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Also Known As Mary Jane Blige
Born January 11, 1971 (age 55) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2008) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (2002) • Grammy Award (1995)
Notable Works “Growing Pains” • “My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act I)” • “No More Drama” • “Stronger with Each Tear” • “What’s the 411?”

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