The ‘Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’ is an American songwriter, singer, rapper and actress. Her music career began in Atlanta, Georgia.
Where did Mary J. Blige go to high school?
After spending her early childhood in Atlanta, Mary’s family moved back to New York where she started high school.
Why did Mary J. Blige drop out of high school?
Mary was molested at the young age of 5 by someone close to her family. When she became a teenager, she was sexually harassed by her peers.
The trauma from the abuse she endured and dealing with an absent father who was an alcoholic forced Mary to turn to drugs.
Mary started using drugs, taking alcohol, and living a promiscuous sex life to deal with her pain. Eventually, she dropped out of school.
Does Mary J. Blige have a college degree?
Mary does not have a college degree. She dropped out of high school in her junior year.
