#maryjblige

[arinzeture]

[theculther]

BLACK HAIR-STORY: Embracing the power and beauty of Black women's hair this Black History Month, with Lil Kim , Mary J Blige , Nivea & JT of the City Girls. [ Eras from 1995-2023 ] #NotTheBAYANG !

For centuries, our hair has been an undeniable symbol of resilience, creativity, and self-expression. From ancient times to modern-day, it's been our crown, our canvas, our statement.

Yet, the journey to celebrate our natural hair hasn't always been easy. Despite the rich history of using wigs, weaves, and elaborate hairstyles as editorial expressions, and beauty tactics for everyday life we still face backlash for embracing our true selves.

JT, of the City Girls was the most recent topic of discussion just last year for her experimental “ MOWALOLA X BEATS BY DRE “ headphones y2k inspired campaign look. Social media warriors called her names and insulted her existence for telling a story with the look she was in…

People have always hated black women’s hair. Let's reclaim our narrative, honor our roots, and celebrate every strand as a testament to our strength and beauty. — [ x ]

[aaliyahunleashed]

OCTOBER 4TH - 5TH 1995 | URBAN AID 4 LIFE LAUNCHES:

When Eric Lynn Wright, known professionally as Eazy-E, passed away after being diagnosed with AIDS March of 1995, the butch/he-man world of hip-hop dismissed AIDS as an only “gay disease” and rap moguls started to consider raising money for AIDS research and education. An event called the Urban Aid 4 Lifebeat was started and filled the Madison Square Garden arena Thursday night (10/5/95) for five (5) hours of hip-hop and rhythm-and-blues.

Leading rappers from New York and New Jersey – the Wu-Tang Clan, Naughty by Nature, Run-D.M.C., the Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack, Junior M.A.F.I.A., Fat Joe da Gangsta, Salt-n-Pepa – alongside male and female crooners including Jodeci, Mary J. Blige and Brandy.

Alongside the Notorious B.I.G. were Craig Mack (performing a major summer hit, “Flava in Ya Ear”), Junior M.A.F.I.A. and female crooners including Faith, Aaliyah and the three-woman group Total, who sang, “Can’t you see what you do to me?”

📸 The computer screen is edited to reflect my IG profile page. :)

[noofvcks]

Mary J Blige for Dark and Lovely, 2000

[bsides-n-rarities-n-dope-music]

Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim  —  I Can Love You

Share My World  |  ‘97

[killiked]

Please this was fun to make

Selena: Makes weird face

Aaliyah: "Y'all she's doing it again."

Mary: *rubs head*

Lil kim: *Laughs*

*Lisa and mariah are crackling behind the screen but are off camera*

Tupac: "is she okay?"

Brandy: *Just stares.*

[cartermagazine]

Today In History Mary J. Blige, the QUEEN OF HIP HOP and R&B is born on this date January 11, 1971. Iconic Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer and philanthropist, Mary is a figure of inspiration, transformation and empowerment making her one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (plus a staggering 32 nominations), two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, and a SAG nomination, among many other accolades, Blige has cemented herself as a global superstar. In the ensuing years, the singer/songwriter has attracted an intensely loyal fan base—responsible for propelling worldwide sales of more than 50 million albums. BET honored Mary J. Blige with the Lifetime Achievement Award. “Loving you is wonderful Something like a miracle Rest assured I feel the same way you do… Meeting you isn’t hard, with you I can let down my guard. Stay secure that’s all I’m asking from you (Stay secure) I wish I had words to tell (I wish) This feeling that I know so well… But I don’t, I don't… All that I can say Do do, do do, do do, doo…” CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #cartermagazine #historyandhiphop365 #carter #staywoke #maryjblige #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #history #blacktwitter https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRj1wfrdba/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[myahlovesariana]

Some of my favorite preformances of the singers and rapper I've reviewed or reacted to on my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@positionsofamusicdarlin?si=hABTnfl0Xnw7h3A7

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