Mary J. Blige Through the Years: See Her Evolution in Photos

Radio is our best friend, we can’t do without it. Mary J. Blige. 

Aptly known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, she’s maintained a flourishing career as a singer, songwriter, actress, producer and entrepreneur for nearly 30 years. And she doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon,

Blige will be performing at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show alongside Michael Jackson in 2022. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, just two days before taking the stage at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Blige will release her 15th studio album, Good Morning, Gorgeous.

So, in honor of everything the R&B legend has in the works, we’re looking back at her journey to stardom. Keep scrolling to see how far Blige has come—though we’re sure her new album will take her even farther—with photos dating all the way back to 1993.