Mary J. Blige On Her Bounce Back Following ‘Messy’ Divorce

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*Mary J. Blige gave an in-depth interview with New York Magazine, of which she graces the cover, and revealed that she is now handling her financial business, which is something her ex Kendu Isaacs use to oversee.

“I’m just being straight-up honest,” she told the publication. “I never wanted to do all this stuff, but after what I’ve been through and the mess that I’m in…”

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@therealmaryjblige is up for an Academy Award for the portrayal of someone so different from the other character she’s spent 25 years creating and, in a way, hiding inside: the bling-armored, blonde-wigged, Grammy-laden “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” “I learned that I’m a really powerful woman. I mean, other than just being Mary J. Blige, the superstar, I learned that I’m powerful because I don’t have to say much to be heard.” Tap the link in bio for the full profile on our cover star. ?: @reneandradka Design director: @tomalberty Photography director: @jodyquon Senior photo editor: @roxtrot

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After separating from Isaacs, Blige discovered that she owed millions to the IRS. A judge also ordered her to pay him $30,000 a month in spousal support.

“You have to pay those taxes,” Blige warns. “It’s good to see what you have and what you don’t have – and why are we paying this person $5,000 a week?”

The Grammy-winning singer recently garnered an Oscar nomination for her role in “Mudbound” as well as another mention for Original Song for “Mighty River.”

Blige was filming the Dee Rees-directed drama while she was separating from Isaacs and their marital woes helped her channel the emotions needed for the production.

“I hate pain, but I know how to deal with it,” she said. “To do the assignment God has sent me to do, I have to live certain things. And unfortunately, I’m constantly living it. You understand what I’m saying? It’s like trying to talk to a prison class, but you’ve never been to prison.”

New York Magazine’s 2018 Spring Fashion Issue featuring Mary J. Blige is on newsstands now. Check out a few images from the issue below.

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