Mary J. Blige

The Bullet Points

• Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2017
• Country of Origin: U.S.A. (New York City, NY)
• Why they will get in: She has earned a lot of respect within the industry and the Hall needs women, especially modern African-American ones.
• Why they won't get in: While the above is true, there are people ahead of her who fit that demographic.
• Nominated in: 2021
• Essential Albums: What’s the 411? (1992)
  My Life (1994)
  Mary (1999)
  The Breakthrough (2005)
• Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Love No Limit (From What’s the 411?, 1992)
  Not Gon’ Cry (From The Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack, 1996)
  Deep Inside (From Mary, 1999)
  Family Affair (From No More Drama, 2001)
  Mr. Wrong (From My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act 1), 2011)