A Hectic Household
Mary J. Blige grew up in Yonkers, New York, in a house with her mom, sister, two aunts and five cousins. Although the household was hectic, the singer told Telegraph she was always surrounded by music. She told Telegraph that growing up, soul artists like Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle were always playing.
Mary J Blige and Aretha Franklin. Photo by Matt Baron / BEI / Shutterstock
They lived in a drug-riddled neighborhood with no money, but sometimes unconditional love and a strong family unit can overcome these difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, for Mary J. Blige, growing up in that house was anything but rosy. She didn’t feel like she had a real support system and people who truly cared about her in her life.