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Home · 2017 ESSENCE Festival

9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run

The Obamas love MJB just as much as we do and these memorable moments are living proof.
9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run
MANDEL NGAN
By Rachaell Davis · Updated October 26, 2020

The Obama family’s love for soul music has been consistent part of their time in White House over the last 8 years. Among the many Hip Hop & R&B artists who made repeated appearances alongside our nation’s beloved First Family is none other than 2017 Essence Festival favorite Mary J. Blige.
Today, the undisputed queen of Hip Hop Soul is celebrating her 45th birthday and with the country still reeling from President Obama’s emotional farewell speech, we can’t think of a better way to honor Mary than with a look back some of her most memorable moments with the Obama family.

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9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run
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9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run
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9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run
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9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run
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9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run
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9 Times Mary J. Blige Brought Black Girl Magic To The Obama’s Historic White House Run
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