Mary J. Blige

Blige in 2009, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Mary Jane Blige

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 11, c. 1970

Ethnicity: African-American

Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actress, and model. She is the daughter of Cora and Thomas Blige. Her parents are from Savannah, Georgia. She is also known as Brook Lynn.