The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - Mary J. Blige on "My Life, My Story" residency, Dr. Dre & Jay-Z stories & her BIGGEST hip hop influences
Jan 27, 2026
Mary J. Blige, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and actress known as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, discusses her My Life, My Story Las Vegas residency and why a residency suits this stage of her career. She shares stories about landing a spot on Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, making “Family Affair” with Dr. Dre, and names the hip hop artists who shaped her sound.
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Mary As Cultural Mainstay
- Hosts frame Mary as enduring, genuine, and culturally foundational rather than just a singer.
- They emphasize her resilience, family roots, and long-term influence on music.
Residency Over Touring
- Mary J. Blige explains residencies free her from touring grind and let her settle into a hotel to perform nightly.
- She frames the Las Vegas residency as the proper stage for this stage of her career.
Authenticity Beats Perpetual Misery
- Mary says fans assume her sadness fuels hits but she was simply honest about where she was in life.
- She refuses to stay miserable to please listeners and performs from her current truth.
