Mary J. Blige has been a major part of hip-hop and R&B for years. The singer has inspired artists like Beyonce, Ashanti, and Alicia Keys—and she's had a lot of success of her own, too! Mary hasn't always had an easy life. Drugs and alcohol almost ended Mary's music career and she had a very tough childhood. But Mary made it through hard times to become a better person. Today, Mary J. Blige is making new music and giving back to others. Mary J. Blige tells the story of how Mary moved from a hard childhood to becoming a singing superstar. Read about how Mary changed her life for the better but always stayed true to herself.