In a candid new interview, 53-year-old R&B icon, Mary J. Blige, shared her intention to retire from the music scene in a few years.
In a conversation with Extra, Blige expressed her interest in exploring acting further and transitioning into a new chapter of her career.
She explained, “Right now, I’m definitely gonna do some more acting and I’m definitely gonna retire in, like, five or six years,”
In the meantime, Blige is enjoying the music she’s currently creating for her fans. The singer said she is “singing about life … love … being stable and understanding you can have things like love. You can have a good life.”
She added, “Mostly the love I have for myself,” she told Extra. “… My real love is me and I found it.”
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Mary shared this during an event in her hometown of Yonkers, New York, to give back with $100K. It was part of the Pepsi x Mary J Blige Strength of a Woman Community Fund to support programs that help underserved women.
Despite contemplating retirement from her incredible music career, which has spanned over three decades, Blige continues to receive major accolades for her contributions to the industry.
Most notably, she was recently announced as an inductee into the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside other music legends.
Now, in addition to her musical achievements, Blige is all committed to empowering women through initiatives like the annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit, set to take place in New York City this May.
Blige has released many hit songs and albums, earning her multiple Grammy Awards and other prestigious accolades, and is widely regarded as a trailblazer in the music industry and a cultural icon for her impact on contemporary R&B music.
