Mary J.Blige may be renown for her impact on Pop culture through R&B, but it’s her smokin’ physique that’s earned the most praise today…showcased on the cover of ‘Shape’ magazine.

Her motivation for taking her health more seriously? The passing of Pop icon Whitney Houston, which she says forced her to ditch alcohol and dedicate her life to keeping clean.

Her words below…

She explained:

“I’m off it completely once more, and now I feel stronger than ever! Whitney Houston’s death really crushed me. I saw someone so incredibly talented just diminish, and I refuse to go out like that.”

“‘When I’m fit, I can conquer the world. I love the way I look and feel right now and am truly comfortable in my own skin!”.

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