Mary J. Blige Says Faith Helped Her Reclaim Career Control 25 Years After No More Drama
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 23
Mary J. Blige Says Faith Helped Her Reclaim Career Control 25 Years After No More Drama
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 23
Summary
Mary J. Blige said on the "IMO" podcast that faith and pastors helped her take control of her career around the 2001 release of "No More Drama," after realizing she was being taken advantage of.
Blige said the turning point came when she confronted her own pride and ignorance about the music business, stopped blaming others, and apologized to everyone involved in releasing the album.
She said some people around her were benefiting from her lack of financial and industry knowledge, pushing her to get educated and stay closely involved in her business affairs.
Blige, 55, framed that shift as a lasting spiritual practice, saying she still prays for self-awareness as she reflects on how accountability changed her career.