Mary J. Blige to announce shock retirement from music?

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Blige created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Blige fans. Speculation had been rife that the American singer best known for hit songs like Be Without You or Family Affair, will announce her retirement from music, at age 55, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouMary J.

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouMary J. was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouMary J..”
— @DesireePlum, 10 Jan 2026
“I thought Mary J. Blige retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 10 Jan 2026

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