Mary J. Blige Has Honest Conversation About Her Divorce & Struggles With Self-Esteem

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  • In the premiere episode of Season 3, R&B icon Mary J. Blige joined Jemele to discuss her Amazon documentary, “My Life,” which takes a deeply personal look at the singer’s signature album.
    Mary also discusses her acting roles, including her role as Dinah Washington in Aretha Franklin’s biopic, “Respect.” She also discusses how she dealt with insecurity and self-esteem issues, and whether she’s open to being married again.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 285

  • @traceyhunterabbate4105
    @traceyhunterabbate4105 4 місяці тому +139

    Mary J Blige is a Masterpiece...

    • @Mone333Williams
      @Mone333Williams 4 місяці тому +2

      MJ know ALOT about puff too. She talking bout everything but puffy

    • @SparkleInYourEyes2024
      @SparkleInYourEyes2024 4 місяці тому

      ​​@@Mone333WilliamsGood point.

    • @ayana188
      @ayana188 3 місяці тому +1

      She told them don’t ask about him

    • @ayana188
      @ayana188 3 місяці тому +2

      Mary was my role model

    • @Deveal2014
      @Deveal2014 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@Mone333Williamswhy do she gotta talk about him? And what do you want her to say? That has nothing to do with her at all. Mary J Bilge is a masterpiece

  • @Elligy617
    @Elligy617 4 місяці тому +89

    Mary's latest album is my new favorite, no skips. "Good Morning Gorgeous" is a complete piece of art.

  • @chantalkamenge3062
    @chantalkamenge3062 3 місяці тому +18

    There is a Mary song for all the milestones in my life. Spotify reminds me every year that my favorite artist is MJB.

  • @octaviakf
    @octaviakf 4 місяці тому +77

    Honey I haven’t even watched a good 2 minutes & yet I’m already hitting the like button for real I LOVE MJB so much that’s my girl

  • @monicajohnsonbeal614
    @monicajohnsonbeal614 3 місяці тому +12

    Mary J Blige is the REAL G.O.A.T. She will ALWAYS be my favorite artist ever! #REALLOVE❤❤❤

  • @BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ
    @BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 4 місяці тому +106

    Taraji Henson is the only actress that I can picture playing Mary right now. Her spirit & energy reminds me of Mary.

  • @dluv1294
    @dluv1294 4 місяці тому +56

    This is one of "THEE BEST" interviews with MJB ever. Two of my favorite female icons are conversing. EPIC 🖤🖤🖤

  • @TheAlkebulanTrust
    @TheAlkebulanTrust 4 місяці тому +88

    Monet Tejada aka Mary J Blige aka Queen Of Hip Hop Soul is aging backwards. Great to see her on this platform.

    • @dw9054
      @dw9054 3 місяці тому +3

      Monet Tejada😂

  • @rickiericktv3320
    @rickiericktv3320 3 місяці тому +13

    Mary could never do a versus! No one could compete! No one!

    • @sassyx2048
      @sassyx2048 2 місяці тому

      I think Kil Kim had she not done all that surgery. I think they could go head to head.

  • @ladytinag4276
    @ladytinag4276 4 місяці тому +33

    MJB is one of my most favorite celebrities! She is real! What you see is what you get. She’s so powerful and effective because she is so authentic.

  • @barbaramorgan6313
    @barbaramorgan6313 4 місяці тому +70

    Mary is authentic. That’s her magic. No more Drama.

    • @ladyt3182
      @ladyt3182 Місяць тому

      Not magic, but definitely genuine!
      Magic is ungodly.

  • @virginatetter2900
    @virginatetter2900 4 місяці тому +19

    Such a beautiful woman ❤❤❤❤❤I love you Mary J. Blige 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jocosus3
    @jocosus3 4 місяці тому +20

    23:34 Eff everybody is definitely my current mindset as well. #MaryIsMyQueen

  • @butterflyblessbless5836
    @butterflyblessbless5836 4 місяці тому +10

    Her raw unfiltered vulnerability is what makes her “ Our Queen of HipHop soul” My Life 💿is a story that many people resonate with 🖤2024 and the emotive reaction is still present like it was released yesterday.

  • @nictawandaful
    @nictawandaful 4 місяці тому +10

    Women love very deeply. We want nothing more than the joy of a man 💕 and happiness around us. Our hearts are always on the line but no matter what, we give & we give❤I'm almost 40 single & still pushing. Only the grace of God could have me here. Blessings to Mary🌹💞Mary is the voice of every real woman! Gotta Love Her ❤️

  • @khalilahanderson
    @khalilahanderson 3 місяці тому +2

    I knew the answer was going to be after the divorce. Once we get free, we have a whole new perspective! We love you Mary! Thank you for your gift!

  • @LettyABC
    @LettyABC 3 місяці тому +2

    Love Mary J. She put her pain in her songs and was very transparent throughout her relationships..Still.. strong and beautiful to this day .🙏🏼😇🙏🏼

  • @lindaannoliver5627
    @lindaannoliver5627 3 місяці тому +6

    Facts I haven’t seen no one yet with that vibe to play her

  • @deborahbrown1753
    @deborahbrown1753 4 місяці тому +23

    Aww, Jemele, I have never seen you smile so much this interview is so epic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @misterjahi
    @misterjahi 4 місяці тому +9

    MBJ we still out here. #goodmen You are our queen, the heart of Hip Hop Soul. Legend and legacy. An incredible human being.

  • @cj10109
    @cj10109 Місяць тому +3

    Mary is so humble 🫶🏾 I love her calming spirit

  • @TreasureChest0806
    @TreasureChest0806 4 місяці тому +23

    The humility of this woman! Queen MJB!

  • @JustG323
    @JustG323 4 місяці тому +8

    I always said I grew up with MJB. What’s the 411 was the introduction but MY LIFE really made me grow up and be ok with knowing what love is. This one my favorite artist and albums. I love her transparency and her heart is pure. Lessons and blessings is what she shared with us. I wish her nothing but happiness and peace as she continues to grow in her journey!!

  • @lindaannoliver5627
    @lindaannoliver5627 3 місяці тому +5

    Share my life is on repeat hands down

  • @layvettealexander9110
    @layvettealexander9110 3 місяці тому +4

    Yes.. you do deserve it!!! You are amazing Mary

  • @BekkaPoo
    @BekkaPoo 4 місяці тому +9

    Love Mary.. she's humble yet so strong. ❤ Blessings to her always.

  • @ChildlikeEmpressTV
    @ChildlikeEmpressTV 3 місяці тому +1

    Mary has a lot of no-skip albums. For me, Breakthrough is the one I need a documentary for. Her alter rap ego, her confidence, she got true control of her vocals on that album. That album is her masterpiece imo.

  • @TotalTennisGeek
    @TotalTennisGeek 3 місяці тому +4

    That Soul Food analogy was fire! And the way Mary's face lights up when she talks about Kim.

  • @agnes14ish
    @agnes14ish 4 місяці тому +9

    That Album 'My Life' was the start of my discovery in music that had true meaning,when Mary sung it was different,you felt every lyric her passion was on next level.Thats when i became Mary's biggest fan. They were something about Mary J that made me stand up. 🎶 The goose bumps behind my neck made me listen. Now i know why she's a survivor of rape just like me.🦋
    So it made sense when she poured her heart she was telling you her story of what she was dealing with in her life. Thank you, Mary J Blige 😘

  • @QueenKesh181
    @QueenKesh181 4 місяці тому +4

    Loving Mary J Blige like a distant cousin She is so relatable. Mary, you are a true blessing 🙌 🙏❤️💯🌺.

  • @soulfullywise165
    @soulfullywise165 4 місяці тому +9

    I fought for me...
    49 years, being advised, I am 'too', or I am not....
    A EVERYDAY fight to be who He found fit, to create.
    I relate....

  • @nevwilliams8827
    @nevwilliams8827 3 місяці тому +1

    Omg…My Life…this album saved my life. I was in such a dark place. I love you, Mary! Thank you for the gift!

  • @latrue24
    @latrue24 3 місяці тому +8

    Great Interview!!!! I would love a Mary vs Mary...Versus!!!! Ladies night with wine!!!!! ♥♥♥

  • @chestermijnals6914
    @chestermijnals6914 4 місяці тому +16

    "Ubuntu" "I am because we are"

  • @rosalynhayes2369
    @rosalynhayes2369 4 місяці тому +3

    When I was going thru my divorce. Glow up was my Issh!!!! Heartbreak is something else. Mary is resilient!

  • @darlisaking
    @darlisaking 3 місяці тому +2

    Just love Mary and literally she has a song for every thing you have gone through…good or bad ❤️

  • @tasharichmond7488
    @tasharichmond7488 4 місяці тому +6

    Can’t NOBODY do a Versuz with Mary! Period. Love her forever!

  • @PRTEEGRL
    @PRTEEGRL 4 місяці тому +21

    This is gonna be EPIC!!!! She’s so private!!! But you’re an awesome and caring interviewer❤❤❤

  • @grandmadonnaswisdombites7412
    @grandmadonnaswisdombites7412 3 місяці тому +3

    I Adore Mary J Blige who Keeps it RAW REAL ❤

  • @nicolehall2822
    @nicolehall2822 4 місяці тому +4

    As I always call her”Auntie Mary” looks great. I love her music since the beginning of time. So many songs I can relate to.

  • @Mixedandfine
    @Mixedandfine Місяць тому

    I grew up listening to The Queen and still listening. I walked in my daughter's house and found her bumping My Life It definitely touched my whole fa..

  • @Blackscubaqueen101
    @Blackscubaqueen101 4 місяці тому +11

    Both of you are Masterpieces. You're both beautiful Queens who are game changers. This is an awesome interview. Much love to you both.❤❤

  • @rashannag3496
    @rashannag3496 3 місяці тому +2

    These questions? This was a great interview

  • @tamararodriguez4413
    @tamararodriguez4413 4 місяці тому +12

    1. Agree with Mary ... there is No one That can play her.. because there is No other Artist like Her‼️
    And
    2. No one To do Verses.. 💯

  • @nicolejohnson3132
    @nicolejohnson3132 3 місяці тому +1

    Putting myself first instead of everybody else! That's the powerful moment! I'm feeling all of that! Much 💕🙏

  • @tiffanychestnut6513
    @tiffanychestnut6513 3 місяці тому +2

    Mary is an amazing woman. I went to her concert in Houston years back and I mean she is a performer. 💕💕💕.

  • @jasminejohnson-pu3rg
    @jasminejohnson-pu3rg 2 місяці тому

    Mary never lied, she keeps telling people she been through a lot, but God...she just always wanted to be love. I hope one day God sends her people that will love her for being herself; without makeup or wigs just simply herself❤

  • @One-Of-One_01
    @One-Of-One_01 3 місяці тому +1

    Mary uses her gift, she opens her heart... which impacts folks who listen to her music. We love Mary ❤ because she reflects us.

  • @boogiet
    @boogiet 3 місяці тому +1

    First of all I didn't even know that Jemele Hill had a podcast or UA-cam channel interviewing celebrities, I am so late to the party and Second, Mary J Blige is a national treasure. This by far was one of the best celebrity interviews I have seen in years. It is just something so genuine about Mary even when she is going through something that makes you root for her and love her. True singers who really touch us with their music can probably never guess how many millions of people they have touched and healed through their God given gift. Mary is one artist who I will always love and support. Jemele HIll is also awesome such a great interviewer!

  • @lesliescott9944
    @lesliescott9944 3 місяці тому +3

    Great interview with Mary. Mary has always been a real one .❤❤

  • @greggprice3609
    @greggprice3609 4 місяці тому +5

    Her and Usher longevity is crazy!

  • @Poodle2Pretty
    @Poodle2Pretty 4 місяці тому +3

    Mary is sooo every woman! Like i grew up with her like she was my sister. Love love love her down. Thank you for this interview ❤

  • @marlondalesmith
    @marlondalesmith 2 місяці тому

    I grew up with Mary. It was love at first sight with me. She is a phenomenal artist. And she still around, and thriving, and vibing, and looking fly. I would tell her everyday, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. ❤

  • @TRUSTING_HIM314
    @TRUSTING_HIM314 3 місяці тому +1

    When you are honest with yourself, your focus is not on others.❤

  • @Data_Lady3
    @Data_Lady3 4 місяці тому +4

    She’s right. You have to keep fighting for the belief that you matter and are worthy of all the good love there is. We deserve it simply because we survived. ❤

  • @raemithomas5578
    @raemithomas5578 27 днів тому +1

    I think Mary actually liked the interviewer 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊.. I love watching Mary's silent shade reactions to a interviewer who is not good... She liked this one I think 😉

  • @neicycarlasquire
    @neicycarlasquire 4 місяці тому +6

    Shes definitely authentic. This was a great interview. Jemele you asked a lot of great questions. Mary you have always been so relatable to my life experiences. Your journey means a lot to me and everyone else. Yet and still you remain so humble all the time. Thank you for being the beautiful vessel that you are.

  • @BellaFelicia
    @BellaFelicia 3 місяці тому +4

    Mary is hustling ‼️Love to see it 😍

  • @yalindamoore2379
    @yalindamoore2379 4 місяці тому +5

    @itsJemelehill this is THE best interview with @Maryjblige I have ever seen. She is open and relaxed. This tops her interview with Angie Martinez.

    • @JM-qg9bo
      @JM-qg9bo 4 місяці тому +2

      Well they have two different interviewing styles. Mary and Angie are actually friends too. Both interviews were great, and offers her audience different info/perspective. For me it's absolutely unnecessary to always compare women, especially black and brown women. You love the interview so just say that.

  • @justknowitsrah541
    @justknowitsrah541 4 місяці тому +2

    I LOVE Mary omg I've seen her at least 6 times she never gets old I pray continued success for her 🙏🙏❤️❤️.

  • @tlqwtlqw6957
    @tlqwtlqw6957 4 місяці тому +5

    Love the album my life mjb I brought both my life albums 1&2 phenomenal album. Well rounded not only in music but in other things she has been doing 😊

  • @thrumaddieseyes
    @thrumaddieseyes 3 місяці тому +1

    Mary J. Blige through the blood and tears you have helped save so many album number one first pregnancy album never number two lost my sight completely blind album number three second son every album brings different emotions God bless you and the legacy that you have given us🙏 truly a queen and icon and God is still not done blessing your life😍

  • @kourtneyrenee08
    @kourtneyrenee08 2 місяці тому

    A legend. So glad that I had the opportunity to grow up to her music from Day One!

  • @kljlwill
    @kljlwill 3 місяці тому +3

    As soon as I saw the thumbnail of this video, I was LIKING and SUBSCRIBING. Great interview with a GOAT.

  • @cmonbruh9215
    @cmonbruh9215 4 місяці тому +4

    A true Queen… excellent interview!! I watched when it first dropped but enjoying it again now ❤❤❤

  • @Iamlismoore
    @Iamlismoore 4 місяці тому +8

    Mary love you ❤so beautiful. Jemele you are glowing like you are pregnant.....🎉

  • @jacquelinebrown1287
    @jacquelinebrown1287 4 місяці тому +5

    Mary J My prayer 🙏 for you is God Keep Blessing 🙌 🙏 you with your life's independence ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @Elizabeth-MichelleWright-nb1si
    @Elizabeth-MichelleWright-nb1si 3 місяці тому +3

    Glad to see you with a Podcast. Interview is great with Mary J. Blige. Thank you for your T-Shirt. Your T-Shirt says it all. F_dge It, I'm Bothered too! I am trying to return to my no profane or curse life by grace.

  • @LESSON118
    @LESSON118 4 місяці тому +9

    Jemele never disappoints when it comes to interviews. She knows the right questions to ask, which makes her interviews always interesting to watch. God thank you for your instrument Mary J. 🤗🤗❤❤👸🏾👸🏾

  • @charltonjohnson6741
    @charltonjohnson6741 Місяць тому

    To the young lady who is interviewing Mary J Blige 🌹🌹 which I admire a whole lot is a fan... I don't understand the type of hurt that she had been through but when you are successful and place where a beautiful voice like Mary J Blige have 🙏... Put as a fan how about being broke get hurt so bad that it takes you 2 years to recover the Lord should do helps you in many ways if you keep the faith.... I am so happy that Mary J Blige have popped back.... And my prayers are always with her as a fan..

  • @blezz7773
    @blezz7773 4 місяці тому +4

    Great content method man and now mary im a 70's baby so their music was and still is a part of me awesome jemele 💙

  • @rickiericktv3320
    @rickiericktv3320 3 місяці тому +1

    Mary J begging for love is crazy! I LOVE her!!! She’s a legend!

  • @BoujiemediaCoUk
    @BoujiemediaCoUk 3 місяці тому +1

    What an amazing podcast! The honesty and connection between other Black women for me at this stage of my life is so important. It feels like the pivotal point in life when we can just connect and be vulnerable in the moment

  • @HEROPENEDTHOUGHT
    @HEROPENEDTHOUGHT 4 місяці тому +3

    13 mins in, this Mary aka version of her from my pov seems softer 💜🥺

  • @1_South_Business_Services
    @1_South_Business_Services 4 місяці тому +3

    Mary is so authentic and consistent❤

  • @bunandcheese4445
    @bunandcheese4445 3 місяці тому +2

    I ❤ Mary J since her inception she’s Ace!
    However As A Vessel you cannot stay silent anymore!
    ‘No More Pain!’ You said!
    Speak the truth and shame the Bad Boy! 👺

  • @badliljawn3549
    @badliljawn3549 3 місяці тому +1

    this interviev is immaculate Jemele Hill is one of the goats she killed this hands dwn not one dole moment during this interview she defininantly understood the assignment feeling inspired

  • @EricaYE6
    @EricaYE6 3 місяці тому

    Great interview, Jemele! Great questions. Keep up the good work, Sis. 💜💜💜

  • @MzCie1
    @MzCie1 4 місяці тому +1

    Great interview!!!!🥰

  • @reneebandfamily
    @reneebandfamily 2 місяці тому

    This was definitely an on time reassurance and confirmation. Especially with what I’ve been going through in my music career and marriage. Family be blessed and at peace. Gods gotchu.

  • @Marvel-Rogue
    @Marvel-Rogue 4 місяці тому +5

    The 👸🏽 of HIP-HOP R&B SOUL 💖🔊🎵🎶🎧👍🏽

  • @ftsikiwa
    @ftsikiwa 3 місяці тому

    My Life vs. Share My World would be EPIC.

  • @sandraandersonbrown
    @sandraandersonbrown 3 місяці тому +2

    Great interview. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @PeachesandRhymes
    @PeachesandRhymes 3 місяці тому

    I enjoyed this interview! 😊s throughout the conversation ❤❤

  • @marq1580
    @marq1580 3 місяці тому

    This was such a great interview!

  • @vershondrapuckett4447
    @vershondrapuckett4447 3 місяці тому +1

    You deserve the very best Mary J.
    You’re beautiful and loved

  • @loyalangel222
    @loyalangel222 3 місяці тому +1

    GREAT INTERVIEW 💯
    TOUCHED MY SOUL AND ALOT OF KNOWLEDGE DROPPED I NEEDED WHILE IM ON MY HEALING JOURNEY 💯
    🙏🏾🙏🏾🌬💫🌬🙏🏾🙏🏾😇

  • @latrecekirk5386
    @latrecekirk5386 4 місяці тому +6

    I love her honesty!❤🎉

  • @MzVirtue
    @MzVirtue 3 місяці тому

    Great interview ❤❤❤

  • @CiCiButterfly13
    @CiCiButterfly13 3 місяці тому

    Great interview 😊❤️

  • @tiearramcclain9537
    @tiearramcclain9537 3 місяці тому +1

    Great interview. Mary is the one and the two 💪🏽🙌🏽

  • @user-cv1hw3hp7q
    @user-cv1hw3hp7q 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing great content.

  • @Chanfb915
    @Chanfb915 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @rmccaindet
    @rmccaindet 3 місяці тому +1

    You know being a melinated woman is an experience many other women think could not handle it

  • @erickawilcher2817
    @erickawilcher2817 4 місяці тому +1

    I love Mary , she always always, kept it real.A million % through out her whole career. We all can relate to anything she does.#Great interview ❤️❤️👸🏽👸🏽😊🎤🔥

  • @shawnaluckey4230
    @shawnaluckey4230 4 місяці тому +3

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS LADY BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING SINGER

  • @candacebutler7011
    @candacebutler7011 4 місяці тому

    Great Interview

  • @MsPatricia2683
    @MsPatricia2683 3 місяці тому

    Love love love Mary. She deserves everything of positive she now receives. An ICONIC artist and woman❤️❤️

  • @lindaannoliver5627
    @lindaannoliver5627 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful interview

  • @shenellebarnett2180
    @shenellebarnett2180 3 місяці тому

    Love this❤