Mary J Blige: 'Success means nothing if you hate yourself'

The R&B artist and "queen of hip hop soul" talks openly about overcoming abuse, drink and drugs, Whitney Houston's death, and finding happiness.

Mary J Blige's new album, A Mary Christmas, is out now on Decca.

25 November 2013

12 minutes

Role	Contributor
Featured Artist	Mary J. Blige

This clip is from

Woman's Hour—Mary J Blige; Louise Casey; Women on Bikes

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