Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress. She is often referred to as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and has won nine Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, and ten Billboard Music Awards. Throughout her career, Blige went on to release 14 studio albums, all of which have reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart, including four number-one albums. Her biggest hits include "Real Love", "Not Gon' Cry", "Be Without You" and the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Family Affair". She received a Legends Award at the World Music Awards in 2006, and the Voice of Music Award from ASCAP in 2007. Billboard ranked Blige as the most successful female R&B/Hip-Hop artist of the past 25 years. In February 2021, Blige became a first-time nominee for the 2021 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and In 2022, Blige was awarded with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
Mary J. Blige made her debut at the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, where she would sing "25/8" on the classic Big Apple float.