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Hip-Hop and R&B Royalty

Mary J Blige being inducted to The Apollo walk of fame at The Apollo Theater in New York City on May 28, 2021.
Mary J Blige being inducted to The Apollo walk of fame at The Apollo Theater in New York City on May 28, 2021. Cindy Ord/Getty Images
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by Sanni Brown and Sean McPherson

January 13, 2022

This week on The Message, we're celebrating Hip-Hop and R&B Royalty! You'll hear new music from birthday girl and Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige, as well as music from James Brown, Terrace Martin, Aaliyah, Biz Markie and more.

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