Mary J. Blige is readying to say her goodbyes as early as now. She has been in the music industry for many decades, but hinted that she's ready to end her colorful career. In a recent interview, she hinted about her retirement.
Speaking with EXTRA, the R&B legend said she wanted to focus on doing acting gigs in the present, but she'll eventually retire in a few years.
"Right now, I'm definitely gonna do some more acting and I'm definitely gonna retire in, like, five or six years," she said.
She added, "Right now, I'm still doing what I'm doing but not as often as I was doing it because I don't have to now."
Regarding her next project as a singer, Blige revealed that she's been "singing about life... love..." and having a good life.
"Mostly the love I have for myself... My real love is me and I found it," she noted.
Mary J. Blige Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
The musician's 30-year career is expected to be more memorable once she retires, as it was recently announced that she's one of the inductees for the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Aside from the R&B star, other inductees are Cher, Dae Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, and more.
"It's a big deal. I'm just so grateful because I know it didn't have to be this way but it is this way, and I give all the credit to God. I don't even know what else to do. It's just so humbling," she told Tamron Hall after hearing the news. (via Billboard)
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The singer further noted that she kept on working on herself and has been through a lot of things in life, including abusive relationships and shame, but she still came out classy and strong as she knew how to move forward from all of her issues.
Fans can witness Blige being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on October 19 on Disney+. It will air on Hulu and ABC at a later date.
Mary J. Blige's Successful Career
According to My Lifetime, Blige became famous after recording a cover of Anita Baker's "Caught Up In The Rapture" at a local mall.
Her mother's boyfriend brought the recording to Jeff Redd, who later shared it with Uptown Records' CEO Andre Harrell.
The company's head was so impressed with Blige's vocals that they decided to sign her in 1989, making her the youngest and first female to strike a deal with the record company.
Mary J. Blige went on to have a successful career, dominate the charts, sell countless albums, and many more.
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