” class=”wp-image-3636447″ style=”width:1200px” srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg 1200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=150&h=100 150w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=640&h=420 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=768&h=504 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=1024&h=672 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=533&h=350 533w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=257&h=169 257w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=200&h=131 200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=772&h=507 772w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CBS-Mornings-taeam-Mary-J.-Blige.jpg?w=91&h=60 91w” sizes=”(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”><em>CBS Mornings</em> co-hosts, Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil, Nate Burleson, and Vladimir Duthiers with Mary J. Blige on March 6, 2024 | Michele Crowe/CBS via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-8_73″>Blige also stopped by CBS Mornings to chat with Gayle King and her team. The <em>Mudbound</em> actor elaborated on how she learned to love and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/mary-j-bliges-escape-from-her-difficult-upbringing.html/”>be strong for herself</a>. “I was trying to believe in something other than what I was living in and dealing with, and that’s hate, self-hate, you know? I started this journey during that marriage that sparked the lyrics for ‘Good Morning Gorgeous,’ and that’s the love for myself.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large is-resized” id=”emb-6″><img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” width=”2133″ height=”1200″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=1024&h=576&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Singer Mary J. Blige, wearing a denim two-piece set, speaks at the 2023 Strength of a Woman Summit” class=”wp-image-3636467″ style=”width:1200px” srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg 2133w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=640&h=360 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=768&h=432 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=1024&h=576 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=1536&h=864 1536w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=2048&h=1152 2048w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=620&h=350 620w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=300&h=169 300w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=200&h=113 200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=902&h=507 902w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman-Summit.jpg?w=107&h=60 107w” sizes=”(max-width: 2133px) 100vw, 2133px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Mary J. Blige at the 2023 Strength of a Woman Summit in Atlanta | Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-9_52″>Blige will spread the love at her Strength of a Woman Summit. The 2022 Billboard Icon Award winner looked radiant at last year’s event as she wore a denim two-piece set with wavy hair and diamond jewelry. She told stories and gave advice to attendees who were entertained by popular music artists.</p>
<p id=”par-10_16″> The 2024 summit will feature Jill Scott, Tiffany Haddish, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/50-cent-revealed-took-massive-paycut-power.html/”>50 Cent</a>. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-large is-resized” id=”emb-7″><img decoding=”async” loading=”lazy” width=”2133″ height=”1200″ src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=1024&h=576&strip=all&quality=89″ alt=”Singer Mary J. Blige judges the show during her 2023 Strength of a Woman Ball” class=”wp-image-3636468″ style=”width:1200px” srcset=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg 2133w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=640&h=360 640w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=768&h=432 768w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=1024&h=576 1024w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=1536&h=864 1536w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=2048&h=1152 2048w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=620&h=350 620w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=300&h=169 300w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=200&h=113 200w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=902&h=507 902w, https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mary-J-Blige-Strength-of-a-Woman.jpg?w=107&h=60 107w” sizes=”(max-width: 2133px) 100vw, 2133px”><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Mary J. Blige as Special Guest Judge for Strength of a Woman “Purpose Ball: Bridging the Gap” | 1st photo: Derek White/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit; 2nd photo: Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images for Strength Of A Woman Festival & Summit</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-11_38″>The <em>CBS Mornings</em> team asked how Blige feels about her life. She stated, “I’m in love. I believe I deserve a good relationship with myself and a partner. When you believe it, it comes to you like that.”</p>
<p id=”par-12_30″>We certainly wish Blige the best as she looks forward to a promising future in music and love. You can get tickets to Strength of a Woman Summit 2024 <a href=”https://www.soawfestival.com/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>here</a>.</p>