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Mary J. Blige Reflects on Her Legacy and How Her Music Has Healed Her (Exclusive)

The singer was recently recognized as the Entertainment Icon honoree at 'Urban One Honors: Best in Black.'

ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 53-year-old singer for ET's Black History Month Spotlight segment, and she revealed that she does "absolutely" know the impact she's had on others. In fact, knowing she's made a difference in other people's lives is "what sustained" Blige. She was also recently recognized as the Entertainment Icon honoree at Urban One Honors: Best in Black, which she told ET "means so much."

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