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Mary J. Blige Didn’t Like Her Own Voice, She Admits While Discussing Self-Image Issues

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Mary J. Blige recently appeared on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna for a deep, enlightening, and pretty tender conversation about her life, career, and growth. Of course, they had a lot of great things to talk about concerning her artistry and her many accolades and successful ventures over the years. But even the most acclaimed and commercially dominant artists can struggle with reckoning with the exaggerated expectations that others, or themselves, set upon them. Moreover, the “Real Love” legend spoke to the program about how she didn’t like her voice before, and how she’s struggled with self-image throughout her life and continues to embrace herself today.

“I do now, I didn’t used to. I didn’t like the sound of my voice,” Mary J. Blige told the panel during her recent appearance on national television. “But now I listen to my music and now I love everything about me, I do. I used to hate everything about me. The sound of my voice, the sound of my speaking voice. And I used to just be afraid to hear any music back. We grow up thinking we couldn’t boast or brag or love on ourselves, and now I’m doing all that.”

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Mary J. Blige Speaks On Self-Love & Self-Image On TODAY

Elsewhere, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul also spoke on her current stance on love and partnership. “I still believe in love… I’m not gonna give up on love, I’m not gonna give up on romance, I’m not gonna give up on myself,” Mary J. Blige remarked. “I’m not gonna do that. I’m in love. I believe I deserve a good relationship with myself, with a partner. And you know, when you believe it, it comes to you.”

Meanwhile, we’re sure that the future will hold many, many more opportunities for celebration and due acclaim. After all, she is one of the nominees for the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and with more performances, music, and career moves on the way, it’s clear that she’s still enjoying that process. But all of that is moot if one doesn’t have the confidence in themselves that others have for them, and it’s heartening to see that this is a path that continues to grow. For more news and the latest updates on Mary J. Blige, stay logged into HNHH.

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Nicki Minaj Reflects On Her Past Body Comments & Thoughts On Her Curves

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Nicki Minaj recently graced the cover of American Vogue for the first time, accompanied by her son Papa Bear and a year after she called the publication out. It seems like they let bygones be bygones, and she touched upon a lot of different topics during their interview together. Moreover, one of the aspects of the 40-year-old’s career that she reflected on was her early adoption of body modifications and the voluptuous image she broke onto the scene with. While she has no regrets and feels at peace with her body today, she did remark on how she’s learned to appreciate herself beyond that, and doesn’t want to push that on anyone else.

“I just looked at a video that I posted on Instagram when I was 25,” Nicki Minaj expressed to Vogue during their conversation together. “I would f***ing pay to look like that right now. But today, I can say that I’m at peace with who I am and how I look. Recently, I had to get a breast reduction, and actually, I love it. I used to want a bigger butt, and now I look back and realize how silly that was.

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Nicki Minaj On Body Positivity: “Love Your Curves & Love Your Non-Curves”

“So, love your curves, and love your non-curves,” the Trinidadian MC continued. “There’s nothing wrong with any of it.” In addition, Nicki Minaj also spoke on how she’s trying to set a better example for her little one with her lifestyle, whether in regards to health or concerning image. “I’ve made certain choices for my son, to not give him sweets and candy and juices, because of illnesses like diabetes that run in our community,” she shared. “I’m not in favor of body positivity if it means unhealthy bodies. That’s bull. It’s not believable, so let’s stop pretending.”

Meanwhile, with a potential reconciliation with Remy Ma on the cards, fans are more excited than ever for the Queen’s upcoming album, Pink Friday 2. We’re sure that there will be a lot more to unpack and a lot more teases before its December 8 release date. On that note, we can’t wait to see what the Barbz will get very soon. For more news and the latest updates on Nicki Minaj, check back in with HNHH.

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Kelly Rowland Recognizes The Work Ethic Of Beyoncé’s Daughter Blue Ivy Carter

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It is always a feel-good moment when family and friends compliment each other on the work they do. It could be for a variety of different things, but it is especially rewarding when you receive praise for raising your kids the right way. That is exactly what former bandmate and childhood friend of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland expressed in a recent interview with E! News. The Destiny’s Child singer could not hep but gush about B and Jay-Z’s oldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

Blue has been joining her superstar mother during her wildly successful Renaissance tour. She continues to dance and perform with her in front of thousands of people even with some people criticizing the 11-year-old. They have said she is too stiff when dancing, which is absolutely ridiculous that people are judging the young girl. Even though she is doing something hardly any kids her age have ever come close to doing, people are still finding something negative to say. However, that is far from what Rowland had to say about Blue.

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Kelly Rowland Shows Major Love To Blue Ivy

In the interview with E! News, Rowland says, “I’m very proud! She works very freaking hard, period. But how could she not, you know? She sees her mother in action and she sees her father in action and how they apply everything, hard work to everything that they do.” Blue Ivy first appeared in a performance in May, right around the time the Renaissance World Tour began. The last show will be put on at the very beginning of October in Kansas City, Missouri.

What are your initial thoughts on Kelly Rowland showering Blue Ivy Carter with praise on her work ethic? Will Blue become another mogul in pop culture when she grows up? Do you think she has too much pressure on her to succeed because she has Beyoncé and Jay-Z as her parents? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

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