It’s been a long while since Mary J. Blige was in the headlines for her personal life. However, yesterday brought with the sad news that the singer is divorcing her husband of 12 years Kendu Issacs.
Fiercely private, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is renown for keeping the focus on her promotional endeavours. A practice she continued when breaking her silence on the split.
See what we mean below…
Speaking via her rep, the 45-year-old issued the following statement:
“Ms. Blige is saddened to say [that] it is true that she has filed for divorce, saying sometimes things don’t work how we hoped they would… but, there is a divine plan and a reason for everything. Mary will continue writing and working on her album, which is due out later this year along with her world tour. She thanks and appreciates her fans for their support and love through this very difficult emotional time.”
As gracious as that was, surely we’re not alone in getting all sorts of excited about the new music that’s on its way?
The fact it stressed that she’s writing delights us the most given the generally hands-off approach she took to her last LP ‘The London Sessions’ – which, from our standpoint, was a misguided experiment.
Could another ‘Breakthrough’ be on the cards for MJB? The scene has been set. Fingers crossed it comes to fruition and serves as the silver lining of a difficult episode for the diva.
![New Song: Mary J. Blige - 'Christmas Without You' [Produced by Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins]](https://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/christmas-without-you-mary-j-blige-2024-rodney-jerkins-464x260.jpg "New Song: Mary J. Blige - 'Christmas Without You' [Produced by Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins].")
i feel bad for Mary. But i know this album will be good
I’m ready for her to snatch me bald with anthemic bops
her husband kept her sane through her drug addiction.
I hope she remains strong and sober.
Glad she has dignity and respect for herself. Stay strong Mary, and I will be buying this album.
i noticed something was going on when I heard the song empty prayers by her. Shame on TGT for wanting her to capitalize off of it, even though she probably will put her heart and soul into this new album.
Mary Slay Blige could name the album Irreconcilable Differences and get Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to do the title track…yaaas
I LOVE THAT ALBUM TITLE! COME ON IDEAS!!!
That actually would be a great album title for her. Straight to the point. Letting us know we’re about to receive life EVERLASTING!
Yall this album is about to be the saddest most painful banger that we NEED right now! I honestly think Mary is about to give us what we’ve been missing in rnb
Yaaas!
The London session wasn’t a bad album.
I agree. I enjoyed it. Mary has earned the right to step out and try new things, and I was VERY pleased with the results.
Russell and his husband Ciara Wilson are next.
B**** keep Ciaras name off of your dirty fingertips.
It will sell more than Jackie
Kii Ciara KEEPS the girls pressed.
Yes! New album from Mary! Can’t wait!
Yes, call her what she is… An R&B QUEEN!
The “Breakthrough” album was a solid album.. I enjoyed it.. I wish her the best but I cant say I’m not anticipating this upcoming album lol.
Lol everybody anticipating! You know how long we’ve been waiting for Mary to get sad? It’s horrible to say but the best music is from sad people especially Mary. Not to mention that the r&b genre right now is terribly shallow this will sell platinum I know it will.
LOL! Yes! So tru.
This new album will be LIT but I hope she maintains her sobriety throughout this.
I swear no shade at all but why announce the album at same time. For all we know this album has been in works since now suddenly she’s divorced & about to create an Adele type heartbreak/revenge album.
Sound like some publicity stunt.
stfu. Mary was doing heartbreak before Adele knew what a treadmill was.
Let’s be real–Adele still doesn’t know what a treadmill is.
Looool
How dare you mention adele in the same breath as the queen? I bet you’re white.
941-544-5629. Hit me Mary because ” i can love you better than he can “
To this day I still believe share my world and what’s the 411 are her best body of works
I hope this album delivers something like those albums
Those 2 are my favorites from Mary! Still, most people feel ‘My Life’ is her best!
Nope. My Life is still the classic Mary album. The title track alone still lives and breathes REALNESS! Should be the BLM theme song. Lol. Love Mary.
Sad for Mama Mary, but I just know the Grammy nominations will be lined up for this new album. What else can I say? No one can write pain into music like this woman?
Can’t wait to hear new music from her