What disease does Mary J. Blige have? Breast cancer explained

November 2024 · 1 minute read

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The hip-hop icon, 51, was the only female performer during the halftime show, which also featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and 50 Cent.

looking stunning in a disco-plated two-piece set with matching thigh-high boots and a floppy hat, the 50-year-old legendary singer took the stage and launched into her 2001 hit Family Affair.

What disease does Mary J. Blige have?

Blige has been a breast cancer awareness advocate since two years ago when she began working with the Black Women’s Health Imperative to raise awareness that black women have a 40% higher mortality rate than white women

She is now the P.O.W.E.R. of Sure campaign’s spokeswoman. BWHI and Hologic launched it in 2020, providing educational resources for patients, examining common barriers to early screening, and raising awareness of the importance of annual mammograms among Black women.

Blige is currently in good health and taking care of herself after revealing that her aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer years ago.

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