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Mary J. Blige Says She Has “Big Announcements” to Share at 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival


The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul also talked to BET about her partnership with Pepsi, which will provide $100,000 in grants to support women in Yonkers, NY, and shared updates about her new album.

On the music side, the “Be Happy” singer was newly inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this week, along with honorees Dionne Warwick, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Suzanne De Passe, and Big Mama Thornton. But for now, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is gearing up to bring her third annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit home to New York City, with special guests like Fat Joe, Lola Brooke, and more on the concert lineup. In a recent conversation with BET.com, Blige talked about reacting to her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, giving back to her city, continuing her legacy of women empowerment, and what to expect from her potential final album.

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