A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Mary J. Blige across different fields.
Mary J. Blige is a highly acclaimed American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and entrepreneur. Known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and the "Queen of R&B," she has garnered numerous awards including nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Awards, twelve NAACP Image Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards, inclusive of the Billboard Icon Award, solidifying her significant impact and influence in the music industry.
2002: "My Life" Ranked Among Greatest American Albums
In 2002, My Life was ranked number 57 on Blender's list of the 100 greatest American albums of all time.
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2003: "My Life" Ranked on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums
In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Mary J. Blige's album "My Life" at number 279 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, a significant recognition of her musical contribution.
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2006: "My Life" Included in Time's Greatest Albums List
In 2006, My Life was included in Time's 100 greatest albums of all-time list.
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November 18, 2010: Billboard's Top R&B/Hip Hop Artist
On November 18, 2010, Billboard named Mary J. Blige the most successful female R&B/hip hop artist on the Top 50 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years list.
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2010: Ranked Most Successful Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist
In 2010, Billboard ranked Mary J. Blige as the most successful female R&B/Hip-Hop artist of the past 25 years.
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2010: Ranked on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists
In 2010, Mary J. Blige was ranked 80th on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, recognizing her impact on music.
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2011: Featured in VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time
In 2011, Mary J. Blige was featured in VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
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2017: "Be Without You" Named Most Successful R&B/Hip-Hop Song
In 2017, Billboard named Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" as the most successful R&B/Hip-Hop song of all time.
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2020: Kamala Harris Uses "Work That"
In 2020, Kamala Harris used Mary J. Blige's song "Work That" at campaign events including the Democratic National Convention and her victory speech.
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2020: "What's the 411?" and "My Life" on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums
In 2020, both "What's the 411?" and "My Life" were featured in a rebooted list of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, at 271 and 126 respectively, solidifying Blige's legacy.
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February 2022: Interview with E! News
In February 2022, Mary J. Blige stated in an interview with E! News that she is a childfree person, enjoying her freedom and ability to travel without the responsibilities of childcare.
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May 2022: Listed as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People
In May 2022, Mary J. Blige was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME.
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2022: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2022, Mary J. Blige was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.
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2023: Named One of Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Mary J. Blige was named one of Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
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2024: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2024, Mary J. Blige was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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